Celebrating New Beginnings: Able Medical Devices' New Facility at Heartwood
A landmark moment for Able Medical Devices and the Upper Peninsula
Ables' new, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Marquette is officially complete and has received its certificate of occupancy. This new facility represents more than a building - it is a symbol of Ables' growth, ambition, and commitment to advancing the future of medical device manufacturing.Equipped with cutting-edge technology and built with people at its heart, it is designed to spark innovation, precision, and collaboration. The facility sets the highest standard for medical device design and manufacturing. Set in a serene and inspiring location, the facility was built with both excellence and employee well-being in mind.
This new chapter welcomes expanded capabilities, job growth, and deeper roots in our community. It's a powerful reflection of what's possible in the Upper Peninsulaand we couldn't be prouder.This milestone is not just about a structure; it's about the people who brought it to life. It reflects the dedication of many our Able and Longyear team members, partners, contractors, and community supporters. Your hard work, vision, and belief in our mission made this achievement possible. Thank you.
The site before the build...
We'd like to extend a special thank you to our JML Forestry team for their excellent work managing the clearing operations of the Able job site in Heartwood. From marking and overseeing independent contractors to ensuring the project was completed efficiently, safely, and on schedule, your attention to detail and commitment made it possible for the new facility build to move forward seamlessly into the next phase.
A New Chapter: Heartwood
The new Able Medical Devices facility marks the beginning of Heartwood- a technology and innovation park, designed by Longyear to attract and grow forward-thinking businesses in Marquette.
The name "Heartwood" celebrates the local nickname for the area and honors JM Longyear's legacy in the forest products industry.
just as heartwood is the strong, resilient core of a tree, the park aims to serve as a foundation for companies that draw strength from the region's talent, natural beauty, and spirit of collaboration.
Located minutes from downtown and surrounded by trails and forests, Heartwood offers a unique blend of innovation and inspiration. JM Longyear envisions a community where companies like Able Medical Devices thrive through shared ideas and a strong connection to the environment.
About Mary Beecher Longyear (1857-1931)
Mary Beecher Longyear, born in Milwaukee, moved to Marquette in her eariy twenties, where she taught high school and met her future husband, John Longyear. Together they raised seven children while she balanced family life with philanthropy, supporting education, the arts, and charitable causes. After their eldest son's death, the family relocated to Brookline, Massachusetts, though they continued to summer at Ives Lake. Deeply influenced by Christian Science, Mary became instrumental in preserving its early history through her collecting and documentation efforts. In 1926 she founded the Longyear Foundation, now the Longyear Museum, and is remembered as a devoted mother, philanthropist, and preserver of religious history.
About Mary Beecher Longyear (1857-1931)
Mary Beecher Longyear, born in Milwaukee, moved to Marquette in her eariy twenties, where she taught high school and met her future husband, John Longyear. Together they raised seven children while she balanced family life with philanthropy, supporting education, the arts, and charitable causes.
After their eldest son's death, the family relocated to Brookline, Massachusetts, though they continued to summer at Ives Lake. Deeply influenced by Christian Science, Mary became instrumental in preserving its early history through her collecting and documentation efforts.
In 1926 she founded the Longyear Foundation, now the Longyear Museum, and is remembered as a devoted mother, philanthropist, and preserver of religious history.
