Verified Nov 2026
Castings & Forgings
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Kansas City, Kansas
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Since 1847
Thuasne USA is the North American subsidiary of the Thuasne Group, a family-owned medical device manufacturer founded in 1847 in Paris, France. Headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, the company has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million. It makes orthopedic braces, medical compression products, and neuro-rehabilitation solutions for healthcare providers, patients, and distributors. In September 2025, the company named Shelly Barnett as CEO of North America.
Thuasne USA at a glance
Revenue
$10-50M
Est. band
Employees
200-500
Founded
1847
Headquarters
Kansas City, Kansas
Certifications
ISO 13485
Import activity
113
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
113
Named foreign suppliers
23
Top origins
Dominican Republic · France · Taiwan · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Thuasne USA.
What this tells a buyer
Thuasne USA announced on January 25, 2026 that Medicare coverage for knee orthoses used in osteoarthritis was expanded, as reported on its own website.
The company produces braces and orthoses across foot and ankle, spine, knee, upper extremity, pediatric, and post-operative categories, and holds ISO 13485 certification for its medical device quality management.
Thuasne USA operates as a privately held subsidiary of a family-owned group, and its listed facilities include France, Bakersfield, California, and Hamlet, North Carolina.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
179 years in operation (founded 1847).
Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Thuasne USA is the North American subsidiary of the Thuasne Group, a family-owned medical device manufacturer founded in 1847 in Paris, France. Headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, the company has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million. It makes orthopedic braces, medical compression products, and neuro-rehabilitation solutions for healthcare providers, patients, and distributors. In September 2025, the company named Shelly Barnett as CEO of North America.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1847 |
Headquarters | Kansas City, Kansas |
Employees | 200-500 |
Revenue | $10-50M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Castings & Forgings |
Certifications | ISO 13485 |
What Thuasne USA makes
The company produces braces and orthoses across foot and ankle, spine, knee, upper extremity, pediatric, and post-operative categories, and holds ISO 13485 certification for its medical device quality management.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Composite, Aluminum, LED (source: thuasneusa.com).
Certifications
Thuasne USA is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — thuasneusa.com
Trade and customs footprint
Thuasne USA announced on January 25, 2026 that Medicare coverage for knee orthoses used in osteoarthritis was expanded, as reported on its own website. US customs bill-of-lading records list 113 inbound shipments across 23 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Dominican Republic · France · Taiwan · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-09-16 — Medicare Expands Coverage for Knee Orthoses in Osteoarthritis *Effective January 25, 2026 - Thuasne USA (thuasneusa.com)
2026-09-16 — Updates to Prior Authorization - Thuasne USA (thuasneusa.com)
2026-05-13 — Agilik - Thuasne USA (thuasneusa.com)
2026-01-13 — Thuasne USA Case Study | NikoHealth (nikohealth.com)
2025-09-16 — Thuasne Appoints Shelly Barnett as CEO of North America - Thuasne USA (thuasneusa.com)
2025-02-03 — SpryStep® AFOs Off the Shelf Warranty Expansion - Thuasne USA (thuasneusa.com)
Facilities
Thuasne USA is headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. Public sources also reference these locations:
France — nikohealth.com
Bakersfield, CA — thuasneusa.com
Hamlet, NC — thuasneusa.com
Company details
Thuasne USA operates as a privately held subsidiary of a family-owned group, and its listed facilities include France, Bakersfield, California, and Hamlet, North Carolina. Thuasne USA was founded in 1847, has an estimated 200-500 employees, and is headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 179 years in operation (founded 1847). Holds ISO 13485 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Thuasne USA make?
Thuasne USA is the North American subsidiary of the Thuasne Group, a family-owned medical device manufacturer founded in 1847 in Paris, France. Headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, the company has an estimated 200-500 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $10-50 million. It makes orthopedic braces, medical compression products, and neuro-rehabilitation solutions for healthcare providers, patients, and distributors. In September 2025, the company named Shelly Barnett as CEO of North America.
Where is Thuasne USA headquartered?
Thuasne USA is headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas (120 Osage Ave, Kansas City, Kansas, 66105).
When was Thuasne USA founded?
Thuasne USA was founded in 1847.
How big is Thuasne USA?
Thuasne USA has an estimated 200-500 employees, with revenue in the $10-50M range (estimated).
What certifications does Thuasne USA hold?
Thuasne USA lists ISO 13485 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Thuasne USA import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 113 inbound shipments for Thuasne USA, with top origins including Dominican Republic · France · Taiwan · Germany.
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