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For over 40 years, Orthoplastics has manufactured the world's highest-quality medical-grade UHMWPE for implantable orthopaedic devices. From our 145,000 sq ft facility in the UK, we supply premium Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene and advanced biomaterials to the world's leading orthopaedic device manufacturers, engineered for the demands of hip, knee, shoulder and spinal implants. Backed by an on-site UKAS-accredited laboratory and innovations centre, we combine material science, precision machining and Direct Compression Moulding to bring new implant concepts to market faster.
Our range of orthopaedic plastics spans premium UHMWPE, crosslinked and Vitamin E-stabilised materials, Radel® and Acetal. Every grade is produced under strict quality control with precision machining and Direct Compression Moulding, delivering the wear resistance, strength and longevity that implantable devices demand.
Orthoplastics is a world leader in the development and supply of implantable-grade and biocompatible plastics for the medical industry. As a Viant company, we pair decades of UHMWPE expertise with the scale and reach to support the world's leading orthopaedic device manufacturers from concept through to finished component.
Leading the world in the manufacture and supply of UHMWPE products and applications.
Offering the medical industry a complete supply solution on a range of implantable plastics.
Industry leading UKAS accredited laboratory to support customer product development requirements.
Our specialist services turn orthopaedic product ideas into high-performance, manufacturable solutions. Drawing on deep medical-plastics expertise and our UKAS-accredited laboratory, we help device manufacturers accelerate development and control cost at every stage, from consultation and research through to design, testing and component machining.
Expert consultation and lab access help accelerate development, reduce costs and support every manufacturing stage.
Innovative R&D delivers premium medical plastics to meet standards and drive breakthroughs.
Advanced technologies and expert support turn complex designs into high-precision, implant components.
Our UKAS-accredited lab ensures rigorous testing, regulatory compliance and faster product development support.
Precision plastic machining simplifies development, cuts costs and meets complex orthopaedic design requirements.
Orthoplastics works in conjunction with its customers to accelerate the design process and ensure products meet the application, learn how we do this.
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OMTEC 2026 is almost here, and it’s shaping up to be another busy few days in Chicago. Taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from 9th to 11th June, it brings the orthopaedic manufac...
We're delighted to welcome John Devine as the new Managing Director of Orthoplastics. He brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the global medical device and biomaterials sectors, a...
OMTEC 2026 is coming up fast, and we’re pleased to confirm that Orthoplastics will once again be there. Taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago from 9th to 11th June, OMTEC...
On 30th April, Orthoplastics will mark the retirement of Darren Close, Financial Director, after nearly 30 years with the business. Darren joined Perplas Ltd in August 1997, stepping into a role that ...
At Orthoplastics, we pride ourselves on setting the benchmark for quality and precision in the manufacture of medical-grade polymers. As a leader in Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), ...