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Med Associates Inc. is the leading manufacturer, software developer, and supplier of products for behavioral psychology, pharmacology, neuroscience, and related research and teaching areas. Established in 1971 as a small research and development company, Med Associates Inc. now employs over 100 people and manufactures over 400 products. Our locations include the main manufacturing and R&D facility located in Georgia (St. Albans) Vermont, the Med Associates Science Center (operated by Catamount Research & Development) in St. Albans Vermont, and representation by several dealers and distributors throughout the world.
The Zurn family |
Med Associates Inc. is owned by the Karl R. Zurn family of St. Albans, Vermont. The company was founded by Karl Zurn who serves as Chairman of the Board. Karl has Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University. Karl and his wife Jane have three daughters, all of whom are involved in the family businesses.
Bridget Zurn Garibay is President of Med Associates, and has a BSCSIS, MSCS, and MBA from the University of Vermont. Bridget married Valdemar Garibay in November 2009. Valdemar has a BSM with concentrations in Management Information Systems and Marketing Management from Purdue University. He also has an MBA with a concentration in Accounting, and is currently pursuing a MSM with a concentration in Human Resources from Indiana Wesleyan University. Valdemar works with Bridget as a Human Resources and Finance Consultant at Med Associates Inc.
Bridget and Valdemar Garibay
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J. Brooks Zurn has her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a Biomedical Engineering option and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering. She is a PhD Candidate in Electrical Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Brooks Zurn
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Mary Zurn Herrera has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont. She is married to Gerald M. Herrera and they are the parents of Maria Paloma, Isabella Maria, Juliana Marie, Nicholas Matthias, and Dominic Karl Herrera. Gerry has a PhD in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics from the University of Vermont, is the Vice President of Research and Development at Med Associates, and is President of Catamount Research & Development. In addition, he is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Pharmacology Department at the University of Vermont School of Medicine.
Mary and Gerry Herrera, with their five children.
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Click here for a story on the Zurn sisters musical endeavors.
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History
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In May of 1993, Med Associates consolidated its operations and relocated from East Fairfield, Vermont to the Georgia Regional Industrial Park in Georgia, Vermont. This facility provided 7,000 sq. ft. of new office and assembly space, plus 2,900 square feet of storage space to house the current staff and product line. This new facility allowed for growth to a staff of 40 employees and the addition of new instrumentation and software for research product lines. By 1996 however, the increasing demand for Med Associates' hardware and software mandated that we expand our facilities again. |
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In August of 1997 a 12,000 sq. ft. addition was constructed to meet growing customer needs. This addition housed the machine shop, cabinet-making shop, closed raw stock, also finished product storage, shipping and receiving, final assembly and test operations. By May of 1998, it was obvious that even more space was required to keep up with demand and in December of 1998, a 4,000 sq. ft. mezzanine was added for a total of 26,000 sq. ft. of space. |
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The Science Center Demonstration and Training Facility
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St. Albans, Vermont |
On January 1, 2001, Med Associates began the planned Research and Development facility for the 21st Century. This facility contains 8,000 sq. ft. of animal care facilities, testing labs and support facilities. Also available is 7,500 square feet of fully equipped wet chemistry and biochemistry labs. In addition, there is 7,500 sq. ft. of space developed for engineering offices and prototype areas. This new 23,000 sq. ft. facility is located on a 6.45-acre campus with room for additional expansion.
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Georgia, Vermont—October 2001 |
On October 19, 2001, the Med Associates Sales Department occupied a new 1,700 sq. ft. addition to the manufacturing and warehouse section of our Georgia, Vermont facility. This increased our total space in Georgia, Vermont to 27,500 sq. ft. |
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Georgia, Vermont—March 8, 2004 |
Med Associates received their Vermont Act 250 permit
In September of 2001, Med Associates began the permitting process to expand the Georgia, Vermont facility by 12,000 sq. ft., and to double the size of the parking area. This would allow us to expand warehousing and manufacturing spaces. Our 17-acre site in Georgia, Vermont has considerable room for future expansion. |
Georgia, Vermont—September 2004
Med Associates 15,000 sq. ft. storage and manufacturing facility.
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Georgia, Vermont—January 2005
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Manufacturing addition: 2,000 sq. ft. |
Parking lot addition |
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January 2006: Completed renovations and moved Engineering R&D to our St. Albans Science Center. |
Georgia, Vermont—October 2006 |
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Med Associates finished a 10,000 sq. ft. addition to our main manufacturing building. To find out more information, click here for our company's announcement by the founder, Karl Zurn.
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