Tag: Golden Technologies

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly illuminated the value of homecare, emphasizing the importance of keeping patients out of congregate care settings, along with the enhanced benefits of HME products and services. As a result, demand for home medical equipment – especially mobility products – has risen considerably over the past two years, manufacturers say.  “As more people are choosing to remain at home rather than in a nursing facility, the demand for many products related...

Alyssa Golden, digital marketing manager for Golden Technologies, has joined the board of the Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company. “As a third-generation Golden family member, I enjoy participating in our local community and creating meaningful relationships that represent what Golden values: innovation, entrepreneurship, and community,” Golden said. “SLIBCO is a fantastic group that supports job creation, economic growth, and the expansion of our community. I'm...

OLD FORGE, Pa. – CEO Rich Golden says Golden Technologies has come a long way since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, as evidenced by a recent announcement that the company has reduced lead times on in-stock power lift recliners to one week and custom build orders to six weeks.  At their peak, the company’s lead times for custom build orders extended to nine weeks, driven by increased demand but offset by workforce and supply chain challenges.  “We are now...

OLD FORGE, Pa. – Golden Technologies on April 4 decreased lead times on in-stock power lift recliners to one week and custom build orders to six weeks.  Over the last 12 months, the company says it has been working hard to expand a diverse supply chain for parts and products to ensure a continuous supply of products and services and has opened a new distribution center that spans 170,000 square feet.  “As part of our continued operational and logistics improvement...

OLD FORGE, Pa. – Golden Technologies on April 4 decreased lead times on in-stock power lift recliners to one week and custom build orders to six weeks.  Over the last 12 months, the company says it has been working hard to expand a diverse supply chain for parts and products to ensure a continuous supply of products and services and has opened a new distribution center that spans 170,000 square feet.  “As part of our continued operational and logistics improvement...

OLD FORGE, Pa. – Golden Technologies has appointed Paul Yurko as CFO, with responsibilities including leading the financial management and information technology strategy of the company and improving processes to achieve profitable growth. “As a key member of our executive management team, Paul will serve in a strategic role in the overall management of the company,” said Rich Golden, CEO. “We welcome his contributions as he assumes the primary day-to-day responsibility for...

OLD FORGE, Pa. – Golden Technologies recently won Business of the Year and the IMPACT Award for People & Culture at a gala hosted by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. “Over 20 years ago, we remember being awarded Small Business of the Year and how much that means to us,” said President & CEO Rich Golden. “To achieve this huge milestone years later and be honored with the 2021 Business of the Year award is truly an honor and we are so proud. Something that we're...

WASHINGTON – CMS in a final rule issued July 29 says it will permanently stop applying competitive bidding pricing to accessories for complex rehab manual wheelchairs.  In late June, CMS agreed to extend an 18-month pause on applying bid pricing to these accessories for an additional 90 days, until Oct. 1., to give the agency more time to review the industry’s request.  “We are sincerely grateful to CMS for making today’s policy decision and protecting...

Theodore, Ala.-based Supreme Medical has become an executive sponsor of the Florida Alliance of Home Care Services (FAHCS). “Supreme is laser focused on partnering with HME providers throughout the Southeast, and we view supporting their local state associations as the foundation for starting to build long-term relationships with the owners and operators of those businesses,” said Colton Mason, senior vice president. Supreme will exhibit at the FAHCS Annual Meeting on Aug. 5-6 in Orlando,...

OLD FORGE, Pa. – Golden Technologies has been named a Gold Winner in the Best of the Best 2021 Reader’s Choice Award for Best Mobility Manufacturer by the Times Leader Media Group. Readers of the newspaper nominated their favorite local businesses in Northeast Pennsylvania in more than 100 categories. “This award is a total team effort,” said Rich Golden, president & CEO. “We manufacture the highest quality and most innovative scooters and power wheelchairs in the...