Woodridge, Ilinois. 11000 m² of fascinating factory history: McDavid has come far from the beginnings in 1969. From a basement in Bellwood, IL, to now manufacturing and marketing over 350 different innovative products for athletes and active people of all ages. McDavid is the most widely used and recommended brand of braces among sports medical professionals and the industry leader in sports medical products, technical performance athletics wear and consumer merchandising. With now over 200 employees, McDavid still produces the best quality products for all possible users.