The Bremer Group Company

What The Bremer Group Company does

The Bremer Group Company is a privately held medical device manufacturer founded in 1994 by Ross L. Bremer, a certified prosthetist orthotist with over 40 years of clinical experience, and headquartered at 433 Margaret St., Jacksonville, FL. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes spinal orthoses — primarily the VertAlign® Spinal Support System, a patented thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) and lumbosacral orthosis (LSO) built from recyclable, low-density linear hexene copolymer shells with cold-flow properties that personalize fit at body temperature. VertAlign® is protected under U.S. Patent No. 5,718,670 and features gender-specific anterior and posterior shells in over 550 size/use combinations, a point-of-care shrink-wrapped dispenser system, 1.5 Tesla MRI compatibility, and removable washable liners. Product variants include the BreezeWay® (non-surgical, ±24° lordosis) and EaseWay® (post-surgical, ±20° lordosis) posterior shells, plus a ComfAlign® spinal support line and custom-fit braces for non-standard anatomies.

The company sells directly to O&P (orthotist and prosthetist) practices, physician practices, acute care hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities in the United States, with no disclosed international operations. Distribution is facilitated through an in-house sales rep network, a toll-free customer service line (800.428.2304), and email-based ordering, with the explicit positioning that providers need no initial inventory investment to dispense VertAlign® products. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company provides reimbursement support, verified payment histories, and coding assistance but does not itself bill third-party payers. Marketing relies on professional medical association links, AOPA's L Code Search and O&P Product Finder directories, instructional and fitting videos, and practitioner-facing content rather than paid digital channels.

The Bremer Group Company is founder-controlled with 1–10 employees, no disclosed institutional investors, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no funding rounds on record. There is no mobile app, API, or third-party software integration disclosed, and the operating footprint is a single domestic headquarters. The business model is consistent with a niche, high-touch medical hardware specialist monetizing a single patented product family through a fragmented base of independent healthcare providers.

Name

The Bremer Group Company

Legal name

The Bremer Group Company

Website

https://bremergroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Bremer Group Company is a Jacksonville, FL-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs and sells the patented VertAlign® Spinal Support System and related back braces to O&P practices, physicians, hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities in the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spinal Orthotic Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Spinal orthosis products
• Back brace manufacturing
• Medical orthotic devices
• Rigid plastic braces
• Custom spinal supports

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Back Brace Products: The Bremer Group Company generates revenue through the sale of back brace products including the VertAlign® Spinal Support System (TLSO and LSO components), custom back braces, and accessories (straps, screws, rivets, foam liners, etc.). Products are sold directly to O&P practices, physician practices, acute care hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities. The company emphasizes no initial inventory investment required to dispense their products, suggesting a consignment or flexible ordering model.
2. Reimbursement Support Services: The company provides reimbursement support services including verified payment histories and assistance with insurance/Medicare coding. While providers bill for the service, brace, and follow-up appointments directly, The Bremer Group offers billing information resources to support the sales process.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Bremer Group Company manufactures and distributes the patented VertAlign® Spinal Support System, a rigid plastic thoracolumbosacral (TLSO) and lumbosacral (LSO) back brace featuring gender-specific components with 550+ size and use combinations. The company sells directly to orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) practices, physician practices, acute care hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities, providing application training, printed patient instructions, and reimbursement support services including verified payment histories.

Product overview

The Bremer Group Company offers a unified portfolio of spinal orthosis products centered on the VertAlign® Spinal Support System—a patented line of rigid, molded plastic TLSO/LSO back braces. The system includes gender-specific (male/female) anterior and posterior shell components that can be combined in over 550 configurations. Two primary back shell variants serve different clinical needs: the BreezeWay (non-surgical, ±24° lordosis) and EaseWay (post-surgical, ±20° lordosis). The portfolio also encompasses custom back braces for non-standard anatomies, hip spica configurations, and the related ComfAlign® Spinal Support line. All products feature recyclable low-density linear hexene copolymer materials with hook-and-loop closure systems and are MRI compatible.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VertAlign®: Patented lightweight, rigid plastic orthosis (TLSO/LSO) for spinal immobilization. The VertAlign® back brace is designed to meet spinal immobilization needs for both surgical and non-surgical treatment.
• EaseWay®
• BreezeWay®

