Orise Distribution, a startup wholesale distributor of medical supplies, announced today that it will expand in St. Louis, investing $6.2 million and creating 40 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of more than 5,000 square feet of space to its existing facility.
“It’s always exciting to see Missouri-made businesses like Orise Distribution growing and creating jobs,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “Investments like these show that our state truly excels at supporting innovators of all sizes. We appreciate this company’s commitment to the St. Louis region and look forward to its future success.”
Orise specializes in the procurement, storage, and distribution of long-term medical equipment and supplies such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, and mobility aids to various healthcare providers, institutions, and individual patients. The company is driven by a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and purposeful growth. Orise’s founders have decades of experience in multiple industries and are skilled in streamlining complex systems to promote growth while contributing to the community.
“We’re proud to announce this significant new partnership between Orise Distribution and various regional stakeholders,” said Quentin Womack, CEO of Orise Distribution. “This expansion project is bringing together the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the St. Louis Development Corporation, Ameren, St. Louis community colleges and local political leaders. This collaboration marks a major step forward in strengthening the regional healthcare supply chain while driving new job creation and economic growth in St. Louis city.”
Orise was launched with a mission to transform the way manufacturing and distribution work by bringing precision, transparency, and speed to every stage of the supply chain. At its core, the company is a vertically integrated operation that controls production from raw materials to final distribution, allowing for exceptional quality, reduced inefficiencies, and swift responses to client needs. Orise is working to implement an AI-powered medical supply chain with plans to enter pharmaceutical distribution by 2026.
“DED is proud to support Orise Distribution as it expands and supports its community,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “This company’s ingenuity is creating new opportunities for Missourians to prosper in St. Louis.”
For this expansion, Orise Distribution will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.
What others are saying
“We’re excited to support Orise Distribution as they expand their operations in St. Louis,” said Tara Oglesby, Vice President, Energy Solutions and Business Development for Ameren Missouri. “This investment not only strengthens Missouri’s role in the healthcare supply chain but also reflects Ameren Missouri’s commitment to powering innovation and economic growth with reliable, affordable energy.”
“We're always gracious for businesses that choose to invest and expand in the City of St. Louis,” said Stephen Davis, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives at St. Louis Development Corporation. “We appreciate our state partners for helping to facilitate this expansion.”
About Orise Distribution
Orise Distribution serves healthcare providers across hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and government agencies. The company aims to build a nationwide vertical distribution, warehousing, fulfillment and global sourcing network and add manufacturing in 2025 with five new medical textile product lines. Orise will offer an extensive catalog of high-quality medical and surgical products, including PPE, diagnostic tools, wound care, and durable medical equipment. After a DEA certification process, Orise will add nationwide pharmaceutical distribution of schedule II, III, IV and V drugs.
Combining competitive pricing, responsive customer support, and artificial-intelligence technology-driven inventory and operational solutions, Orise will help to streamline procurement, reduce supply chain friction, and ensure uninterrupted patient care. Its mission is to develop the new jobs of the 21st century by incorporating AI from first delivery and beyond.
To learn more about Orise Distribution, visit orisedistribution.com.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.
About the Missouri Works Program
As the state’s number one incentive tool for expansion and retention, the Missouri Works Program helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs. This program can also help businesses purchase equipment to maintain its facility in Missouri.