Founded in 1972 as a Cleveland patient-care facility, Acor Orthopedic now manufactures, converts and distributes foam interface materials while making custom ankle-foot orthotics under its AXIS line. The company combines pedorthic expertise with engineers, artisan craftsmen and manufacturing specialists, and its AXIS AFO devices are made in the USA for customers worldwide.
Anatomical Concepts, IncFounded in 1990 by certified orthotic practitioner William W. DeToro, Anatomical Concepts, Inc. is a Poland, Ohio manufacturer of prefabricated and custom-made orthotic medical devices. The company says it is the original concept developer and only manufacturer of the PRAFO® orthosis, and has supplied orthoses internationally since 1995. Its products are developed for medical professionals and rehabilitation settings, with custom fabrication and in-house manufacturing capabilities.POLAND, OH
Earthwalk OrthoticsSince 1995, Earthwalk Orthotics has operated as a prescription orthotic laboratory, digitally fabricating custom orthotics and AFOs exclusively for physicians and clinicians across the United States. Its ABC-accredited centralized facility combines direct-milled production with experienced technicians, personalized consultation from a Licensed Pedorthist, and typical shipment within 10–12 business days. Earthwalk also provides hands-on orthotic manufacturing rotations for Kent State podiatric medicine students and supports the Gary Sinise Foundation’s work with military families.MASSILLON, OH
MatPLUSFounded in 2004, MatPLUS is a veteran-owned Northeast Ohio manufacturer and distributor of foam sheet materials, with fabrication and conversion services for orthotic and medical applications. Its 60,000-square-foot facility combines a large material inventory with in-house machining and CAD capabilities, turning unwieldy stock into made-to-order formats and ready-to-wear insoles for customers across North America.PAINESVILLE, OH
Marshall KloeneFounded in 1892 by German blacksmith Alexander G. Kloene to forge braces for Civil War veterans and children, Marshall Kloene now creates custom orthotics, pedorthics and prosthetics in Ohio. The practice still emphasizes hands-on fabrication at its own facility while pairing that tradition with current materials and technology, and it works with physicians, therapists and families across its Maumee and Bryan locations.MAUMEE, OH