Chattanooga-Based Fillauer Acquired By Hanger

  • Thursday, February 22, 2024

Hanger, Inc., a provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services and solutions, on Thursday announced the completion of its previously announced transaction to acquire Fillauer, a global leader in O&P manufacturing and innovation.

“Adding Fillauer’s strong U.S.-based fabrication and manufacturing capability, coupled with their European operation, represents an exciting step in our journey to build an unmatched O&P ecosystem and to become the most valued O&P organization in the world,” said Pete Stoy, Hanger chief executive officer. “We are thrilled to welcome the team into the Hanger family.”

Fillauer will be part of Hanger’s Products & Services business segment, and will maintain its brand, leadership, and team, led by Michael Fillauer.

“For more than a century, Fillauer has been the global leader in O&P innovation,” said Mr. Fillauer. “Our priority is designing and fabricating quality products that will provide optimal, life-changing outcomes, and our unwavering dedication to the entirety of the O&P field will only grow stronger as we continue providing the same level of excellence on which we built our reputation. We’re looking forward to now combining our industry-leading manufacturing, research and development with Hanger’s outcomes-based research and clinical data to benefit the entire profession.”

Business
Chattamatters Launches Nonpartisan Voter Guide To Inform Citizens Ahead Of Aug. 1 Elections
  • 7/25/2024

Chattamatters, an online guide to civic life and community in Hamilton County created by The Enterprise Center, has launched a nonpartisan Voter Guide to increase voter awareness and turnout ... more

Dalton’s Unemployment Rate Rises As Seasonal And Student Workers Enter The Summer Job Market
  • 7/25/2024

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson said Thursday that Dalton recorded an unemployment rate of 4.7 percent in June, up seven-tenths of a percent over-the-month. A year ago, the rate was ... more

June Unemployment Rates Rise In Georgia Regional Commissions As Seasonal And Student Workers Enter The Summer Job Market
  • 7/25/2024

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced today that all of Georgia’s Regional Commissions reported a rise in June unemployment rates. “Georgia is where opportunities abound, and ... more