DME manufacturer Drive Medical Ltd., the European subsidiary of Drived Medical, has acquired Specialised Orthotic Services Ltd. (SOS), a maker of mobility seating solutions.
With expertise in postural management, SOS provides specialized seating systems and other rehabilitation products for mobility patients. As part of the deal Medical Limited also acquired SOS’s manufacturing and distribution facility in Staffordshire, England.
“The acquisition of Specialised Orthotic Services extends our already significant presence in Europe and expands our portfolio of products in the specialized seating and rehabilitation market,” said Harvey Diamond, Drive’s chairman and CEO. “The research and development team at SOS continually develops new products and services for customers to use in their homes and communities.
“This is a strategic acquisition for the Drive family of companies, and complements Drive’s U.S. Wenzelite line of mobility and seating products for children and adults,” Diamond added. “With the acquisition of SOS, Drive Medical has acquired a seasoned management team under the outstanding leadership of [SOS founder and current Managing Director] Gordon McQuilton MBE.”
Richard Kolodny, president of Drive Medical said SOS products such as the “P” Pod, Nessie and its range of postural seating systems will enhance Drive’s global product offering in the seating and positioning segment.
“We are confident that we will achieve additional growth in this area through the introduction of Drive’s complementary product lines to the SOS customers, Kolodny said.
“Our passion is to provide an effective and caring service and we are very proud of the excellent reputation we have achieved over the past 30-plus years,” McQuilton added. “… We believe the partnership will allow our organization to thrive in new and current markets with the additional resources that Drive will provide, ensuring our customers’ expectations are always exceeded.”