What Orthomotion does

Orthomotion Medical Ltd is a UK-based, privately held third- and fourth-party logistics (3PL/4PL) provider specializing in orthopaedic implants, medical devices, and life science products. The company operates from a single temperature- and humidity-monitored warehouse in Preston, Lancashire, positioned on the M6 corridor with next-day UK delivery capability via a dedicated medical courier. Its core service is bespoke modular logistics - lot-traceable warehousing with FEFO procedures, multi-client ERP tenants, consignment stock management, order processing, transportation, and full loan set management including decontamination tracking and replenishment. In its 4PL role, Orthomotion also invoices under its own name and handles credit control, enabling clients to outsource the entire UK logistics operation.

Commercially, the company generates revenue across three streams: managed services fees for 3PL/4PL contracts, hardware margins from exclusive UK distribution of medical devices (notably the Anjon Bremer Halo cervical spine stabilization system and Jamshidi bone marrow needles), and professional services for management consultancy covering UK distribution strategy, export sales, training, and regulatory assistance (FDA 510(k), CE mark, MHRA). Customer segments are orthopaedic implant OEMs, medical device manufacturers seeking UK entry, NHS trusts and private hospital groups, and US companies using Orthomotion as a UK/European market-entry gateway post-Brexit. Customer concentration is implied to be high given the 1-10 employee headcount and bespoke contract model, with named enterprise clients including DePuy Synthes, Medtronic, Smith & Nephew, Paradigm Spine, NHS Supply Chain, and major UK private hospital groups (BMI, Spire, Nuffield, HCA, Cleveland Clinic).

The business is anchored by ISO 13485 and ISO 14001 certifications and by approved supplier status on three NHS procurement frameworks (Supply Chain TOS3, All Wales, National Service Scotland). Leadership is concentrated in CEO Tony Fennell, who brings 38+ years of orthopaedic and medical device industry experience, prior UK Government advisory work on medical technology exports, and a track record of US market entry for spinal technology. The company has operated for over 25 years without disclosed external funding or acquisition activity.

Name

Orthomotion

Legal name

Orthomotion Medical Ltd

Website

https://orthomotion.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orthomotion Medical Ltd is a UK-based 3PL/4PL logistics provider serving orthopaedic and medical device manufacturers from a Preston warehouse, offering lot-traceable warehousing, loan set management, NHS framework access, and exclusive UK distribution of the Bremer Halo system and Jamshidi needles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Logistics

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic Joint Reconstruction Implants (Hip/Knee/Shoulder/Elbow/Ankle) (HLAHAEAA), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE)

Keywords

• Medical device logistics
• Orthopaedic distribution
• Third-party logistics
• Medical warehousing
• Medical device distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3PL Logistics Services: Third-party logistics services including warehousing, stock management, order processing, pick-pack-dispatch, and transportation. Revenue generated through service fees based on volume and complexity of services required.
2. 4PL Services: Fourth-party logistics services including invoicing under Orthomotion name, credit control, and full supply chain management. Provides clients with complete outsourced logistics operations.
3. Consignment Stock Management: Stock held on consignment basis on behalf of clients. Stock remains client's property while held at Orthomotion warehouse. Revenue from logistics and storage services on consigned inventory.
4. Product Distribution: Exclusive UK distribution of medical device products including Bremer Halo cervical spine stabilization system and Jamshidi needles. Revenue generated through product sales margins.
5. Management Consultancy: Consultancy services including UK distribution strategy, export sales assistance, marketing support, training programs, and FDA/CE regulatory assistance. Billed as professional services to medical device companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Orthomotion provides third and fourth party logistics (3PL/4PL) services for orthopaedic implants, medical devices, and life science products, including temperature- and humidity-controlled warehousing, lot-traceable stock management under FEFO, consignment stock, loan set management, order processing, and nationwide next-day medical courier delivery. The company also distributes the Bremer® Halo cervical spine stabilization system and Jamshidi bone marrow needles under exclusive UK agreements, and offers regulatory and distribution consultancy covering FDA 510(k), CE marking, and MHRA registration.

