Sunrise Medical expands portfolio with acquisition

FRESNO, Calif. – Sunrise Medical has acquired Nuprodx, a California-based manufacturer of bathroom mobility products, including a patented shower tub slider systems for mobility impaired users.  

The acquisition strengthens Sunrise Medical’s portfolio by adding Nuprodx’s bathroom mobility solutions to its existing broad range of assistive mobility solutions.  

“Nuprodx’s innovative bathroom mobility products perfectly align with our mission to improve the lives of individuals with mobility challenges and will complement our current product portfolio offering,” said Thomas Babacan, president and CEO of Sunrise Medical. “By combining Nuprodx’s proven product expertise with Sunrise’s distribution network and global infrastructure, we aim to provide even greater value to our customers worldwide and help more people to live more independently.”  

As part of Sunrise Medical, Nuprodx will benefit from an enhanced distribution network across North America and globally, allowing it to meet growing demand both domestically and internationally.  

“We are incredibly excited to join the Sunrise Medical family and continue to accelerate growth,” said David Gaskell, Nuprodx’s president and CEO, who will continue to lead the team within Sunrise Medical. “Joining Sunrise Medical is a tremendous opportunity to expand the reach and accelerate further development of our solutions. With Sunrise Medical’s global network and shared commitment to innovation and quality, I’m confident that together we will bring our life enhancing products to a wider global audience and help millions of people with disabilities and seniors live more independent and fulfilling lives.” 

• Sunrise Medical was acquired earlier this year by Platinum Equity.