Blatchford US earns Hanger Partner Award for Operational Performance

Blatchford US honored at Hanger LIVE 2020

On Feb. 4, Blatchford, the multi-award winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, was recognised with the 2019 Operational Performance Award at the 7th annual Hanger Partner Awards. The awards ceremony was held in Nashville, Tennessee, at Hanger LIVE, Hanger’s annual education conference.

Hanger, Inc. is a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care, as well as a distributor of O&P services and products. Each Hanger Partner Award winner is carefully selected by members of Hanger’s clinical and operational teams, and the awards recognize exceptional supplier partners for their role in manufacturing products used to deliver orthotic and prosthetic care and empower patients’ lives every day.

The Operational Performance award recognises a partner that outperformed industry benchmarks in quality, efficiency, and cost containment. Blatchford was chosen to receive the award due to their 97% on-time delivery rate, 91% purchase order fulfilment rate of a variety of products that meet Hanger Clinic’s needs.

Paul Roberts, Blatchford Group CEO commented, “We are very honoured to be recognised by Hanger for our progress as we celebrate our 130th year of Making Mobility Possible. Blatchford is committed to a customer-focused strategy in which we seek to collaborate with valued customers like Hanger. By aligning our mutual objectives we are able to reach our goals of improving clinical outcomes for patients across the USA”.

About Blatchford

Blatchford is an award-winning manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology. The business operated in the US under the Endolite brand and following a global rebranding initiative in September 2019, was unified under the Blatchford brand.

Blatchford’s evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenging possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritize the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.

Through science, technology, and a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

About Hanger, Inc. 

Built on the legacy of James Edward Hanger, the first amputee of the American Civil War, Hanger, Inc. (NYSE: HNGR) delivers orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care, and distributes O&P products and rehabilitative solutions to the broader market. Hanger’s Patient Care segment is the largest owner and operator of O&P patient care clinics with approximately 800 patient care locations nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger distributes branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, and provides rehabilitative solutions. With over 150 years of clinical excellence and innovation, Hanger’s vision is to lead the orthotic & prosthetic markets by providing superior patient care, outcomes, services and value. For more information on Hanger, visit www.hanger.com.