OrthoLite® Expands European Market Presence

OrthoLite’s increased commitment to Europe continues the company’s unique global vertical integration strategy and investment in its owned and managed facilities, exercising almost total control over its supply chain and production.

As of 2021, OrthoLite has in fact quadrupled its footwear production capacity in the European Union through its plant in Almansa, Spain. The OEU plant offers increased production capacity, as well as craftsmanship and specialisation in leather solutions (Almansa is known as the Spanish footwear capital, with over 400 years of history).

There has also been a strong investment in the Almansa team, which has been able to capitalise on local talent and technical expertise in leather processing, while taking advantage of the plant’s proximity to other European countries that also specialise in leather processing.

OrthoLite Europe is also particularly important for the speed at which products are marketed, allowing delivery anywhere in Europe within two to four days.

The OEU factory primarily serves ‘Made in EU production’ for fashion, luxury, apparel, work, outdoor, trail, hiking, casual comfort and athletic footwear brands with high-quality leather and other technical insoles.

“Our commitment to invest in our global manufacturing footprint brings agility and reliability for OrthoLite’s brand partners and our T1 factory partners,” said Richard Bevan, VP of Global Operations for OrthoLite. “Our factory in Spain is a crucial European hub for our EU-based partners. Our production demand continues to grow and  we continue to build excellence in capacity, customer service, advancing technologies, and unmatched responsiveness as a strategic supply partner.”

OrthoLite brand partners can therefore expect the highest levels of service and quality, supported by the company’s continued commitment to investing in European production. A range of new technologies will support brand customisation and enhance production capacity in the EU to meet the growing demand for footwear with more technical designs and higher quality materials.