What Acor Orthopaedic does

Acor Orthopaedic, LLC is a Cleveland, Ohio-based, family-owned (Greg Alaimo, CP and Jeffrey Alaimo, CPO) manufacturer, converter, and distributor founded in 1972, operating two integrated product lines. The Materials line covers foam interface materials — EVA (P-Cell, Microcel Puff), polyurethane (Echocel family including Endure, High Rebound, Impact, Slow Rebound, Pulse), polyethylene (Plastazote), neoprene (NeoSponge with Bamboolite variant), microfibers (EcoTex engineered leather, Fabrifit breathable), cork blends (MultiCork), and textile top covers — offered in sheets, rolls, strips, millable blocks, and laminated configurations, plus conversion services (lamination, die-cutting, slitting, skiving, PSA application). The Custom AFO line, sold under the AXIS brand, comprises gauntlets (Premium, Standard, Active, Extended Height, Articulating, Chopart Toe Filler, Short Trimline), the Assist Balance Brace, Richie Brace (custom and OTC), the C.R.O.W. Boot, and plastic AFOs (Solid Ankle, Articulating, Floor Reaction), with 12-14 day standard turnaround and integration to TechMed3D 3D scanning.

The company serves pedorthists, orthotists, prosthetists, podiatrists, healthcare providers, and shoe repair professionals through a hybrid direct phone-sales (800-237-2267) and authorized-wholesale-distributor model. Major US distributors include SPS, Hanger Clinic, Cascade, Pel Supply, and Empire Medical, with international partners across Canada (OrtoPed), Europe (Frecoma), Australia/New Zealand (Mason Grogan, Footcom), South Africa (Ortholam), and Puerto Rico/Central America (Omega Prosthetic). Pricing is quote-based with professional/wholesale tiers, volume pricing via the 2024 Never Out of Stock program, and no minimum orders on many SKUs.

Acor operates as a privately held LLC with no institutional funding, between 51-100 employees, and a product portfolio anchored by 50+ SADMERC-reviewed orthotics (more than any other pedorthic manufacturer) and a 100+ page catalog. Revenue is undisclosed; the strategic posture is incremental modernization of an established specialty manufacturing and distribution franchise rather than aggressive scaling.

Name

Acor Orthopaedic

Legal name

Acor Orthopedic, LLC

Website

https://acor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Acor Orthopaedic is a Cleveland-based, family-owned manufacturer and distributor founded in 1972 that produces foam interface materials (EVA, polyurethane, neoprene, microfibers) and custom ankle-foot orthotics under the AXIS brand, serving pedorthists, orthotists, and healthcare providers globally through direct sales and wholesale distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthotic Devices and Materials

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing (326130)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

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), Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI), Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG), Foot Care & Orthotics OTC (Corn/Callus Care, Insoles, Athlete’s Foot Treatments) (CRADAMAL)

Keywords

• Orthotic foam materials
• Custom ankle foot orthotics
• Pedorthic supplies
• Orthopedic manufacturing
• AFO fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Foam Material Sales: Manufacturing, conversion and distribution of EVA, polyethylene, polyurethane, neoprene, microfibers and textiles. Products sold in various forms including sheets, rolls, strips and die-cut shapes.
2. Custom AFO Products: Custom ankle-foot orthotics including AXIS AFO Gauntlets, Balance Braces, Richie Brace, CROW Boots, and Plastic AFOs. Made-to-order custom devices.
3. Lamination and Conversion Services: Custom lamination services combining foam materials, sheet-to-sheet, sheet-to-roll, and roll-to-roll offerings. Die cutting, slitting, skiving and PSA application of foam products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Acor Orthopaedic manufactures, converts, and distributes foam interface materials (EVA, polyurethane, polyethylene, neoprene, microfiber, cork blends, textiles) under proprietary brands including P-Cell, Microcel Puff, Echocel, EcoTex, Fabrifit, and Bamboolite, offered in sheets, rolls, strips, blocks, and laminations. The company also fabricates made-to-order custom ankle-foot orthotics (AFOs) under the AXIS brand, including gauntlets, balance braces, Richie Brace variants, C.R.O.W. boots, and plastic AFOs, serving pedorthic and orthotic practitioners.

