History

From a distributor to a leading supplier of orthopedic goods in Russia

The story of Maltri Ltd began on November 11, 1993. During the first years of its operation, the company established regional sales channels and established itself as a distributor of orthopedic products. And, from my own experience I was convinced: for successful promotion, it is necessary to enlist the support of doctors and pay special attention to consumer demand. That was when we came up with an idea: creating our own production of express-orthosis in Russia - this would allow us to control technological processes and promptly make changes to the design of products in accordance with the customer requirements.

«It’s important for us not only to make a popular product, we strive to ensure that our products become part of the processes for the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries as well as pathologies of the musculoskeletal system».

V. Malyi
General Director of Maltri Ltd

In-house production: first steps and success

As a result, the ORTO trademark entered the Russian market. The first line of ORTO products included orthosis for spine: bandages, corsets and collar splints. To ensure quality control at all stages, the company needed to create its own full-cycle production. The first step in this direction was the independent production of knitting ribbons and fabrics, which were used in all products of the corset-banding group.

In parallel with the development of production in St. Petersburg, the company found reliable partners in Europe (Germany, Spain, Italy) and Southeast Asia. They were ready to take on the production of orthopedic goods, considering the high requirements for materials, the possibility of refinement and operational changes into the design. Collaboration with Maltri's key partners began between 2001 and 2006 and continues to this day.

The production approach with medical justification and high functionality of products of the ORTO trademark makes solid performance possible. By 2003, Maltri reaches the status of one of the leaders in the express-orthosis market in Russia and becomes a group of companies that includes:

• Maltri trading company - an exclusive supplier of goods manufactured under the trademarks ORTO and ORTO PROFESSIONAL in Russia with a developed network of regional distribution partners;
  
• ORTO production company - knitting and sewing production that meets the needs of the regional market;
• retail chain of orthopedic stores Terrapevtika.

Product-line extension and own scientific and methodological base

A significant step in the company development was the creation of our own scientific and methodological base. In 2005 in St. Petersburg not only the main divisions, production facilities and a warehouse were located, but the Ortho scientific and methodical multidisciplinary medical center (NMMMC) was founded.

Own research and development allowed Maltri Company Group to produce several products that have no rival products of express-orthosis. The company annually participates in thematic conferences and collaborates with leading specialized institutions of St. Petersburg. Based on many years of experience and research, our researchers regularly issue guidelines for doctors on the appointment of TM ORTO products.

In September 2012, the first professional line of ORTO PROFESSIONAL express orthosis was launched. It had been developed considering the current requirements of the market.

The ORTO and ORTO PROFESSIONAL novel solutions consider the biomechanical and anatomical features of various types of figures, using modern technologies and materials.

Products manufactured under the ORTO and ORTO Professional trademarks can be purchased in stores located all over Russia.

ORTO - a new quality of life

The New Quality of Life slogan is part of the ORTO brand image. It reflects both the recognition of consumers and medical specialists, and the availability of the necessary certificates and registrations in ORTO products. In 2004 and 2007, the ORTO brand was awarded the Certificate of High Consumer Quality Assessment and the Sign “Verified. Consumers Union of Russia”. In 2009, ORTO orthopedic products received the diploma and badge “Best in Russia”, and in 2010 ORTO corset products won the “Made in St. Petersburg” quality contest.

A lot is yet to come!

We carry on with the research, keep score of new technologies and materials, follow the trends in global orthoses and strive to set trends in the Russian market. At the same time, we are working on new products: they are developed according to the principles that Maltri has been faithful for over 25 years - taking into account consumer demand research and the needs of medical specialists, with constant quality control, working closely with doctors and leading specialized agencies in St. Petersburg.