ABOUT FLA ORTHOPEDICS, INC. Unique Products Orthopaedic by Design® With nearly 30 years of experience, FLA is able to offer one of the most complete and innovative product lines available. An extensive patent portfolio continues to distinguish FLA's innovative products from the competition. FLA uses premium materials such as microdenier fabrics, latex free elastics, technologically advanced laminates, and compression/thermo-formed composites. Modern materials combined with proven orthopedic designs result in the ultimate form and comfort... "Fashioned for Form and Function."® Brand Name Power FLA Orthopedics has introduced several unique lines over the last several years to upgrade its product offering and create brand identity and recognition. FLA Orthopedics now has over 45 registered trademarks with increasing brand name power. (Visit our brand websites.)   FLA's Patent Portfolio The Right Packaging and Programs Home Medical Dealers FLA offers different packaging depending on the intended customer type. Whether your business is retail storefront, healthcare distribution or export, FLA has a program and packaging that is ideal for your market. High-impact retail packaging and merchandising solutions are ONLY available to FLA's authorized home medical equipment dealers and retail independent pharmacies. Healthcare Distributors Healthcare professionals and distributors in specialty care markets such as orthopedic surgeons, occupational health, podiatry, physical therapists, and Veteran Affairs hospitals enjoy FLA's professional packaging with healthcare bar coding, reorder provider peel-off labels, and convenient six-pack cases on many items. International Distributors International distributors benefit from FLA's tri-lingual packaging in the Silver Label™ line. With English, Spanish and French, this line is ideal for distribution in the Americas. Products are packaged with complete tri-lingual care and use instructions. Export products are labeled with convenient healthcare and UPC bar coding for ease of distribution.   Eric Barreto, Operations Manager at Bayshore Medical, an Authorized FLA Home Medical Retail Dealer. FLA's North Carolina facility. Quality Manufacturing FLA products are manufactured with quality materials in FLA plants in Florida and North Carolina. Some basic items are contracted out to other US manufacturers and mills. FLA continues to upgrade its manufacturing assets with automated sewing equipment, thermoforming and compression forming presses/molds, and computerized machinery for intricate knitting processes. Quality Materials & Designs The ideal materials and designs are chosen specifically for each product manufactured - each product must meet stringent specifications. FLA's manufacturing strives to eliminate product defects and has maintained a defect rate of less than 1 per 10,000 units for several years. FLA's quality tracking program is second to none. Superior Service Record A sophisticated manufacturing scheduling program and state-of-the-art efficient processes ensure excellent service. FLA customers enjoy on-time and complete delivery of all orders from stock.   Main Manufacturing Plant, Miramar, FL. FLA's Warehouse and Distribution Center in Miramar, FL Customer-Oriented Service Customers should get what they want, when they want it, and in the condition they expect. With dedication to customer satisfaction, FLA's Customer Service Team is available to assist with ordering and product questions. You'll find our personnel helpful, pleasant, and prompt--the best in the business. Professional Sales Support FLA's Professional Sales Representatives understand the different product market channels and can assist with choosing the appropriate products to modernize and simplify your orthopedic offering. Our sales coverage continues to grow as new territories are added. FLA's Customer Service Team, Corporate Headquarters, Miramar, FL. Information Source Many FLA products are packaged with informative guides that give complete product details, such as indications, features and benefits, how to size and apply, and care instructions. These guides act as valuable educational tools with medical anatomy charts, definitions and illustrations of common orthopaedic conditions, and the recommended products used to treat or prevent such conditions. This same information is also available online on our brand-specific websites. (Visit our other sites.) FLA has developed a vast Internet marketing campaign to promote brand awareness and ensure customers have access to detailed product information and resources online. FLA understands education and product knowledge are essential to consumer satisfaction. Lead Generation and Referral Network FLA aggressively promotes its brands through both print and Internet media. FLA reaches a vast number of potential customers through its growing network of brand-specific websites and its "Driving the Business" advertising campaign targeted to several specific medical professionals. FLA maintains a Referral Network of both HME Dealers and Healthcare Distributors in which prospective customers can readily access for their geographic regions. Marketing Support Materials Depending on your business, FLA offers different marketing tools to help promote your business. Tools such as display planograms, physician mailers and script pads are available to FLA Authorized HME Dealers. For its customers, FLA maintains a large database of copyright protected graphics and product images available in digital formats for high-resolution catalog production or for web-ready applications. Copyright © 2000 - 2005 FLA Orthopedics, Inc. Visit some of our other sites.