Permobil strengthens manual wheelchair portfolio with acquisition of PDG Mobility
Mobility manufacturer Permobil has acquired Canada-based PDG Mobility, a global leader in designing and manufacturing manual tilt-in-space wheelchairs intended to improve posture and function and provide skin protection for individuals.
The acquisition strengthens Permobil’s portfolio within the manual wheelchair segment, adding expertise and a leading range of tilt-in-space products to its portfolio of complex rehabilitation solutions.
PDG has built a reputation for products with high durability, unique and improved functionality, and attractive design, as well as industry-leading customer support.
Chuck Witkowski, President Permobil Americas, commented: “I’m delighted to welcome PDG Mobility to the Permobil family. At Permobil, we are committed to providing end users with the highest quality, most clinically relevant solutions.
“PDG’s portfolio meets that standard. PDG Mobility and Permobil are built on the same core values of a focus on the end user and their needs.”
Thomas Dietsch, CEO of PDG Mobility, added: “We look forward to continuing our rapid growth journey as part of Permobil. With Permobil’s global reach and expertise in the field, this acquisition will allow PDG to expand our reach and end user impact.
“We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with the top manufacturer in the industry.”
Bengt Thorsson, CEO of Permobil, commented: “The acquisition of PDG Mobility is another important step in our overall strategy of developing comprehensive, next generation complex rehab technology and services for individuals. The combination of PDG wheelchairs and Permobil’s seating and positioning solutions offers a unique solution for our customers and end users.”
Founded in 1995 in Vancouver, Canada, PDG Mobility designs and manufactures custom wheelchairs for users whose needs were not met by existing devices.
With this transaction, there is no immediate change or impact to PDG’s customers. The parties have chosen not to disclose the terms of the transaction.
In 2022, Permobil announced that the Progeo Noir 2.0 carbon fibre active manual wheelchair would be available now in the UK after the firm had acquired the Italy-based Progeo.
