Tag: seating and positioning

LEBANON, Tenn. - Permobil announced this month that it had acquired Bozeman, Mont.-based Comfort Company, doubling up on its previous acquisition of The ROHO Group, and adding entirely new products and new sales channels. Comfort Company and Belleville, Ill.-based ROHO, which Permobil acquired in 2015, both manufacture seating and positioning systems. “Our goal is to have the most comprehensive seating and positioning portfolio possible,” said Tom Borcherding, president of Permobil...

LEBANON, Tenn. - Permobil continues to consolidate the seating and positioning market with its acquisition of Comfort Company.The Bozeman, Mont.-based Comfort Company manufactures seating and postural support systems for customers with a wide range of rehabilitation needs. It joins the ROHO Group, a Belleville, Ill.-based manufacturer of seating and positioning systems, under the Permobil umbrella.“Following the purchase of ROHO in 2015, the acquisition of Comfort Company further strengthens...

LEBANON, Tenn. - Permobil has acquired custom molded seating manufacturer Prairie Seating. The acquisition provides Permobil with a platform for innovation and growth in the custom seating business, the company stated in a press release. It also complements Permobil's existing portfolio of ROHO seating and positioning products, it says. “The timing of this acquisition is perfect, as it aligns with our growth ambitions and with our goal of adding premium product solutions to the already strong...