Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping individuals achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, that has been the driving force behind our innovative power wheelchairs. As a doctor working in Sweden, Per met polio patients who were confined indoors and he was passionate about finding a solution to help them. As a result, he created some of the first power wheelchairs! Today, Permobil wheelchairs are highly customizable to meet an individual’s needs, and offer power functions, accessories, and connectivity to help end users live life to the fullest.

In the late 1990s, after decades of making custom bike frames and golf shafts from titanium, we asked ourselves: what if we could apply our knowledge of materials science and customization to wheelchairs? Would a frame built for one specific person perform better? Would it improve their quality of life? As it turns out, the answer is yes – and today we call this process TiFit. For over 20 years, the team at TiLite has been making manual wheelchairs made of aluminium or titanium that are engineered to be strong, light, and fully customized to match the shape and needs of each end user.

For 50 years, ROHO has dedicated its efforts to the research, engineering, and manufacturing of air-cell based cushions with a patented design called DRY FLOATATION® technology. It mimics the properties of water and ensures an individual’s body is immersed and enveloped to give outstanding pressure distribution. ROHO is the world-renowned leader in skin protection and positioning product solutions, and there are currently over one million cushions in use in over 70 countries. Pretty amazing when you consider ROHO started with an electrical engineer making just a few cushions each day to support rehab patients.

Comfort Company first began manufacturing seating and postural support equipment for geriatric and rehabilitation clients and people living with disabilities in 1990. Known for their stable foam bases, contours, and hybrid options, Comfort cushions are engineered and designed to provide superior pressure relief and positioning to accommodate a wide range of seating requirements. Their postural support systems, which include backrests and BodiLink support pads, are designed for people with a wide range of rehabilitation needs and the long-term care market. These product solutions aim to deliver the highest level of comfort, functionality, and durability.

SmartDrive power assist is proven to reduce pushing by 80% which allows manual wheelchair users to do more with their mobility. Since 2012, this motorized power assist solution has helped individuals to maintain their independence, keep up with their active lifestyles, and reduce the risks of repetitive strain injuries associated with wheelchair propulsion. SmartDrive, with the PushTracker E2 gesture-activated smartwatch and SwitchControl button option, is a revolutionary power assist device that works on virtually any manual wheelchair on the market.