Product overview

Orthomotion Medical Ltd operates as a UK-based medical device third and fourth party logistics (3PL & 4PL) provider offering a portfolio of logistics services and medical device products. The core offering includes warehousing, logistics, and distribution services for orthopaedic and medical devices, complemented by an exclusive UK distribution of the Bremer® Halo System for cervical spine stabilization and Jamshidi Needles for bone marrow procedures. The company provides modular, bespoke logistics contracts tailored to client needs, along with consultancy services spanning UK distribution, export sales, marketing, training, and regulatory assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bremer Halo System: Cervical spine stabilisation system with over 30+ years clinical heritage. CE marked product providing traction and immobilisation for neck trauma patients. Includes adult and paediatric ranges with molded crowns, rings, skull pins, and light vests. MRI safe for 1.5T and 3.0T scanners.
• Jamshidi Needles

Products and services

• Bremer® Halo
• Jamshidi Needles T-Handle sterile bone marrow needles featuring an ergonomic 2-piece handle for increased control and tactile feedback, triple crown outer cannula with sharp cutting edges, and trocar distal tip. Available in 11 gauge (3mm diameter), 6 inches (150mm) length, with other sizes available upon request.
• 3PL & 4PL Logistics Solutions Third and fourth party logistics services for orthopaedic and medical devices including warehousing with full lot traceability, order processing, loan set services, transportation with next-day UK delivery, and consignment stock management. Includes 4PL capabilities such as invoicing under the Orthomotion name and credit control.
• Consultancy Services Management consultancy covering UK distribution strategy, export sales assistance, marketing support, training programs, product development, and regulatory assistance including FDA 510(k) clearance and CE marking support for medical device companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Eliminates onerous costs of establishing own entity with lengthy leases and difficult exit terms
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Medline Industries: Medline is one of the largest privately held medical supply manufacturers and distributors. Expanding in Europe and offers 3PL-adjacent distribution services competing with niche providers like Orthomotion.
• UPS Healthcare (Marken): UPS Healthcare, including the Marken clinical logistics brand, offers medical device and cold-chain distribution globally. Competes with Orthomotion on UK warehousing and international distribution for orthopaedic OEMs.
• McKesson Medical-Surgical: McKesson is a leading distributor of medical supplies and devices globally. Provides logistics services that compete for orthopaedic and medtech 3PL contracts in markets Orthomotion serves.
• Owens & Minor: Owens & Minor owns Movianto and is a major medical/surgical distribution and 3PL player globally. Its European medical device logistics arm directly competes with Orthomotion for OEM contracts.
• Cardinal Health Medical Products & Distribution: Cardinal Health operates one of the largest medical product distribution networks in the world. While primarily US-focused, it competes indirectly for UK and European medical device distribution contracts.
• DHL Supply Chain Life Sciences & Healthcare: DHL Supply Chain provides temperature-controlled warehousing and medical device distribution across the UK and Europe. Operates at far larger scale than Orthomotion but competes for the same OEM outsourcing decisions.
• B. Braun Medical: B. Braun is a global medical device manufacturer with established UK distribution and orthopaedic/surgical lines. Overlaps with Orthomotion as both a customer prospect and a competitor in distribution of spinal and orthopaedic products.
• FedEx Healthcare Solutions: FedEx Healthcare Solutions provides dedicated medical device warehousing, transportation, and logistics services. A broader incumbent competing in the same UK and European medical device 3PL market as Orthomotion.

Regional players

• Hartmann Group: Hartmann Group is a European medical and wound care products company with significant UK and European distribution infrastructure. Competes with Orthomotion for medical device warehousing and distribution contracts across Europe.

Direct peers

• Movianto: Movianto is a pan-European medical device 3PL/4PL specialist offering warehousing, distribution, and value-added services for orthopaedics, medtech, and pharma. Direct competitor to Orthomotion in the medical device outsourcing space, with broader European reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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