Product overview

Acor Orthopaedic is a manufacturer, converter, and distributor of foam interface materials and custom ankle foot orthotics (AFOs). The company operates two core product lines: Materials (including EVA, polyurethane, polyethylene, neoprene, microfibers, corks, and textile products) and Custom AFOs under the AXIS brand. Materials include branded products like P-Cell, Microcel Puff, Echocel, EcoTex, Fabrifit, and Bamboolite, offered in various formats (sheets, rolls, strips, blocks) and conversion services (lamination, die cutting, slitting). The AXIS AFO line includes multiple gauntlet styles (Premium, Standard, Active, Extended Height, Articulating, Chopart Toe Filler, Short Trimline), the Assist Balance Brace, Richie Brace (custom and OTC variants), C.R.O.W. Boot, and plastic AFOs (Basic Solid Ankle, Articulating, Floor Reaction). The company also offers accessories including CarboFlex carbon foot plates, metatarsal pads, and impression foam for casting. The portfolio is designed for pedorthic and orthotic practitioners serving diabetic, orthopedic, and rehabilitative care markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Axis: Custom ankle foot orthotics (AFOs) product line including gauntlets, balance braces, Richie Braces, CROW Boots, and plastic AFOs.
• Echocel
• Bamboolite
• EcoTex
• Fabrifit
• P-Cell
• Microcel Puff

Products and services

• P-Cell EVA Foam Acor's softest and lightest weight EVA material at 20 Shore A hardness, used for foot orthotic top covers, general cushioning, prosthetic liners, and sound dampening. Available in multiple colors including Pink, Blue, Silver, and Black.
• Microcel Puff EVA Foam Acor's best-selling cushioning EVA available in multiple durometers (35, 45, 55 Shore A) for foot orthotic top covers, base layers, reinforcing layers, and general cushioning. Available in 18 colors including solid colors, swirls, and color mixes.
• Echocel Polyurethane Family Family of urethanes including Professional, Performance (High Rebound, Impact Protection, Slow Rebound), Pulse, and Endure variants. Offers high-performance cushioning for foot orthotics and orthotic devices with various resilience and impact absorption properties.
• EcoTex Engineered Leather Revolutionary microfiber that looks and feels like real leather with eco-friendly, anti-bacterial, highly durable properties. Available in eight colors and two finishes (leather grain and smooth). Used for orthotic top covers and footwear.
• Fabrifit Breathable Microfibers Innovative, durable microfiber top cover that is 50% lighter than leather, hypoallergenic, and fully moisture regulating. Fabrifit Ceramic features special channels for moisture wicking. Available in 50+ colors.
• Bamboolite Acor NeoSponge with an improved ultra-durable bamboo fabric top cover. Natural antibacterial and anti-microbial material with outstanding cushioning, tough on impact and shear, with breathable properties.
• Plastazote Polyethylene Foam Closed-cell cross-linked polyethylene foam available in LD45, LD70, and HD110 densities. Lightweight and abrasion resistant, used for top covers in foot orthotics and AFO interface. Available in multiple colors.
• NeoSponge Neoprene Material Synthetic rubber material designed to flex with great durability and resistance to breakdown by water. Form fitting and resilient, available with nylon, Bamboolite, or XS antimicrobial silver fabric covering options.
• MultiCork Acor's own EVA substrate and cork blend at 55 Shore A durometer. Semi-rigid, durable, and thermo-formable for base layers in foot orthotics, arch fill, postings, and heel lifts.
• Millable EVA Blocks Millable EVA in durometers ranging from 40 to 65 Shore A, designed for subtractive manufacturing in foot orthotics. EVA blockers reduce large sheet size to fit milling system requirements.
• Laminations Service Custom lamination services combining foam, microfiber, and textile layers. Offers sheet-to-sheet, sheet-to-roll, and roll-to-roll lamination in flat, sloped, or stepped configurations.
• QuikStrip Pre-cut Strips Popular Acor materials available in easy-to-use 5"x15" strips packed by case. Saves time cutting usable sizes from oversized sheets and uses up to 95% less storage space. Available for P-Cell, Microcel Puff, and laminations.
• AXIS AFO Gauntlets Custom ankle-foot orthotic gauntlet product line including Premium, Standard, Active, Extended Height, Articulating, Chopart Toe Filler, and Short Trimline variants. Indicated for talocalcaneal varus/valgus, tibialis tendonitis, chronic Achilles tendonitis, post fractures, Charcot Foot, drop foot, and other ankle/foot conditions. 12-14 day turnaround.
• AXIS Assist Balance Brace Custom made AFO designed to reduce falls in elderly and those with poor balance. Features easy-to-reach hook and loop closures, lightweight polypropylene shell, and P-Cell or fabric liner. 12-14 business day turnaround.
• Richie Brace (Custom and OTC) Custom and prefabricated (OTC) ankle-foot orthosis with contoured balanced orthotic footplate and adjustable semi-rigid lower leg uprights. Treats adult acquired flatfoot, lateral ankle instability, DJD of ankle, peroneal tendinopathy, and dropfoot. Custom variants offer 14-day turnaround; OTC variants provide four sizes with adjustable Velcro strap closures for economical on-the-spot treatment.
• AXIS C.R.O.W. Boot Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker combining ankle/foot orthosis and custom boot. Features bi-valve construction, 20 Durometer Volara lining, removable tri-laminate insert (P-Cell plus Medical Grade PORON plus Volara), rocker sole with crinkle tread. L4631 code.
• AXIS Plastic AFOs Plastic AFO product line including Basic Solid Ankle, Articulating with Tamarack hinges, and Floor Reaction variants. Indicated for PTTD, subtalar instability, severe pronation, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Achilles tendonitis, adult acquired flatfoot, osteoarthritis, and post-polio paralysis.
• Soling Materials (DuraSOLE and Puff SBR) DuraSOLE 1mm black fabric shoe outsole repair material at 90 Shore A and Puff SBR medium/firm density EVA/rubber blend available in 30/35 and 50/55 Shore A durometers with diamond grip pattern option. Used for shoe repair, resoling, build-ups, and orthotic soling.
• Orthotic Accessories (CarboFlex Foot Plates, Metatarsal Pads, Impression Foam) CarboFlex carbon fiber foot plates available in Contour, Flat, and Morton's Extension variants in multiple sizes and thicknesses; urethane and foam rubber metatarsal pads in small, medium, and large sizes with optional PSA adhesive backing; and impression foam for creating semi-weight bearing casts of patient feet.
• 3D Size Me App Mobile application for Apple iPad that works with Structure 3D Scanner to capture foot shape and transform it into digital data for producing Ankle Foot Orthotics. Part of TechMed3D integrated scanning solution.
• 3D Top Covers System Three-dimensional performance top covers for foot orthotics providing moisture control with Fabrifit Ceramic, shock absorption with Echocel urethanes, and desired responsiveness. Ideal for 3D printed, milled, or ready-to-wear foot orthotics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 SADMERC-reviewed orthotics available
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• TechMed3DcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for 3D scanning technology integration. The Structure 3D Scanner paired with Apple iPad and 3D Size Me app simplifies the orthotic ordering process, replacing messy casting with digital data capture for Ankle Foot Orthotics.
• Towards EmploymentminorOthersCleveland-based workforce development organization. Tim Wenzel, VP Operations & Administration, has joined Towards Employment's Employer Advisory Board. Partnership focused on community employment initiatives.
• SPScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor US wholesale distributor of Acor orthotic products
• Hanger CliniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor US wholesale distributor of Acor orthotic products
• CascadecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS wholesale distributor of Acor orthotic products
• OrtoPed (Canada)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian wholesale distributor of Acor orthotic products
• Frecoma (Europe)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean wholesale distributor of Acor orthotic products

