Cretex Medical, a provider of contract medical device manufacturing and engineering services, began a deal to acquire Atemisa Precision in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Atemisa offers machining services to the medical and industrial sectors in Costa Rica. Cretex said the transaction is anticipated to close before the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions.

The company reaffirmed its mission to make it easier to get customers’ products to patients with this acquisition. By integrating Atemisa’s precision machining with its newly constructed facility in Cartago, Costa Rica, Cretex can strengthen its local, vertically integrated capabilities—including machining, molding, laser processing, and assembly.

Both companies will keep operating independently until the transaction is completed. The company said further details will be given upon closing.

“The planned acquisition of Atemisa is a strategic investment that strengthens Cretex’s global presence and underscores our long-term commitment to Costa Rica,” said Jeff Wollerman, president and CEO of Cretex Companies. “Atemisa’s reputation for excellence, deep local experience, and strong customer partnerships align perfectly with Cretex’s culture of continuous improvement and customer focus. Together, we’re expanding our capabilities and scale to better support our customers’ growth and success for years to come.”

Cretex is headquartered in Elk River, Minn. and employs more than 2,300 people at its facilities in the U.S. and Costa Rica.