Benik

What Benik does

Benik Corporation is a family-owned manufacturer of custom neoprene orthotics and medical/athletic supports, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Silverdale, Washington. The company designs and produces made-to-order neoprene products for adult and pediatric patients across wrist/hand, knee, elbow, ankle, shoulder, lumbar, and trunk categories, as well as specialized pediatric devices (G-Tube protective belts, ostomy belts, ventilator tube straps, dynamic trunk orthosis vests) and athletic protection gear for professional baseball (sliding mitts, elbow guards). The portfolio is organized into clearly delineated series (W-100 through W-700 for wrist/hand, K-100 through K-500 for knee, E-100 through E-600 for elbow) plus a pediatric line, with custom sizing, color customization (17 colors), and material variants (standard, ventilated, super stretch, Velcro-sensitive).

The company's core proprietary technology is US Patent No. 7597671, a patented method of combining custom-moldable thermoplastic with neoprene materials to form supportive, reformable splints. Thermoplastic components can be heated (microwave, hydrocollator, or iron) and molded to patient anatomy, then reheated and reformed as treatment progresses — a capability that has been clinically validated in a peer-reviewed Canadian Medical Association Journal study showing pediatric thermoplastic wrist supports are as effective as casts for certain arm fractures while delivering higher patient/parent satisfaction. Differentiation rests on made-to-order manufacturing, collaborative design with physical and occupational therapists, and a portfolio of accessory modules (volar pan extensions, supinator straps, finger tubes, removable stays).

Benik's business model is sales-led and exclusively B2B/B2B2C: the company sells only through licensed medical professionals (PTs, OTs, physicians), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) suppliers, and pharmacies, and explicitly does not sell direct to consumers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with rush fabrication fees for sub-five-business-day orders and custom pattern fees for non-standard sizing. Insurance reimbursement is supported through HCPCS L-Code mapping (e.g., L3982 and L3984 fracture orthoses) but Benik does not bill payers directly — claims are routed through DME suppliers and pharmacies. Distribution is primarily US-domiciled with established Canada shipping (FedEx/UPS, 1–4 day delivery) and broader international shipping via USPS/FedEx, though products lack CE marking, materially limiting European market access. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales and custom product development services — no subscription, licensing, or recurring revenue streams are evident.

Name

Benik

Legal name

Benik Corporation

Website

https://benik.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Benik Corporation, founded in 1983 and based in Silverdale, Washington, is a family-owned US manufacturer of custom neoprene orthotics and athletic supports sold exclusively through licensed medical professionals, physical and occupational therapists, and DME suppliers for adult, pediatric, and professional baseball applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992), Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Sports & Outdoor Accessories Manufacturing (Performance Gloves/Headwear) (IMAOAFAI), Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)

Keywords

• Custom neoprene orthotics
• Medical orthopedic supports
• Athletic protective equipment
• Pediatric rehabilitation devices
• Thermoplastic wrist splints

Headquarters

HQ city

Silverdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Neoprene Medical Orthotics: Benik manufactures custom-fitted neoprene orthotics including wrist supports, hand splints, knee supports, elbow supports, ankle supports, trunk supports, and specialized pediatric products. All products are made to order, allowing for custom sizing, colors, and options. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales rather than recurring subscriptions.
2. Stock Product Sales: Standard stock-size products available for immediate ordering. Stock sizing is displayed as reference but custom measurements are recommended for optimal fit.
3. Custom Product Development Services: Benik works jointly with medical professionals to develop custom products for individual patient needs. Medical professionals can purchase neoprene materials and tapes to experiment with product designs, with Benik providing manufacturing and distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Benik designs and manufactures custom-made neoprene orthotic supports for adults and children covering wrist, hand, knee, elbow, ankle, shoulder, lumbar, thigh/groin, and trunk body regions. Products use the company's patented thermoplastic-neoprene bonding to deliver heat-moldable, custom-fitted splints and supports sold exclusively through physical and occupational therapists and other medical professionals. Athletic products include baseball sliding mitts and protective gear supplied via the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society.

