UPWalker’s US manufacturer LifeWalker Mobility is acquired by Journey Health & Lifestyle
LifeWalker Mobility, the American manufacturer and distributor of the UPWalker family of products has been acquired by Journey Health & Lifestyle, a manufacturer and distributor of mobility products and services aimed at helping elderly people live more comfortably.
The range of UPWalker upright posture walkers products are distributed in the UK by Northampton-based Oakley Healthcare & Mobility following massive interest in the range at the Naidex show in September 2021.
Products in the UPWalker family of products, include the original UPWalker, UPWalker Lite and UPWalker Premium Lite products.
The acquisition, and additional growth capital for the combined companies, was provided by Peloton Equity and other existing investors in Journey, including Escalate Capital.
The upright UPWalker comes with a patented balance centre of gravity design to provide users with a significant safety advantage over other upright walkers. Its design enables users to walk upright in a safer, more secure posture – allowing them to walk farther with less effort and greater confidence.
UPWalker products contain adjustable-height armrests, suitable for a variety of heights, easy folding for transport, brakes with 8-to-10 inch wheels and padded sit to stand handles for both indoor and outdoor use. Standard accessories include a personal carry bag, beverage holder and backrest with a variety of optional accessories, such as a phone holder.
According to clinical research, the patented design of the UPWalker with forearm support reduces pain in the wrists, back and leg joints as compared to traditional walkers, and the upright position enables the user to walk farther with less effort.
Mitch Yoel, CEO at Journey CEO, commented: “We are excited to bring LifeWalker’s revolutionary UPWalker products into the Journey family. This acquisition will enable us to broaden and deepen our product portfolio with a world-class product line that can now scale using Journey’s robust marketing, sales, and distribution channels.”
Craig Shugert, Co-Founder and CEO of LifeWalker, added, “We are thrilled to join forces with Journey and see the UPWalker product line gain more scale and reach through the Journey platform.”