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Comfort: Specialty manufacturer of diabetic footwear, custom orthotics, and related compression products. Direct comparable to Acor's Drew Shoes comfort/orthopedic line, diabetic shoe offerings, and custom orthotic fabrication for the same end-prescriber base.
• Surestep: US manufacturer specializing in pediatric and adult AFOs, custom orthoses, and orthotic fabrication supplies. Direct comparable to Acor's AXIS AFO line, particularly in pediatric and custom bracing, and shares the same pedorthic/O&P practitioner channel.
• Allard USA: US orthotic manufacturer of AFOs, AFOs with Tamarack joints, and custom bracing. Direct comparable to Acor's AFO Gauntlet and Richie Brace product lines, with overlapping patient indications (drop foot, PTTD, Charcot).
• Spenco: Foot care product manufacturer specializing in orthotic insoles, diabetic foot care, and comfort footwear. Comparable to Acor's Foot Care & Orthotics OTC positioning and shares the same end-user of pedorthists, podiatrists, and consumer foot care.
• Cascade Orthopedic Supply: US wholesale distributor of orthopedic and podiatric materials, AFOs, and fabrication supplies. Direct channel comparable to Acor — competes head-to-head in the O&P materials distribution market and also offers its own fabrication product lines.
• Apex Foot Health: Manufacturer of foot orthotics, heel pain products, and OTC orthopedic insoles. Direct peer in the orthotic top-cover/insert market, competing with Acor's Microcel Puff and Fabrifit product lines in the practitioner and consumer channels.

Broad incumbents

• Enovis (DJO Global): Diversified orthopedic device company (DonJoy, Aircast, Chattanooga) with a strong position in braces, supports, and rehabilitation products. Comparable to Acor in the AFO/orthotic bracing category, though it operates at much broader scale across multiple orthopedic segments.
• Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics and orthotics with a broad portfolio of braces, AFOs, and orthotic materials. Highly comparable as a multi-product orthotic manufacturer serving O&P practitioners worldwide, though at a much larger scale and with deeper R&D resources than Acor.
• Hanger Clinic: Largest US O&P patient care provider, also a wholesale distributor of orthotic materials and devices. Comparable to Acor both as a downstream distributor channel and as a fabricator of custom AFOs and braces, though vertically integrated into clinical care.
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces, supports, stockings, and orthotic insoles. Comparable to Acor's AFO and orthotic materials business, with a comparable blend of branded finished devices and proprietary material/insert technologies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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