Tag: Lift chairs
Manufacturers lean on product design, provider network
October 14, 2022Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – Pottery Barn may have a certain cachet, but HME manufacturers say their lift chairs and adjustable beds are better products.
HME manufacturers like Pride, which makes the VivaLift Power Recliner, offer not only multiple fabric, padding and heating options but also multiple sizes, not to mention a brick-and-mortar provider network that’s able to evaluate consumers, says Jeffrey Distasio, vice president of sales.
“Our providers have the expertise...
Manufacturers to providers: Stick with lift chairs
October 20, 2017Liz Beaulieu, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine - With lift chair providers facing increasing competition, manufacturers have stepped in and launched programs to help them keep a toehold in the competitive market.Providers are feeling the heat from not only furniture retailers like La-Z-Boy, but also discount clubs like Costco and even e-commerce giants like Wayfair.“The lift chair market is so robust, to the degree that alternative channels are getting into the market in a bigger way,” said Micah Swick, director of...
Made in USA, from start to finish
November 23, 2016Liz Beaulieu, Editor
EXETER, Pa. - With a new wholly owned, vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Pontotoc, Miss., Pride Mobility is now behind “literally every stitch” of its lift chairs, says Pat Ramey, director of manufacturing.Lift chairs made from start to finish at the facility, known as Pride Mississippi, were a highlight of the company's booth at Medtrade this year, where it debuted a “Home Décor Collection.”“We control every aspect, from engineering to testing to manufacturing...
Pride Mobility Products expands manufacturing in US
October 7, 2016HME News Staff
EXETER, Pa. - Pride Mobility Products has begun manufacturing its lift chairs in a wholly owned, vertically integrated manufacturing plant in Pontotoc, Miss.Pride's lift chairs are manufactured from start to finish at the plant, called Pride Mississippi.“We realize that the only way to achieve a win-win for all is to stay true to our 30-year roots in lift chairs and evolve our wholly owned, vertically integrated manufacturing here in the U.S. via Pride Mississippi,” said Joe O'Brien,...
'Close deals on the spot'
October 24, 2012Liz Beaulieu, Editor
OLD FORGE, Pa. - An in-store selling center for lift chairs has been so successful for Golden Technologies and its provider customers that the manufacturer has expanded the concept to scooters.Golden's “Mobility Flagship Selling Center,” which debuted at Medtrade in October, features a tower to showcase graphics and literature, and a ramp to showcase a scooter. Connecting the two: A seven-foot high bar with hanging signs that describe how “Scooters Help You.”“The growth...
Cy Corgan: Yes, retail sales can grow
September 30, 2009Amanda Estes
Thanks to the shaky economy, consumers are saving more and buying less, but that's no reason for providers to let retail sales fall by the wayside, says retail mobility expert Cy Corgan. With effective marketing, providers can drive traffic to their stores and increase revenue. In his Medtrade session, "Retail Mobility--Best Practices for Success in a Turbulent Economy," Corgan will share his strategies for retail success.
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