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Assistive technology specialist Steeper Group has exported the first UK-manufactured Espire Elbow, helping to boost the strength of the UK prosthetics market.

The export follows Steeper Group’s announcement earlier this month that it is now the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Espire Elbow prosthetic range.

Manufactured at Steeper Group’s purpose-built production and headquarters facility in Leeds, the Espire Elbow range is now available to be distributed to prosthetic clinics worldwide.

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Steeper Group says this move ‘significantly’ boosts the strength of the UK prosthetics market.

Manufactured by a skilled team of British technicians, the Espire Elbow is crafted in-house in the company’s bespoke assembly room. Each Espire Elbow is custom-made to meet the specific needs of end-users. Once manufactured, the teams at Steeper Group are partnered with an established global network of distributors to deliver the Espire Elbow to end-users worldwide.

Paul Steeper, CEO of Steeper Group, said: “For the last 100 years our teams have continued to push innovation boundaries. Our specialisms in prosthetic manufacturing have enabled us to bring exceptional products and devices to patients and clinicians around the world, creating positive turning points in their lives.

“With a purpose-built manufacturing facility in the UK, our teams have the capabilities and expertise to deliver world-renowned prosthetic devices to clinics around the world.”

The company adds that it is proud to have strong production capabilities in Britain, capitalising on opportunities within the UK and creating new jobs.

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