Tag: Liberator
In brief: Invacare receives feedback from FDA, Liberator ends year with uptick in sales
December 18, 2015HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio - Invacare has received observations from the FDA following an inspection of its corporate headquarters and Taylor Street manufacturing facility. “The FDA's inspection included a review of the company's compliance with terms of the consent decree, including requirements of the first and second certifications previously reviewed and accepted in 2013,” the company stated in an 8-K Form dated Dec. 9. Invacare is planning a response to the FDA. “The company remains...
Liberator ends year with uptick in sales
December 15, 2015HME News Staff
STUART, Fla. - Liberator Medical, which is being acquired by manufacturer C.R. Bard, posted a 9.4% increase in net sales for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2015.Net sales were $81.6 million in 2015 vs. $74.6 million in 2014, driven primarily by the company's continued emphasis on direct response advertising.“In 2015, we expanded the scope and reach of our sales and marketing activities, and strengthened our customer base through our proven direct response advertising efforts,” stated...
In brief: Invacare leaves Canada, Mediware partners with Jaysec
February 14, 2014HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio - Invacare will close its London, Canada, manufacturing facility by mid-2014, the company announced Feb. 12. The plant produces long-term care beds and case goods. Production of the case goods will be moved to an Invacare plant in Sanford, Fla., while production of the beds will be outsourced to a third party with facilities “around the world,” according to a press release. ''While we regret the impact that this decision will have on our London associates, we believe this...
In brief: Mediware reaches out, Liberator reports revenues
December 27, 2013HME News Staff
LENEXA, Kan. - Mediware Information Systems will offer whitepapers, studies, surveys, testimonials, webinars and other resources to providers throughout 2014, the company announced Dec. 24. First up: a Jan. 29 webinar to help HME providers master the complex rules and regulations related to competitive bidding. “Mediware's mission is to help homecare providers better understand the ever-changing homecare arena, while also providing business insights and best practices needed to growth their...
In brief:Brightree buys MedAct, OIG releases strategic plan
November 22, 2013HME News Staff
ATLANTA - Brightree has acquired McKinney, Texas-based MedAct, adding 330 HME providers to its customer base. “With the addition of MedAct, we are expanding our market reach to include some of the industry's most nimble HME providers,” said Dave Cormack, president and CEO of Brightree, in a release. MedAct's customers will join Brightree's more than 3,000 customers. Under the terms of the agreement, MedAct CEO Gregg Timmons joins Brightree as executive vice president,...