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9 & 10 News: Morgue Authority In Big Rapids Looks To Begin Search For Forensic Pathologists

August 25, 2020April 23, 2018

The West Michigan Forensic Pathology Services Authority in Big Rapids is preparing to begin their search for a forensic pathologist to avoid sending bodies somewhere else for work they could do here in Northern Michigan. “All counties I think, or at least anyone I’ve talked to is seeing an increase in the number of deaths that they’ve had and autopsies are going up,” Paul Bullock, Mecosta County Controller Administrator. As the number of death investigations increase the need for a …

News 4 Jax: Overcrowded Morgue’s New Cooler Arrives

August 25, 2020April 10, 2018

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new cooler to hold more bodies at the Northeast Florida regional morgue in Jacksonville arrived Tuesday morning. The manufacturer, MOPEC, delivered the parts of the cooler, which is so big it has to be assembled piece by piece. “We are ecstatic for having the cooler here,” said Tim Crutchfield, the director of operations at the regional Medical Examiner’s Office. “What it will do is almost double our capacity so we can better serve our population.” The Medical Examiner’s Office said …

Lab Design News: Hydraulic Lifts

August 25, 2020December 13, 2017

Mopec‘s cadaver lift series that feature more versatility in design and performance. Created with the consumer in mind, each lift has an adjustable top with a simple structure, achieving a standard in efficiency. An enhanced mechanical system offers advanced technological features that surpass all lifts in its industry. With a single scissor frame, the series offers a more durable structure that provides a safe and balanced load. This innovative design features a removable side handle that can be placed …

ThomasNet: Cadaver Lift Series Come With Single Scissor Frame

August 25, 2020November 23, 2017

Press Release Summary: Cadaver Lift Series are equipped with a removable side handle and stainless steel accents. Units come with powder coat finishing and feature dual seal maintenance free battery. These 5-tiered products are integrated with adjustable top which is compatible with trays and racks. Lifts can elevate over 750 lbs using hydraulic system and come with key activation option. Cadaver is incorporated with scale system which offers solid measurement using four load cells, summing board and weight indicator. For …

Daily Tribune: Oak Park-Based Mopec Names New Ceo

August 25, 2020August 16, 2016

Jay R. Troger was named CEO at Mopec, a pathology and mortuary equipment manufacturer in Oak Park, according to a statement by the company. Troger has more than 20 years of leadership experience. He was previously CEO of Nextronex, Inc., a manufacturer of utility scale solar inverters. His resume includes serving as president and CEO of Hackney & Sons, Inc.; president of USFlow Corporation and Falcon Waterfree Technologies; president and COO of Greenwood Fuels and CEO, president and director of …

Oakland Press: Oak Park – Based Mopec Names New CEO

August 25, 2020August 16, 2016

dBusiness: Mopec Names New CEO

August 25, 2020August 16, 2016

Jay R. Troger has been named CEO of Mopec, an Oak Park-based pathology and mortuary equipment manufacturer. In his new role, Troger will be responsible for general management, expanding the company’s products, building market shares, and strategic plans. For more information, please visit: dBusiness

Crain’s Detroit Business: Oak Park-Based Mopec Names New CEO

August 25, 2020August 15, 2016

Oak Park-based Mopec has named Jay Troger as CEO. Troger succeeds Jane VanDusen, who “left to pursue other business opportunities,” according to spokeswoman Catherine Ticer. Mopec designs and manufactures customized equipment for the pathology, anatomy, mortuary and animal science industries. Troger, 60, most recently served as CEO of Ohio-based Nextronex Inc., a manufacturer of utility-scale solar inverters. For more information, please visit: Crain’s Detroit Business

ThomasNet: Mopec Introduces Fully Submersible Oscillating Autopsy Saw

August 25, 2020August 4, 2016

Press Release Summary: Weighing less than 3 lb, Mopec Autopsy Saw 5000 is packaged with 4 non-corrosive, chrome-plated steel blades in 64 mm and 76 mm circular and 51 mm and 64 mm segmented. Placement of motor in head and handle of unit provides balanced weight, minimizing operator fatigue. Oscillating at 13,200 cycles/min, saw features 40 Vdc hand operation, overload prevention, and one button start/stop switch. Unit is hermetically sealed and waterproof for full immersion cleaning and decontamination. For more …

Oakland Press: Oak Park Company Customizes Exam Tables For Detroit Zoo

August 25, 2020June 22, 2016

With a price tag of $30 million, Detroit Zoo’s new Polk Penguin Conservation Center is the largest penguin facility in the world. Featuring a 326,000-gallon, 25-foot-deep aquatic area with two acrylic underwater tunnels and a 38-foot-long underwater viewing window — visitors can watch penguins as they dive, swim and navigate through the technological marvel that is now home to 82 birds. When the zoo expressed their need for penguin examination tables, Oak Park-based Mopec stepped in and worked with habitat designers …