PRIDE SELLS LIFTS AND RAMPS DIVISION TO HARMAR

Allows Pride to Focus on Other Products

EXETER, PA – Pride Mobility Products Corporation has sold its Lifts and Ramps division to Harmar Mobility LLC. This move allows Pride Mobility to further focus its efforts on developing consumer-driven mobility products in its scooter, power chair and lift chair product lines. 

“We are pleased that Harmar has acquired our lifts and ramps division,” said Scott Meuser, Pride Mobility Chairman and CEO. “Our business is about our consumers, and this change allows us to give consumers more of what they desire in our mobility products. We know that Harmar will continue to offer the same quality and support for our lifts and ramps, providing a seamless transition for our customers.” 

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products. The Pride family of companies also includes Quantum Rehab®, a leader in complex rehab power chairs. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1986, with a customer-first philosophy, Pride has grown into a global company with distribution centers throughout the U.S. and subsidiaries around the world. 

Founded in 1998, Harmar is a leading U.S. manufacturer of stair lifts, vertical platform lifts and scooter and wheelchair vehicle lifts. Liftsquad, Harmar’s nationwide certified support network, is the largest mobility and accessibility installation and service platform in the U.S.

JEFFREY DISTASIO NAMED SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PRIDE SALES

EXETER, PA – Pride Mobility Products® has named Jeffrey Distasio as the Senior Director of Pride Sales. Distasio is a top-producing sales and marketing leader with more than 20 years of experience, both with inside and field sales teams. 

He has held leadership roles with Gillette/Duracell, Aramark, Bausch & Lomb and Benco Dental. Most recently, Distasio spent three years with BioWorks, Inc. where he exceeded sales and gross profit goals and personally closed on three, first ever, national agreements within BioWorks’ industry. He also created sales training programs and onboarding programs for new hires at BioWorks.  

In his role at Pride, Distasio will be developing and growing the consumer sales and support and field sales teams to maximize company revenue and market share goals while ensuring cost efficiency and savings. 

“We look forward to Jeff’s expertise, collaboration and contribution to ensure that our company is well-positioned to grow the retail segment in a competitive environment,” said Scott Meuser, Chairman and CEO of Pride Mobility Products. “We are happy to welcome him to the Pride Team.” 

Distasio said he is excited to join the company and feels privileged to be part of a customer-first business. 

“I plan to work collaboratively across our internal and field-based teams to continue the advancement and continuous improvement of the sales and technical service organizations,” Distasio said. “We will strive to provide an exceptional customer experience and continue developing strong relationships with our customers. The quality of the people here at Pride, our innovative market-leading products and the relentless focus on improving the customer experience truly differentiates Pride Mobility, and I am proud to be part of the Pride family.” 

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products. The Pride family of companies also includes Quantum Rehab®, a leader in complex rehab power chairs. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1986, with a customer-first philosophy, Pride has grown into a global company with distribution centers throughout the U.S. and subsidiaries around the world.

PRIDE MOBILITY AND QUANTUM REHAB HOST DISABILITY MENTORING DAY

DURYEA, PA – Pride Mobility Products® and Quantum Rehab® offered approximately 20 Luzerne Intermediate Unit (LIU) 18 students with disabilities an opportunity to be mentored by career professionals in various fields during Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) 2018 on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the company’s Duryea facility. 

DMD is designed to bring students with disabilities into the workplace where they can learn about various career paths. Through Pride and Quantum’s 9th Annual DMD event, participants had the opportunity to meet with professionals to learn the typical job responsibilities and the necessary knowledge and skills needed for a specific vocation. Careers in research and development, sales, technical service, and production were highlighted. The students were able to tour the production area and see a brand-new, expanded test lab. 

“Our plan is to continue to be a very friendly company,” said Scott Meuser, Chairman and CEO of Pride and Quantum. We’re always trying to make products that make a difference in people’s lives. We’re glad you’re here to see that, and we’re glad you’re learning.” 

