Business Details
42 Years
experience
Medical Manufacturing Experts Since 1984
Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Katecho is a globally recognized contract manufacturer specializing in medical and cosmetic products. As an ISO 13485-certified company, we provide comprehensive services spanning product design, process development, hydrogel production, printing, manufacturing, and logistics. Our capabilities range from small-batch hand assembly to fully automated fabrication, ensuring quality and timely delivery for every project. With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and designers, we deliver value-driven solutions from concept to final packaging. Our expertise extends to hydrogel formulation, including standard, modified, and custom hydrogels, tailored for medical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.We serve as an extension of our clients' businesses, offering logistics solutions that streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Our commitment to innovation drives us to develop advanced manufacturing processes and incorporate specialized additives like pharmaceuticals, antibacterial agents, and moisturizers. Recognized by regulatory bodies such as the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and the Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, we uphold rigorous quality standards. By combining technical excellence with a passion for building innovation, we transform ideas into market-ready products. Our dedication to client success is reflected in every step of our work, ensuring reliable partnerships and measurable outcomes.
Services
Product Design
Process Design
Hydrogel Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Printing
Logistics
Medical Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- ISO 13485 certified for medical device manufacturing
- 40+ years of contract manufacturing expertise
- Comprehensive services from design to logistics
- State-of-the-art facilities for precision production
- Custom hydrogel solutions for diverse applications
Associations and certifications
- ISO 13485
- Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
- Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Services
Product Design
Our product design team creates innovative solutions through prototyping and testing. We collaborate closely with clients to develop functional, market-ready designs. Our process ensures technical precision and alignment with end-user needs.
Hydrogel Manufacturing
We produce standard, modified, and custom hydrogels for medical, cosmetic, and industrial applications. Our methods include UV and thermo-reactive curing to meet diverse formulation requirements. Solutions range from raw materials to fully assembled products.
Medical Manufacturing
Comprehensive medical manufacturing includes engineering, converting, and assembly services. We handle projects from single components to mass production. Our ISO 13485-certified processes ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Surmasis, our pharmaceutical division, specializes in bringing drug delivery systems to life. Services include formulation development and production of transdermal patches and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Logistics
Our logistics solutions optimize supply chain efficiency for medical and cosmetic products. Services include inventory management, order fulfillment, and global distribution to support client operations.
Questions
What industries does Katecho serve?
We primarily serve medical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors with specialized manufacturing solutions.
Are you ISO 13485 certified?
Yes, we maintain ISO 13485 certification for medical device manufacturing quality standards.
Can you handle custom hydrogel formulations?
We develop custom hydrogels with additives like pharmaceuticals, antibacterial agents, and moisturizers.
What are your core manufacturing capabilities?
We offer product design, process engineering, printing, hydrogel production, and logistics services.
How do you ensure product quality?
Our quality assurance includes ISO certification, rigorous testing, and compliance with global regulatory bodies.
Reviews (2)
Heather Williams
Jan 27, 2020
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Horrible place to work for. If you get injured due to their own faults don't expect them to pay your medical bills. Get yourself a lawyer and fight back. They make all kinds of money and treat employees like worthless objects.
Ted Phillips
Aug 10, 2017
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I am a supplier to this company. They make life saving equipment for the healthcare and military markets and others needing custom made products. Thank goodness for companies like these that invest in their business and provide the technology we all need to live healthier happier lives.