OTC TIMELINE  

Old photo of the Ohio Truss Company factory in the early 1900's

Early 1900's

In the early 1900’s the Truform brand was developed as a competing brand to OTC. Truform’s product line was similar to OTC’s but was available only to orthopedic brace shops and “ethical surgical appliance dealers.” The product line included orthopedic garments and single stretch rubber core elastic, the forbearer of modern graduated compression hosiery.

1920'S - 1930'S

As surgery became the preferred means of hernia repair and the use of trusses waned, OTC diversified into orthopedic and surgical supports for both the spine and extremities. Eventually OTC’s product line encompassed supports for every part of the body.

Profile view of a surgical support on a mannequin
Vintage OTC add of two men wearing braces

1950's

By the mid-20th century OTC’s product line had grown extensively, and the company was a market leader in providing prescription orthopedic appliances to professional pharmacies and medical equipment suppliers. Shown is a 1950s advertisement for the company’s knee supports.  

1980's 

In the early 1980s OTC began to put more emphasis on optimizing the brand name by introducing retail friendly packaging and visually appealing planograms. This new approach moved the company’s products from its customers’ back room to the showroom floor

OTC Packaging from the 1980's
OTC Packaging form the 2000's

2000's 

The arrival of the 21st century saw OTC adopting and utilizing new fabrics and production techniques for its product line. Completely redesigned packaging provided the company with an enhanced retail presence.

Today

OTC’s tradition of reinvention – from manufacturing trusses to surgical garments to retail orthopedic soft goods – continues as we refine and improve our premium quality, cost effective product line for professional practitioners worldwide.  

Modern OTC Packaging

  • Truform Leg Health Logo
  • OTC Professional Orthopaedic Logo
  • PCP Logo
  • Champion Health and Sports Supports Logo
  • Touch Compression Logo
  • CSX Logo