8/04/2015
Expanding Its Leadership in the High End Mobility Market
Malsch, Germany – Sunrise Medical announced today that it has substantially acquired all assets of Switch-It Inc., a privately owned company based in Missouri-City / Texas / USA.
Switch It, founded in 1988, is one of the global industry leaders in the development/design, manufacturing and distribution of innovative special input devices and other high tech product lines that are predominantly used on high end Complex Rehab Power Wheelchairs For further information please visit www.switchit-inc.com.
This acquisition expands Sunrise Medical’s portfolio within the complex rehab technology industry and further positions the company for significant growth.
Both companies have a longstanding heritage in mobility products and a dedication to improving people’s lives. The alignment of the two companies within the complex rehab technology industry will provide a number of long term growth opportunities for Sunrise Medical. With a broad and complementary high end mobility product offering, Sunrise will expedite innovation and compelling technology offerings for customers. The relationship will foster new co-development programs and specialty design for multiple mobility needs.
About Sunrise Medical
Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacture and distribution of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, motorized scooters and both standard and made-to-order seating and positioning systems. Sunrise Medical manufactures products in our own facilities in the United States, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain and China. Our key products, marketed under the Quickie, Sopur, Zippie, Breezy, Sterling and Jay proprietary brands, are sold through a network of homecare medical product dealers or distributors in over 130 countries. The company is headquartered in Malsch, Germany with North American headquarters in Fresno, CA and employs 1,950 associates worldwide.
About Switch-It Incorporated
Switch-It is based in Missouri City, Texas, where for over 25 years it has developed state of the art alternative drive controls for powered mobility. The company’s products are designed specifically for use in power wheelchairs. Switch-It has a team of engineers and rehab professionals who are dedicated to developing highly advanced drive controls to deliver the user the best driving experience possible. The company has a nationwide sales force and international distributors to support clinicians and wheelchair manufacturers.
For more information about this press release contact Julia Mattern at Sunrise Medical via j.mattern@sunrisemedical.de