Product overview

Benik Corporation is a family-owned manufacturer of custom neoprene orthotics and medical/athletic supports established in 1983. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio of products organized into adult and pediatric lines across multiple body regions (wrist, hand, knee, elbow, ankle, shoulder, lumbar, thigh/groin, and trunk). Core product series include the W-100/200/300/400/500/700 wrist and hand support series, K-100/200/300/400/500 knee support series, and E-100/200/400/500/600 elbow support series. The company is known for its patented method of combining custom-moldable thermoplastic with neoprene materials. Products are sold to medical professionals and include custom sizing options, color customization (17 colors available), and various material options (standard, Velcro-sensitive, ventilated, super stretch). Benik does not sell directly to end consumers and instead works through medical professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• W-100 Series Pull-On Wrist Supports Pull-on wrist cuffs and sleeves providing warmth, compression, and support for adult patients.
• W-200 Series Wrist Wraps Wrist wraps providing warmth, support, and compression, with options for thumb and forearm support.
• W-300 Series Rigid Wrist Orthoses Rigid wrist orthoses with dorsal and volar aluminum stays for immobilization, including thermoplastic options for custom molding.
• W-400 Series Neoprene Gloves Neoprene gloves providing hand and wrist support with compression and warmth.
• W-500 Series Thumb Straps and Slings Thumb straps and slings including neoprene and leather options for thumb support.
• W-700 Series Tunnel Splints Dynamic, low-profile radial nerve and CVA/TBI splints providing digit and thumb MP extension for functional hand positioning.
• K-100 Series Pull-On Knee Sleeves Pull-on knee sleeves providing compression, warmth, and protection with options for patella support and buttressing.
• K-200 Series Knee Sleeves with Spiral Stays Knee sleeves with spiral stays for medial and lateral support to prevent drifting and bunching.
• K-300 Series Hinged Knee Braces Hinged knee braces with dual-pivot malleable aluminum hinges for medial and lateral stabilization.
• K-400 Series Athletic Knee Pads Athletic knee pads with anterior padding for protection during sports and industrial activities.
• K-500 Series Patella Tendon Straps Patella tendon straps providing pain relief from patella tendonitis and related conditions.
• E-Series Elbow Supports (E-100, E-200, E-400, E-500, E-600, E-505) Elbow straps, sleeves, padded wraps, bent-elbow designs, and static and hinged immobilization orthoses for tennis/golfer's elbow, joint deceleration, and static positioning.
• A-100 Ankle Sleeve Slip-on ankle sleeve providing compression, support, stability, and comfort with four-way stretch neoprene.
• A-200 Thermoplastic Ankle Sleeve Ankle support with medial and lateral thermoplastic stays that custom mold to the ankle for personalized support.
• S-101 Shoulder Sleeves Shoulder sleeves providing warmth and support for painful shoulders affected by tendonitis, bursitis, and strains, with an adjustable strap variant for rotation control.
• B-Series Lumbar Supports (B-100, B-103) Lumbar supports with adjustable Velcro closure and elastic band providing back support, warmth, and adjustable compression.
• T-Series Thigh Sleeves, Groin Strap, Neoprene Shorts, and TWB Toe Warmer Thigh sleeves, groin strap, neoprene shorts for hydrotherapy/exercise, and a slip-on toe warmer for ice therapy treatments.
• Baseball Sliding Mitts (W-106B, W-107B, W-117B, W-127B, W-137B) Baseball sliding mitts with protective plastic panels and malleable aluminum stays for baserunning protection.
• Pediatric Wrist and Hand Splints (BD-88, RG-87, W-200, W-300, W-220) Glove-style hand splints, wrist supports, thumb abduction and opposition sleeves, and radial dysplasia (club hand) splints designed for smaller pediatric anatomies.
• Pediatric Knee Supports (K-100, K-305V, K-400V, K-600) Pediatric knee sleeves, hinged wraps, and extension wraps offering varied support levels for children.
• NSB/NSBVW Pediatric Neoprene Shorts Pediatric neoprene shorts offering lower trunk compression and support with optional rotator straps.
• V-100/V-200 Dynamic Trunk Orthosis Vest Dynamic body vest providing upper trunk support and proprioceptive input with options for zipper closure and G-Tube accommodations.
• JA-10G G-Tube Protective Belt Gastrostomy feeding tube protective belt providing coverage, care, and protection of G-Tube buttons with convenient access, developed in collaboration with occupational therapists.
• Ostomy Belt System Ostomy belt system offering support, protection, and concealment of pouch, wafer, and stoma with interchangeable components.
• Ventilator Tube Strap Neoprene strap securing ventilator tubing to the wearer's body for comfort and safety during transfers, developed with Seattle Children's Hospital occupational and physical therapists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Splints as effective as casts for certain types of arm fractures, with higher patient/parent satisfaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Benik is proud to support PBATS by sponsoring the group's Media Guide since 2021. The company continues its long history of working with professional baseball and athletic trainers through athletic products and custom product collaborations to keep players in the game.
• Boost Therapeutic InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenik supplies components for Boost Therapeutic Innovations' GiggleFit Therapeutic Play Gym, an innovative hospital-to-home therapy tool for children with severe mobility impairments. Benik is proud to support this collaboration.
• Seattle Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ventilator Tube Strap was created in collaboration with the occupational and physical therapists of Seattle Children's Hospital. The strap secures ventilator tubing to the wearer's body, increasing comfort and safety during transfers and mobility.
• Josh Adler, OTR/LminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe JA-10G G-Tube Protective Belt was created in collaboration with occupational therapist Josh Adler of Norfolk, Virginia. The belt provides comfortable coverage and protection for gastrostomy feeding tubes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Össur: Global leader in prosthetics and orthopedic braces including upper- and lower-extremity orthoses, representing a much larger incumbent competing across many of Benik's categories.
• DJO Global (DonJoy): Large diversified orthopedic and recovery-products company with a broad brace and soft-goods portfolio that competes with Benik at the high-volume end of the orthotics market.

Direct peers

• Breg Inc. Specialty orthopedic bracing company producing knee, ankle, wrist, and shoulder orthoses for orthopedic clinics and DME distributors with similar clinician-channel go-to-market.
• Hely & Weber: U.S. manufacturer of custom and stock orthopedic braces and supports serving medical professionals, with a closely overlapping product mix to Benik's neoprene-based orthopedic offerings.
• DeRoyal Industries: U.S. manufacturer of orthopedic soft goods, braces, and custom-fabricated supports for hospitals and DME providers, addressing the same prescription-orthotic market as Benik.
• Swede-O / Core Products: Manufacturer of neoprene supports, braces, and hot/cold therapy products distributed through medical professionals and sporting goods retailers, comparable to Benik's neoprene-based supports.
• Mueller Sports Medicine: Long-standing maker of athletic braces, supports, and tapings sold through trainers and sports-medicine channels, overlapping directly with Benik's baseball sliding mitts and athletic support category.
• Cropper Medical (Bio Skin): Specialty maker of neoprene and compression orthopedic braces for sports medicine and rehabilitation, with overlapping product materials and clinical positioning to Benik.

Regional players

• THUASNE: French-headquartered orthopedic textile and bracing specialist whose neoprene-based supports overlap with Benik's range, though primarily serving European markets where Benik does not hold CE marking.

Emerging players

• North Coast Medical: U.S. distributor and manufacturer of rehabilitation and orthopedic soft goods, including custom hand and wrist supports, serving the same occupational and physical therapy channels as Benik.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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