Tag: Etac
Etac, Kalogon partner to enhance cushions
September 12, 2023HME News Staff
STOCKHOLM – Etac and Kalogon have announced a partnership to bolster the quality and availability of smart seating cushions for wheelchair users worldwide. The two companies are joining forces to enhance Etac’s Star cushion product line powered by Kalogon’s air management system. “Etac has a 50-year legacy of promoting user abilities and independence through our assistive devices, and teaming up with innovative companies like Kalogon ensures we can continue to lead the state...
Etac builds NA biz
November 12, 2021Liz Beaulieu, Editor
TORRANCE, Calif. – Etac’s acquisition of Ki Mobility, a manufacturer of ultralight manual wheelchairs based in Stevens Point, Wis., gives the company an even stronger toehold in the complex rehab market in North America.
Etac, which has more of a presence in Scandinavia and Europe, has been building its complex rehab portfolio in North America since 2011, with Ki Mobility representing its third acquisition there,...
In brief: Stakeholders push SWO, ResMed buys into HST, Etac adds Ki Mobility
October 8, 2021HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – AAHomecare, VGM & Associates, the Council for Quality Respiratory Care and 11 other organizations are asking CMS to eliminate the medical record review for home oxygen therapy and to accept the clinician prescription/standard written order as the required documentation for establishing medical necessity.
These changes would protect against fraud and abuse, reduce the burden on clinicians and suppliers, and protect access for Medicare beneficiaries, the groups say in an...
Etac snaps up Ki Mobility
October 6, 2021HME News Staff
TORRANCE, Calif. – Etac has acquired Ki Mobility, positioning itself to becoming a global leader in complex rehab technology, the company says.
Etac will establish a dedicated mobility organization for sales and customer service for Ki Mobility, Convaid, R82 and Star products that will be led by Doug Munsey.
“Our ambition is to make it easy to interact and do business with our mew mobility organization and we will continue to strive to be your preferred partner,”...
Convaid takes Etac name
March 3, 2020HME News Staff
TORRANCE, Calif. - Convaid | R82 will adopt the Etac name, nearly four years after its acquisition by the company. “By adopting the Etac name, we take the first step of making it easier to get to know our company and explore our full offering,” Convaid stated. “Many know at least one of our product brands but are not aware of our complete family of products.” Etac's brands include Convaid, R82, Molift, Immedia and Star, which together offer pediatric and adult mobility...
Short takes: Pride, Etac, US Healthcare Supply
January 5, 2017HME News Staff
Pride Mobility has named Micah Swick director of sales. Swick was formerly national sales director for Mega/Windermere Motion, a leading supplier of power recline/lift chairs and mobility scooters. Joe Showfety has replaced Swick at Mega/Windermere…Etac CEO Torben Helbo will serve as interim president of North American sales and Convaid Products. Chris Braun, who previously held the position, departed the company this week. Convaid sold to Etac in 2015. A search is underway to replace...
Convaid, R82 combine sales efforts
May 3, 2016HME News Staff
TORRANCE, Calif. - The sales and marketing teams at Convaid and R82 have been combined, Chris Braun, president of Etac North America, announced in a recent letter to partners. Convaid sold to Etac AB in 2015. Etac offers products for the pediatric market through its R82 brand. “I am happy to announce that as of May 1, 2016, we are combining the R82 and Convaid sales and marketing teams to bring you one premium pediatric product line to support your customers with the broadest offering to provide...
Etac reorganizes leadership
March 2, 2016HME News Staff
TORRANCE, Calif. - The Etac Group, which recently acquired Convaid, has appointed Chris Braun president for North America and has reorganized its sales team. Braun, who has served as Convaid's president since 2008, will take on an expanded role, providing leadership for all of Etac's brands in North America, including R82, Etac, Molift, Immedia and Convaid. He will also remain Convaid's president. Braun's first order of business as president of Etac NA was forming a new sales organization and appointing...
Convaid repositions for growth
December 22, 2015Liz Beaulieu, Editor
TORRANCE, Calif. - Convaid has sped up plans to expand its product portfolio and its presence overseas by selling to Kista, Sweden-based Etac AB.Convaid is best known for its adaptive wheelchairs and strollers for the pediatric market here in the U.S.“We've been developing and looking at additional product groups,” said Chris Braun, president of Convaid. “Now we have a full range of products. We cover the gamut of what a child with disabilities will need.”Etac offers a range...
Convaid sells to Etac-R82
December 22, 2015HME News Staff
TORRANCE, Calif. - Convaid Products, a manufacturer of adaptive assistive wheelchairs for the pediatric market, announced Dec. 21 that it has been acquired by Etac AB.Kista, Sweden-based Etac offers a wide range of mobility-related products, like manual wheelchairs, seating solutions and patient transfer devices, as well as bathing and toileting equipment. It also offers pediatric products through its R82 brand, formerly Snug Seat in the U.S.“Etac-R82 is known for its high quality, safety,...