Bilt-Rite Buys Mastex Division

PHILADELPHIA — Orthopedic supports manufacturer
Bilt-Rite Orthopedics and
Safety has acquired the Medical Products division of
Mastex Industries, which
makes hot and cold therapy packs, heating pads, wheelchair
cushions, mattress overlays and other comfort pillow products.
Mastex brands include Gel-eeze overlays and Thermalfreeze therapy packs.
Bilt-Rite will move Mastex’s manufacturing operations from
Petersburg, Va., to a new facility just outside of Philadelphia.
“The Mastex line not only provides Bilt-Rite with new complimentary
products but it also provides us with the ability to develop new
products that we can make right here domestically,” said Will
Palmer, Bilt-Rite operations manager.