Piedmont Orthotic Laboratory, Inc

Piedmont Orthotic Laboratory, Inc was one of the original pioneering foot orthotic manfacturing facilities in the industry, starting business in 1971 in Roebuck, South Carolina. They pioneered the use of cad/cam systems using the Oretek system, in 1991 and direct milled their foot orthotics. They produced a range of custom made and pre made foot orthotics. The owner and President was David McAninch. They merged with Korbelik Orthotic Labs in 1994

The business apparently closed in 2022 citing fallout from COVID as well as rising shipping and product cost. See this Reddit comment.

Piedmont Orthotic Laboratory used the “POLi” branding for their range of custom made devices:

POLiROOT

POLiSPORT

POLiROOT Full control polypropylene device with intrinsic forefoot and unitized extrinsic rearfoot post. Medial grindoff 3o on (Functional) rearfoot post. 12mm heal cup. Rohadur-like rigidity, maximum control. Fits well in extra depth heel shoes, oxford and boot type styles. Using 7mm or 5mm heel cups, allows for a better fit along a broader range of shoe styles.
POLiSPORT Flexible control device with intrinsic forefoot and rearfoot post and 12mm heel cup. Unitized extrinsic rearfoot post, or (Sports/Active) cushion crepe post with bottom plate may be added for extra control and shock absorption. Designed for maximum control throughout a wide range of activities. Implus 2 or 3 may be added for full innersole replacement, without adding
bulk.
POLiSOFT Direct milled EVA–cork composite. For patients who cannot tolerate hard shell devices. Can be made dual density for (Accommodative) diabetic insoles. Deep heel cup of 12mm is standard, but lesser heel depths may be used for better fit to shoes. Cover with Implus material to whatever length required.
POLiMOLDED Moderate control device using a thin poly shell with EVA bottom fill, covered with Implus to length required. (Geriatric) Designed for the patient who can not tolerate rigid control of most orthotics.
POLiSTYLE Designed for mens dress style shoes, built for low bulk. Using intrinsic forefoot and rearfoot post, with a 7mm heel cup (Low bulk mens) with hole in heel.
POLiDRESS I Made to conform with high heel dress shoes, from 1” to 2” heels utilizing a 3mm heel cup with ultra thin heel to platform (High heels) to dress shoe. Vinyl top cover with Ucolite bottom to length. Recommended dress shoes be sent with order.
POLiDRESS II Offers more control for the women wearing dress flats with 1/2” to 3/4” heel. Comes with 7mm heel cup with hole in heel (Low heel flats) for low bulk. Recommended dress shoes be sent with order.

POLiSOFT

POLiDRESS

A unique service offered by Piedmont was their POLiGROW program for children’s foot orthotics. After the first pair of foot orthotics is made for a growing child from a negative cast, a subsequent two pairs of foot orthotics can be made via their computer cad/cam design system based on a measurement of the additional length and width needed and a new negative cast was not required.

Previous Contact information for Piedmont Orthotic Laboratory, Inc.:
240 Demos Drive
Roebuck SC 29376
Ph: 844 301 4904
Website: http://www.pol-inc.com/ (the domain name expired 15 April 2022)
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