Many of the students, including Elizabeth Breznay, who is also a student at Wyoming Area Secondary Center, attend the event each year and look forward to it. Elizabeth’s parents were also at the event and communicated her enthusiasm. 

“She enjoyed hanging out and talking with Kiel (Eigen), who works in research and development,” said Helene Breznay, Elizabeth’s mom. “She loves being here.” 

Denise Truesdale, Vice President of Human Resources at Pride and Quantum, said she is proud that LIU 18 is including Pride and Quantum in their Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) Program in 2019 through Disability Mentoring Day. 

DMD originated at the White House in 1999 with less than three dozen local individuals participating. Now hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation’s largest cross-disability membership organization, DMD has evolved significantly to encompass participation in all 50 states and many countries around the world. To find out more about DMD, visit https://www.aapd.com/disability-mentoring-day/. 

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of mobility products. The Pride family of companies also includes Quantum Rehab®, a leader in complex rehab power chairs. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1986, with a customer-first philosophy, Pride has grown into a global company with distribution centers throughout the U.S. and subsidiaries around the world.

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PRIDE® LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-FIRST 4-MOTOR VivaLIFT!® POWER LIFT RECLINER

EXETER, PA – Pride Mobility Products® is pleased to announce the launch of the VivaLIFT!® Infinity Collection 525iM, an industry-first true infinite position, 4-motor power lift recliner, the most advanced Made-in-the-USA PLR to date. The VivaLIFT! Infinity Collection 525iM offers an exceptional number of power-adjustable positions, including trendelenburg, headrest, lumbar, backrest, footrest, and lift. With 4-motor control, all are infinite position, creating the most adjustable, comfortable power lift recliner available. With so many features, a new ergonomic, soft-touch hand control makes operating all functions effortless, complete with integrated USB device charging port. “Consumers want style, luxury, comfort, and functionality in today’s power lift recliner market,” said Micah Swick, Director of Pride Sales. “The VivaLIFT! 525iM, with a first-of-its-kind 4-motor design, reaches a new level with countless positions, encompassing all that the market has wished and more. The level of comfort is unprecedented in power lift recliners.” The made-in-the-USA VivaLIFT! Infinity Collection 525iM is available in four colors and two high-end upholstery choices, including Durasoft and UltraLeather. An industry-first lithium backup power battery provides the ultimate in reliability. For more information on the VivaLIFT! Infinity Collection 525iM, please visit https://www.pridemobility.com. 

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of consumer-inspired mobility products including Jazzy® Power Chairs, Jazzy Air®, Go-Go®Travel Mobility, Pride® Mobility Scooters, Pride® and VivaLIFT!® power lift recliners, and Pride® Lifts and Ramps. The Pride® family of companies also includes Quantum® Rehab, a leader in complex rehab power chairs with the Q6®Series of power bases, iLevel® elevation technology, TRU-Balance® Power Positioning Systems, and Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls, as well as Stealth Products, the foremost manufacturer of positioning components. Headquartered in Exeter, Pennsylvania, Pride also has operations in Australia, Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Pride is dedicated to providing expertly designed, engineered, and tested products incorporating technologically innovative features enabling consumers to achieve the highest quality of life. 

PRIDE MISSISSIPPI PLANT EXPERIENCES UNPRECEDENTED GROWTH

EXETER, PA – Pride® Mobility is pleased to announce that its Pontotoc, Mississippi, power lift recliner (PLR) plant is experiencing unprecedented growth and production output with its made-in-the-USA PLRs. Founded in 2016, Pride Mississippi is a vertically-integrated, wholly-owned power lift recliner manufacturing facility that embodies Made-in-the-USA craftsmanship and quality. From state-of-the-art sub-frame construction to hand-upholstered finish work, all is accomplished in-house, using the furniture industry’s leading manufacturing technologies, with a workforce of true craftsmen. “When we opened Pride Mississippi, we made an investment not just in manufacturing the highest-quality power lift recliners, but also to invest in the local people of generational craftsmen who make it all possible,” shares Micah Swick, Director of Pride Sales. “The response from our customers has been tremendous, with growth and product demand that proves the strength of made-in-the-USA manufacturing in the PLR market.” Pride Mississippi has grown to 156 employees and 240,000 square feet, serving as a notable employer in the region. “Pride is an originator of power lift recliners in the U.S., going back 32 years,” explains Swick. “We’re pleased that our made-in-the-USA roots continue flourishing at Pride Mississippi.”

