Entaco’s roots stretch back to around 1740 in Redditch, a region world-renowned for needle-making. In the 1930s, two industry leaders—Milward and Hall—merged to form Amalgamated Needles and Fishhooks Limited. By 1932, this gave rise to the English Needle and Fishing Tackle Company—ENTACO
Evolution into Medical Manufacturing
By the 1980s, Entaco had expanded into diagnostic sterile product assembly, operating in cleanroom environments. In the 1990s, the company entered the medical device sector, establishing a control room built to EN ISO 14644 standards for allergy lancet production. In 2000, Entaco further advanced its capabilities with the construction of an ISO-class cleanroom dedicated to Class IIB and Class III medical devices. The company continues to maintain ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 compliance, serving customers across Europe and the United States.
Modern Expansion & Innovation
A pivotal leadership milestone occurred in May 2024, when long-time executive Steve Brown led a management buyout backed by Traditum Private Equity, securing over £1 million in investment. Brown was appointed Group CEO, joined by Matthew Chaloner as CFO. This redevelopment is driving innovation across Entaco’s three divisions—John James Needles, Entaco Medical Devices, and Redditch Medical.
Today
Entaco Medical specialises in subcontract cleanroom services for the medical device and life science sectors. Our expertise includes cleanroom assembly, sterile barrier packaging, labelling, and irradiation management, all delivered under ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 compliance. By combining technical precision with rigorous quality standards, we help customers bring safe and effective products to market faster.
Operating internationally, with established routes into the EU and US markets, we support leading medical device manufacturers with flexible, scalable solutions. Whether providing full end-to-end cleanroom manufacturing or targeted packaging and sterilisation services, Entaco Medical is a trusted partner in ensuring regulatory compliance, supply chain efficiency, and patient safety
