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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – LUCI and Motion Concepts, the Canadian-based seating and mobility subsidiary of Invacare, have announced an agreement to make LUCI’s safety technology system available to riders of the ROVI X3 power wheelchair. The companies are targeting to make the product available across the United States before the end of the year. “We’re always listening to our riders, and we’ve heard from many who want LUCI on their chair,” said Ann Quigley, vice president...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – LUCI has named its first CFO: Gerry Hayden. He will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations and long-term capital strategy. “We are thrilled to bring Gerry onto our growing team and to benefit from his rich experience and background within health care technology companies,” said Barry Dean, CEO and co-founder of LUCI. “We continue to be very encouraged by the eager adoption of LUCI’s technology across the mobility industry....

WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM has partnered with Ardo medical to offer the company’s new products for expecting and breastfeeding mothers to VGM and Essentially Women members. “In addition to providing mothers with the necessary means to feed their babies, we are now offering VGM & EW members support products for breastfeeding mothers, such as ultra-pure Ardo Care Lanolin cream or the Vegan alternative Ardo Care Balm,” said Samuel Krähenbühl, CEO...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – LUCI has formed a LUCI Commercial Market Team through partnerships with 10 independent representation groups. The partnerships span 47 states, increasing the availability of the company’s smart wheelchair technology to thousands of additional power wheelchair riders across the country. “The goal of LUCI is simple: to help people,” said Barry Dean, co-founder and CEO. “Forging new relationships like these is a direct result of that goal. We...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility has partnered with LUCI to distribute its smart technology to power wheelchair users through its 170 locations nationwide. “LUCI’s advanced technology and innovative design ensure safer navigation and greater mobility for our clients,” said Bill Mixon, NSM CEO. “We are proud to partner with the LUCI team on the national distribution of this revolutionary product.” LUCI is a hardware/software platform that fits onto...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Permobil and LUCI have partnered to provide LUCI’s smart wheelchair technology to Veterans Affairs clinics nationwide. Through the partnership, Permobil sales and clinical education teams will be responsible for sales, installation and training for all available Luci models, including on non-Permobil wheelchairs. “Permobil has a rich history of servicing and supporting the VA and we are committed to bringing the most advanced technologies in the industry...

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - A new national distribution agreement makes Numotion the first U.S. partner for LUCI’s smart technology for power wheelchairs, the companies say. “LUCI is the most interesting, truly innovative CRT product to come to market for some time,” said Mike Swinford, CEO of Numotion. “This groundbreaking technology opens doors to independence for wheelchair users and parents/caregivers who have safety concerns regarding power mobility.”...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - What got Tom Borcherding, a complex rehab veteran with decades of experience, “hooked” on LUCI? “The energy and excitement that this startup has,” said Borcherding, LUCI's new senior vice president of business development. “The founder's zest for life; his daughter's zest for life. I wanted to be part of something special. I've been in the CRT field for a long time, so I wanted to do something that makes a difference.” Earlier this year, LUCI's...

NASHVILLE - LUCI, a mobility technology platform, has been named to Time Magazine's annual list of the 100 Best Inventions. “This is an incredible honor, and one we would have never considered when my brother Jered and I started tinkering with my daughter's wheelchair in the kitchen three years ago,” said Barry Dean, CEO of LUCI. “The most exciting part of being included in this list is having the opportunity to bring more attention and, hopefully, more innovation to the world of...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - LUCI has named Tom Borcherding senior vice president of business development. A seasoned complex rehab exec, Borcherding will oversee LUCI's business development and growth strategies, using his established relationships and reputation in the industry to make the company's technology available to more wheelchair riders across the country. “Tom is one of the most respected and widely know professionals in our industry, and we're honored for him to join our small but growing...