Fresno, California / Malsch, Germany, October 7, 2024
Sunrise Medical, a global leader in assistive mobility solutions, is excited to announce the acquisition of Nuprodx Inc., a California-based innovator and manufacturer of bathroom mobility products. This acquisition strengthens Sunrise Medical’s portfolio by adding Nuprodx’s best-in-class bathroom mobility solutions to its existing broad range of assistive mobility solutions.
Founded in 1998 by Bruce Hammer, a former motorcycle racer who became quadriplegic after an accident, Nuprodx is renowned for its patented shower tub slider systems and other bathroom products for mobility impaired users. These systems offer lightweight, portable designs that provide many safety and ease for transport features for users needing seated access to bathtubs and showers.
Nuprodx has seen consistent growth in the U.S., driven by its innovative designs and customer-focused approach. As part of Sunrise Medical, Nuprodx will now benefit from an enhanced distribution network across North America and globally, allowing it to meet growing demand both domestically and internationally.
David Gaskell, Nuprodx’s President & CEO, who will continue to lead the team within Sunrise Medical, commented: “We are incredibly excited to join the Sunrise Medical family and continue to accelerate growth. Joining Sunrise Medical is a tremendous opportunity to expand the reach and accelerate further development of our solutions. With Sunrise Medical’s global network and shared commitment to innovation and quality, I’m confident that together we will bring our life enhancing products to a wider global audience and help millions of people with disabilities and seniors live more independent and fulfilling lives.”
Thomas Babacan, President and CEO of Sunrise Medical group added: “Nuprodx’s innovative bathroom mobility products perfectly align with our mission to improve the lives of individuals with mobility challenges and will complement our current product portfolio offering. By combining Nuprodx’s proven product expertise with Sunrise’s distribution network and global infrastructure, we aim to provide even greater value to our customers worldwide and help more people to live more independently.”
For additional information, please get in touch with Karen Gallik at [email protected].
About Sunrise Medical: Committed to improving people’s lives, Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacturing, and distribution of innovative, high-quality assistive mobility devices and services. Distributed in more than 130 countries under its own 18 proprietary brands, the key products include manual and power wheelchairs, power assist products, pediatric and geriatric therapeutic devices, mobility scooters, daily living aids, and more. Operating in 23 countries, Sunrise Medical Group is headquartered in Malsch, Germany, and employs over 2,800 associates worldwide. For further information, please visit: https://www.sunrisemedical-group.com
About Nuprodx Inc.: Nuprodx Inc. is a pioneering developer and manufacturer of innovative bathroom mobility solutions designed to enhance the independence and safety of physically impaired individuals. Founded in 1998 by Bruce Hammer, Nuprodx has built a strong reputation for high-quality products, including its patented shower tub slider systems, roll-in chairs, and bath transfer solutions, which are recognized as best-in-class by users. Headquartered in Livermore, California, with additional facilities in Fresno, Nuprodx serves customers primarily in the United States. For more information, please visit: https://www.nuprodx.com
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