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Product launches: Permobil, Dynarex 

February 12, 2024HME News Staff

Permobil has launched the QuickConfig for all Corpus power wheelchairs in the United States and Canada. In the summer of 2023, the company initially launched the solution for the M Corpus VS and F5 Corpus VS standing power wheelchairs. "We're delighted to integrate Power Platform electronics into the entire Corpus power wheelchair lineup,” said Amy Morgan, PT, ATP, director of product management for power wheelchairs. “Following positive feedback from the standing power wheelchair...

Dynarex, Glenshaw Collection, patient furniture, Permobil, Power Wheelchair, Product launch, QuickConfig


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Permobil, PDG ‘share vision’ 

September 22, 2023Liz Beaulieu, Editor

LEBANON, Tenn. – Permobil’s acquisition of PDG Mobility not only fills a gap in the company’s portfolio in the Americas for a high-quality tilt-and-recline manual wheelchair but also brings on board a team of experts for further development, says Chuck Witkowski.  “It’s always about the people and their expertise,” said Witkowski, president, Permobil Americas. “The more we learned about the company, the more we felt like they shared our vision of...

PDG Mobility, Permobil, tilt and recline


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Permobil celebrates ROHO’s 50th anniversary

September 21, 2023HME News Staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil will hold an open house event Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ROHO’s Belleville, Ill., manufacturing facility to celebrate the company’s 50 years of making wheelchair cushions. There are more than 200 employees at the facility, and the products made there are sold in more than 65 countries. Permobil has invited family, friends and employees to attend the celebration, which will include games, food, giveaways, plant tours, testimonials and speeches....

Permobil, ROHO


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In brief: Permobil acquisition, MobilityWorks recognition, Walgreens partnership

September 15, 2023HME News Staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil has acquired Vancouver, B.C.-based PDG Mobility, adding expertise and a leading range of tilt-in-space products to its portfolio of complex rehabilitation solutions.   “I’m delighted to welcome PDG Mobility to the Permobil family,” says Chuck Witkowski, president of Permobil Americas. “At Permobil, we are committed to providing end users with the highest quality, most clinically relevant solutions. PDG’s portfolio meets...

MobilityWorks, Movano Health, Next Day Access, Permobil, Walgreens


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Permobil acquires PDG Mobility

September 14, 2023HME News Staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil has acquired Vancouver, B.C.-based PDG Mobility, adding expertise and a leading range of tilt-in-space products to its portfolio of complex rehabilitation solutions.   “I’m delighted to welcome PDG Mobility to the Permobil family,” says Chuck Witkowski, president of Permobil Americas. “At Permobil, we are committed to providing end users with the highest quality, most clinically relevant solutions. PDG’s portfolio meets that...

PDG Mobility, Permobil


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Patients need tech that ‘grows’ with them

August 25, 2023John Andrews

The pediatric market has several facets to distinguish it from other HME categories, but none more than the need for equipment patients can continue to use as they grow. Having a product that “grows” along with them – especially from an early age – enables pediatric patients to retain familiarity and comfort instead of constantly adjusting to new technology, market specialists say.  “The products that are most desired early in a child’s life are those that...

Pediatrics, Permobil, Quantum Rehab


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Permobil outlines benefit of power standing 

June 15, 2023HME News Staff

STOCKHOLM – Permobil has released a white paper that outlines the impact that power standing wheelchairs can have on a user’s health and their independence. “Based on the comprehensive nature of this white paper and all the resources presented, clinicians can utilize this paper to support their clinical decision-making when matching individual needs with the benefits and considerations of power standing wheelchairs,” the company states. “In addition, the connection between...

Permobil, Power standing systems, Power Wheelchair


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In brief: AdaptHealth settlement, Quipt raise, KabaFusion investment

April 28, 2023HME News Staff

PHILADELPHIA – AdaptHealth will pay $5.3 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations for submitting allegedly false claims to federal health care programs for respiratory devices that patients did not need or use, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.   The settlement resolves allegations that between 2013 and 2017 AdaptHealth, known at the time as QMES and Tri-County Medical Equipment and Supply, knowingly and willfully billed...

AdaptHealth, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, InfuSystem, KabaFusion, National Home Infusion Association (NHIA), Permobil, Quipt, Sleepnet, Vicair


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Permobil inks deal with Vicair

April 26, 2023HME News Staff

AURORA, Ontario – Permobil will serve as the exclusive distributor in Canada for Vicair’s line of cushions. “Permobil Canada is thrilled to announce that we will be partnering with Vicair,” says Mike Kozlowski, regional vice president of sales. “The addition of Vicair’s unique solutions to our portfolio supports Permobil’s commitment to deliver high-quality products that meet the individual needs of our customers. Additionally, Vicair shares Permobil’s...

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Permobil releases updated sustainability report 

April 25, 2023HME News Staff

LEBANON, Tenn. – Permobil’s CO2 emissions fell 30% in 2022 compared to 2021, according to its second annual sustainability report, with a goal of 70% by 2030. Permobil’s health and safety record also continued to improve with a drop of 14 lost-time accidents to four across the entire company, according to the report. “A culture of sustainability is starting to embed itself into Permobil,” said Camilla Andersson, director of sustainability. “At all levels in the...

Permobil, Sustainability


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