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of consumer-inspired mobility products including Jazzy® Power Chairs, Jazzy Air®, Go-Go®Travel Mobility, Pride® Mobility Scooters, Pride® Lift Chairs, and Pride® Lifts and Ramps. The Pride® family of companies also includes Quantum® Rehab, a leader in complex rehab power chairs with the Q6®Series of power bases, iLevel® elevation technology, TRU-Balance® Power Positioning Systems, and Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls, as well as Stealth Products, the foremost manufacturer of positioning components. Headquartered in Exeter, Pennsylvania, Pride also has operations in Australia, Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Pride is dedicated to providing expertly designed, engineered, and tested products incorporating technologically innovative features enabling consumers to achieve the highest quality of life.

PRIDE MOBILITY AND QUANTUM REHAB HOST DISABILITY MENTORING DAY 2017

EXETER, PA – Pride Mobility Products® and Quantum Rehab® offered approximately 20 students with disabilities an opportunity to be mentored by career professionals in various fields at Pride and Quantum during Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) 2017 on Wed., Oct. 11, at the company’s Duryea facility. 

DMD is designed to bring students with disabilities into the workplace where they can learn about various career paths. Through Pride and Quantum’s 8th Annual DMD event, participants had the opportunity to meet with professionals to learn the typical job responsibilities and the necessary knowledge and skills needed for a specific vocation. Careers in research and development, sales, technical service, and production were highlighted. By hosting the event at the Duryea facility for the first time this year, the students were able to tour the production area and see a brand-new, expanded test lab. Scott Meuser, Chairman and CEO, addressed the group and thanked them for being a part of this special day, while promising to continue to participate in future years. 

Denise Truesdale, Vice President of Human Resources, was pleased to help organize the event. 

“We are privileged to have the opportunity to showcase the amazing work we do at Pride and QuantumRehab while educating the students, teachers, and aides about the many career opportunities available to individuals with disabilities,” Truesdale said. “It was a fun-filled day that allowed us to make a difference in people’s lives.” 

Many students said the highlight of their day was visiting the state-of-the-art test lab. 

“I loved how the wheelchairs moved,” said Sarah Moran, a student at Pittston Area High School. “I never got to drive one before! I also was able to see one go through water in the test lab.” 

DMD originated at the White House in 1999 with less than three dozen local individuals participating. Now hosted by the American Association of People with Disabilities, the nation’s largest cross-disability membership organization, DMD has evolved significantly to encompass participation in all 50 states and many countries around the world. To find out more about DMD, visit http://www.aapd.com/disability-mentoring-day/. 

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of consumer-inspired mobility products including Jazzy® Power Chairs, Jazzy Air®, Go-Go® Travel Mobility, Pride® Mobility Scooters, Pride® Power Lift Recliners, and Pride® Lifts and Ramps. The Pride® family of companies also includes Quantum Rehab®, a leader in complex rehab power chairs including the Q6 Edge® 2.0, 4Front™, iLevel® seat elevation technology, and Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls, as well as Stealth Products®, the foremost manufacturer of positioning components. Headquartered in Exeter, Pennsylvania, Pride also has operations in Australia, Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.

VivaLIFT!™ Power Recliners to Debut at Medtrade

EXETER, PA – Pride® Mobility is pleased to introduce its VivaLIFT!™ brand of power lift recliners in booth 1911 at Medtrade Fall 2017 in Atlanta, Oct. 23-25. VivaLIFT! is a new “lifestyle” collection of power lift recliners featuring a variety of innovative features and fashion-forward designs for broader consumer appeal, along with industry-leading provider pricing to support their retail business. “These feature-rich, fashion-forward recliners are designed to increase the HME retail provider cash-transaction business, with the highest retailer margins in our industry,” said Micah Swick, National Sales Director of Pride Mobility.  “Consumers are several times more likely to spend on products they want than on the products they need. The VivaLIFT! brand gives the HME retail dealer something to sell that is appealing to both the general population and the medical market.” 

In addition to power lift and recline, select VivaLIFT! chairs will include:

  • Two-motor, infinite positioning mechanisms
  • Adjustable power headrest that raises the head, neck and shoulders
  • Power lumbar support for personalized ergonomic comfort
  • Lithium Battery Backup – an industry first, it packs abundant power that lasts for days and replaces ordinary one-time use backups

The VivaLIFT! line will soon appear on the recently updated Pride Mobility website (www.PrideMobility.com). The website will help build brand awareness and drive consumers to our HME providers. The website will showcase the VivaLIFT! collection and includes a “Where to Buy” function so consumers can find local dealers.   

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of consumer-inspired mobility products including Jazzy® Power Chairs, Jazzy Air®, Go-Go®Travel Mobility, Pride® Mobility Scooters, Pride® Lift Chairs, and Pride® Lifts and Ramps. The Pride® family of companies also includes Quantum® Rehab, a leader in complex rehab power chairs with the Q6®Series of power bases, iLevel® elevation technology, TRU-Balance® Power Positioning Systems, and Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls, as well as Stealth Products, the foremost manufacturer of positioning components. Headquartered in Exeter, Pennsylvania, Pride also has operations in Australia, Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Pride is dedicated to providing expertly designed, engineered, and tested products incorporating technologically innovative features enabling consumers to achieve the highest quality of life.

PRIDE MOBILITY® PLANT THRIVES IN PONTOTOC

EXETER, PA – Pride Mobility Products® is pleased to announce the success of its Pontotoc, Mississippi, manufacturing facility, a thriving plant for the global company that manufactures mobility products. “We chose Pontotoc two years ago as the home of our made-in-the-USA power lift recliners due to the area’s renown craftsmanship and work ethic,” share’s Joe O’Brien, Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing for Pride Mobility Products. “Since opening the plant, the demand for the power lift recliners made there has been exceptionally positive, and we’re excited by the success of the plant.” “We’re a global leader in the mobility industry, but deeply value local roots and community,” explains Denise Truesdale, Vice President of Human Resources for Pride. “It’s our privilege to not only serve our existing Pontotoc employees but to provide additional employment opportunities and engage within the community as a whole.” For information on current job openings, please visit the Careers section on http://www.PrideMobility.com or click here.

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of consumer-inspired mobility products including Jazzy® Power Chairs, Jazzy Air®, Go-Go®Travel Mobility, Pride® Mobility Scooters, Pride® Lift Chairs, and Pride® Lifts and Ramps. The Pride® family of companies also includes Quantum® Rehab, a leader in complex rehab power chairs with the Q6®Series of power bases, iLevel® elevation technology, TRU-Balance® Power Positioning Systems, and Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls, as well as Stealth Products, the foremost manufacturer of positioning components. Headquartered in Exeter, Pennsylvania, Pride also has operations in Australia, Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Pride is dedicated to providing expertly designed, engineered, and tested products incorporating technologically innovative features enabling consumers to achieve the highest quality of life.

PRIDE® REACHES SALES MILESTONES WITH RETAIL POWER CHAIRS

EXETER, PA – Pride Mobility Products® is pleased to announce that its providers have achieved sales milestones with its Jazzy Air® and Go-Chair retail power chairs, each reaching the 1,000 units sold mark. “Both the Jazzy Air and Go-Chair launched in 2016, as key products for the retail space,” shares Micah Swick, Director of Pride Sales. “Seeing both reaching 1,000 units sold in such a short amount of time is a testimony to the strength of the retail market. These checkbook-friendly products are a huge win for both providers and consumers.” The Jazzy Air and Go-Chair serve as signature retail products, combining functionality, quality and value, all geared toward serving as true lifestyle-enhancing products. The Jazzy Air allows 10” of stabilized elevation while fully mobile at up to 3.5 mph for standing-height functionality and social inclusion. The Go-Chair offers true portability in a power chair without sacrificing style or performance. “What providers express is that when retail products are lifestyle-based, they are attracting checkbook consumers in ever-increasing numbers,” adds Swick. “We’re excited to be supporting retail providers with such demanded products, and thrilled to see their success in tangible sales numbers.” For more information on the Jazzy Air and Go-Chair, please visit https://www.PrideMobility.com. Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of consumer-inspired mobility products including Jazzy® Power Chairs, Jazzy Air®, Go-Go®Travel Mobility, Pride® Mobility Scooters, Pride® Lift Chairs, and Pride® Lifts and Ramps. The Pride® family of companies also includes Quantum® Rehab, a leader in complex rehab power chairs with the Q6®Series of power bases, iLevel® elevation technology, TRU-Balance® Power Positioning Systems, and Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Controls, as well as Stealth Products, the foremost manufacturer of positioning components. Headquartered in Exeter, Pennsylvania, Pride also has operations in Australia, Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Pride is dedicated to providing expertly designed, engineered, and tested products incorporating technologically innovative features enabling consumers to achieve the highest quality of life.

PRIDE® EXPANDS VERTICAL, MADE-IN-USA MANUFACTURING

EXETER, PA – October 7, 2016 –  Pride Mobility Products® is pleased to announce the beginning of manufacturing in its wholly-owned, vertically-integrated, lift chair manufacturing plant in Pontotoc, Mississippi.

The Pride Mississippi plant is dedicated to producing the highest-quality lift chairs in the market, using state-of-the-art manufacturing technology, quality-control processes, and local craftsman.

“We listen to our providers and know the exceptional quality demanded in the lift chair market,” explains Joe O’Brien, Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing. “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. The results are proving phenomenal in every aspect.”

Pride Mississippi, which currently employs approximately 100 local employees, manufacturers every aspect of Pride® lift chairs. The ultra-quality-controlled process begins with state-of-the-art computerized cutters that precisely form each of the lift chair’s engineered inner structure. From there, master craftsmen add the springs, upholstery, and lift mechanism – creating an entire lift chair within the plant. The result is that from engineering to manufacturing to delivery, Pride’s lift chairs are uniquely manufactured in America, to the most stringent quality and manufacturing standards.

Providers will begin receiving models built in the Pride Mississippi plant as of November 7, 2016, with the majority of Pride lift chairs manufactured there by January 1, 2017.

“We’re proud to continue demonstrating through three decades of manufacturing lift chairs that wholly ‘Made-in-the-USA’ creates superior product outcomes,” adds Patrick Ramey, Director of Manufacturing, Pride Mississippi.

Pride Mobility Products® Corporation is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of consumer-inspired mobility products including Jazzy  Power Chairs, Jazzy Air™, Go-Go  Travel Mobility, Pride  Mobility Scooters, Pride  Lift Chairs, and Pride  Lifts and Ramps. The Pride  family of companies also includes Quantum  Rehab, a leader in complex rehab power chairs with the Q6  Series of power bases, iLevel  elevation technology, TRU-Balance  Power Positioning Systems, and Q-Logic Drive Controls, as well as Stealth Products, the foremost manufacturer of positioning components. Headquartered in Exeter, Pennsylvania, Pride also has operations in Australia, Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Pride is dedicated to providing expertly designed, engineered, and tested products incorporating technologically innovative features enabling consumers to achieve the highest quality of life.