The Tamarack Story
Tamarack Habilitation Technologies is world renowned in the orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) marketplace for developing the "Tamarack", a line of free motion and dorsiflexion assist ankle joints as well as ShearBan® low-friction interfaces, fabrication tools and a wide range of journal publications related to orthotic design.
Tamarack is a small "S" corporation of 16 employees, wholly owned by the Marty and Peggy Carlson family. We are process & results focused, operating in a cooperative way to solve problems many people encounter as they expand their function, or go about their preferred work and play. We like to grow and progress, but in a way that nurtures our company of people, our extended community and surroundings. Our collective and individual reputations are precious; to be authentically built, maintained and highly valued.
We endeavor to be a green company and a good place to work. Tamarack contributes funds, materials and employee time to help educate and assist O&P schools in many locations across the nation and around the world.
The Tamarack management team considers physical challenges of injured / impaired people to be akin to, and part of, a continuous spectrum including the physical challenges of elite athletes. We enjoy the process of discovering ways to enhance function for people across that entire performance spectrum with greater efficiency, comfort/safety and enjoyment.
Corporate Achievements Timeline
| 1990 | - | Tamarack Habilitation Technologies is incorporated as a patient care facility |
| 1995 | - | Tamarack introduces the world-renown Tamarack Flexure Joint™ |
| 1997 | - | Tamarack introduces the MicroShell™ Pediatric Orthopedic Seating System |
| 1998 | - | Tamarack introduces ShearBan® low-friction interfaces |
| 2000 | - | Tamarack moves operations to current Blaine, MN location; also restructuring as a research, development and manufacturing firm for all Tamarack product lines |
| 2000 | - | Tamarack introduces the Free Arm Deep Throat Press (FADT Press) |
| 2002 | - | Tamarack introduces the Tamarack Variable Assist™ (TVA) ankle joint |
| 2004 | - | Tamarack introduces the Clevisphere™ free-motion, adjustable stop ankle joint |
| 2004 | - | Tamarack introduces ENGO® Blister Prevention Patches, a sister product to Tamarack's ShearBan low-friction material. |
| 2007 | - | Tamarack introduces the 95 durometer joint, providing patients 50% more assist than that of our most popular 85 durometer joints |
| 2007 | - | Tamarack's ENGO® patches reach the summit of Mount Everest with the Caudwell Xtreme Everest Expedition Team |
Looking forward
Tamarack will continue to develop upon our understanding of ankle-foot biomechanics and skin trauma in order to fuel future product design efforts. ENGO® patches will soon become available throughout the European Community - helping athletes & non-athletes alike solve their blister problems with an easy-to-use, long-lasting & guaranteed solution.
Tamarack's Notable Achievements:
- Practices ISO 13485 quality management standards
- Proud supporter of the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
- Proud supporter of the American Academy of Orthotics & Prosthetics
- Associate Member of the National Athletic Trainers Association
- Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau
