OSSIO to Open New U.S. Headquarters in Florida

OSSIO, a company that develops bio-integrative, metal-free fixation implants, has chosen Palmetto, Fla. for the location of its new U.S. headquarters.

The company recently began converting 30,000 square feet of leased space in Palmetto into a new manufacturing operation and surgeon training center. The move is anticipated to generate about 100 new jobs over the next five years.

Florida Secretary of Commerce, J. Alex Kelly said the state welcomes OSSIO as part of its effort to make the Sunshine State a global life sciences hub, with multiple centers of life sciences investment, research and development, and public-private partnership.

“Aligned with the manufacturing vision of Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida now ranks second for medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and Florida supports these industries with the nation’s fifth largest investment in biotech research and development activities,” Kelly told the press. “The addition of OSSIO to our health technology sector will directly elevate Florida’s life sciences job and innovation outcomes.”

OSSIO CEO Brian Verrier said Florida fosters a culture of innovation in healthcare and life sciences that the company plans to strengthen. “The Tampa region in particular offers medical technology companies like ours an attractive combination of technical talent and economic incentives to support sustainable growth,” Verrier said.

The company will begin recruiting for manufacturing technicians, clinical trainers, and support staff in the fall. OSSIO hopes to begin producing OSSIOfiber implants at the Palmetto site in the spring of 2026.

OSSEOfiber implants are made of a proprietary polymeric mineral fiber matrix that feature mechanical strength and natural healing in a metal-free design that integrates into the body. The technology represents a new way for orthopedic surgeons to restore their patients’ stability and mobility while leaving nothing permanent behind.

“We are thrilled to have OSSIO join the Palmetto community,” the city’s mayor, Dan West, said. “Their presence reflects the ongoing growth and innovation in our city, and we look forward to supporting their success. Palmetto is a city that values strong partnerships, and OSSIO is a wonderful addition to our local business family.”

The company also recently joined BioFlorida, the state’s trade association for the healthcare and medical technology industry. In June, OSSIO released its OSSIOfiber 2.5 mm suture anchors, which aim to improve procedures like Brostrom repair for lateral ankle instability.