Products and services

• VertAlign® Spinal Support System Patented thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) and lumbosacral orthosis (LSO) back brace system consisting of rigid, molded plastic front and back shells with hook-and-loop closure straps, offering over 550 size and use combinations in gender-specific configurations. Sold to O&P practices, physician practices, acute care hospitals, and rehabilitation facilities.
• VertAlign® BreezeWay® Back Shell Non-surgical posterior shell component of the VertAlign® system designed for patients not requiring post-operative immobilization, with ±24 degrees of lordosis built in. Available in male and female configurations.
• VertAlign® EaseWay® Back Shell Post-surgical posterior shell component of the VertAlign® system designed for patients recovering from spinal surgery, with ±20 degrees of lordosis built in. Available in male and female configurations.
• Custom Back Braces Custom-fit back braces recommended for patients with non-standard anatomy or significant degrees of thoracic deformity, ordered through a custom order form process.
• VertAlign® TLSO (Thoracolumbosacral Orthosis) Rigid plastic orthosis extending from shoulder blades to above buttocks, holding the thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions of the spine for immobilization and support.
• VertAlign® LSO (Lumbosacral Orthosis) Rigid plastic orthosis focusing on lumbar and sacral spine support and immobilization for patients requiring lower spine stabilization.
• VertAlign® with Hip Spica TLSO component configured with hip spica extension for additional lower body immobilization requirements, available in male and female configurations.
• ComfAlign® Spinal Support Spinal support product line offered alongside VertAlign® for patient care, featuring removable, washable liners for improved durability, comfort, and patient compliance during recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-95% of patients can be fit without modification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• North American Spine SocietyminorOthersProfessional medical association providing education and resources for spine care professionals. The Bremer Group links to their website as a resource for practitioners.
• American Board of Spine SurgeryminorOthersProfessional certification body for spine surgery. The Bremer Group links to their website as a resource for practitioners.
• American College of Spine SurgeryminorOthersProfessional organization for spine surgeons. The Bremer Group links to their website as a resource for practitioners.
• AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral NervesminorOthersProfessional neurosurgical association. The Bremer Group links to their website as a resource for practitioners.
• American Academy of Orthotists & ProsthetistsminorOthersProfessional membership organization for orthotists and prosthetists. The Bremer Group links to their website as a resource for practitioners.
• American Orthotic & Prosthetic AssociationminorOthersNational association representing orthotic and prosthetic businesses and patients. The Bremer Group links to their website as a resource and uses their L Code Search and O&P Product Finder tools.
• American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsminorOthersProfessional medical association for orthopedic surgeons. The Bremer Group links to their website as a resource for practitioners.
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons / Congress of Neurological SurgeonsminorOthersProfessional organization for neurological surgeons. The Bremer Group links to their website as a resource for practitioners.
• L Code Search (AOPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationAOPA member resource that helps match L Codes with products in the Orthotic and Prosthetic industry. The Bremer Group provides this tool to help customers identify proper billing codes for VertAlign® products.
• O&P Product FindercoreTechnology or IntegrationDatabase dedicated to O&P patient care facilities, practitioners, manufacturers and distributors. The Bremer Group is listed in this database to help customers find their products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Breg, Inc. Designs, manufactures, and distributes orthopedic bracing including spinal orthoses sold through O&P and hospital channels. Direct competitor in spinal bracing with broader portfolio across knee, shoulder, and other orthopedic supports.
• Allard USA: Manufactures orthotic devices and supports for O&P and rehabilitation professionals, including spinal and postural orthoses. Direct peer focused on custom-fit and modular orthotic solutions.
• Bird & Cronin: Manufactures orthopedic braces, supports, and immobilizers distributed through medical supply channels to hospitals, clinics, and O&P practices. Direct competitor in spinal and other orthopedic bracing.
• Aspen Medical Products: Specializes in spinal bracing including TLSO and LSO products sold to O&P practices, hospitals, and physician offices. Closest direct competitor to Bremer's VertAlign® system given its focus on rigid, modular spinal orthoses.
• Trulife: Manufactures orthopedic braces and supports including spinal orthoses for O&P, hospital, and rehabilitation customers. Direct peer in the spinal bracing category with comparable B2B healthcare provider GTM motion.
• DeRoyal Industries: Manufactures a broad range of orthopedic soft goods and rigid braces, including spinal orthoses, sold to hospitals and DME channels. Overlaps with Bremer's spinal bracing offering while operating at significantly larger scale.
• Boston Orthotics & Prosthetics: Provides custom and prefabricated orthotic devices including spinal orthoses for pediatric and adult patients through O&P clinics. Direct peer serving the same provider and patient populations with comparable bracing solutions.

Broad incumbents

• DJO Global (Enovis): Large orthopedic device company offering a wide range of bracing products including spinal orthoses, sold through hospitals, O&P, and DME channels. Significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio than Bremer.
• Hanger, Inc. Largest U.S. provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services, dispensing a wide range of spinal bracing including custom and off-the-shelf orthoses. Operates competing dispensing channel to Bremer's provider customers.
• Össur: Global orthopedic device leader with broad bracing and prosthetics portfolio including spinal orthoses. Much larger scale and global reach than Bremer; competes in the same O&P and hospital channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bremer-group-co

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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