Pioneer Surgical Inks Deal to Supply Zimmer’s Trauma Division

Pioneer Surgical Technology Inc. signs agreement with Zimmer Inc. to supply integrated plates and cables, cannulated screws and instrumentation for Zimmer’s trauma business.

Under the agreement, the company will manufacture the metal products at its facility in Marquette, Mich., for distribution by Zimmer Trauma.

“Zimmer Trauma has a long-standing tradition of serving surgeons in trauma care and we believe our products offer the best in ease-of-use and quality,” said Brian K. Hutchison, president and chief executive officer, RTI Surgical. “We look forward to reaching more surgeons and patients with an industry-leading distributor like Zimmer.”

The two companies have done business before. Zimmer and Pioneer’s parent company, RTI Surgical Inc., have worked together for more than 10 years, according to Nathan Folkert, president of Zimmer Trauma.

“I am excited they will continue to help us accomplish our mission of delivering innovative products to surgeons and patients around the world,” Folkert said.

RTI Surgical makes biologic, metal and synthetic implants used in sports medicine, general surgery, spine, orthopedic, trauma and cardiothoracic procedures. RTI is headquartered in Alachua, Fla., and has four manufacturing facilities in the United States and Europe.

Orthopedic giant Zimmer is headquartered in Warsaw, Ind. The company’s 2013 sales were approximately $4.6 billion. The company’s trauma division makes implants and instruments.