Beacon MedTech Solutions hires James Porter to lead business development

Leominster, MA – Beacon MedTech Solutions, formerly Built-Rite, Reliance & LSR Engineering announced the hiring of James Porter as Vice President of Sales & Business Development. In this position, Porter will join Beacon MedTech’s leadership team to set short- and long-term strategies for growth while supporting new customers with solutions that leverage the company’s contract manufacturing, tool transfer and assembly capabilities.
With more than 20 years of manufacturing experience, Porter brings diverse experience in senior-level sales, product management, business development, quality and customer support roles with Asahi Intecc, Danaher, Hocoma, JPSA Laser, Blueshift Technologies, and Cameca Instruments. He most recently served as the Director of Business Development for WestFall Technik.

“I am extremely excited to join a rapidly growing company and work alongside the talented Beacon MedTech team to support new and existing customers in launching new programs, managing tool transfers and performing value-added services,” stated Porter. “Beacon MedTech’s ability to combine competencies and institutional knowledge with the advanced manufacturing technologies and agility customers are looking for is critical to accelerating success in the fast-changing Bio-Pharma, Life Sciences and Medical markets.”

Porter will also be joining the Beacon Manufacturing Group Leadership Team, playing a key role in holistically advancing the organization. “With a blend of experience in product management, sales and business development, James is an excellent addition to the Beacon MedTech Solutions team,” said Bob May, CEO of Beacon Manufacturing Group. “With hands-on experience across critical functional areas of the business, he not only understands the needs of the customer, but what it takes to design and deliver custom engineered solutions across industries and applications.”