Longmont, Colo. Sunrise Medical has announced the acquisitions of Adaptive Equipment Systems (AES), RehabiliTech and Whitmyer Biomechanics, Inc. The three

Longmont, Colo.

Sunrise Medical has announced the acquisitions of Adaptive
Equipment Systems (AES), RehabiliTech and Whitmyer Biomechanics,
Inc. The three will form a separate seating division at Sunrise to
be headquartered in Baltimore and headed by Tom Novotny, president
of AES.

AES, with locations in Baltimore, San Francisco and Seattle, is
a full-range manufacturer of wheelchair seating and positioning
products, including the Li'l Kiddos line of pediatric hardware and
seating, SculptureFit custom-molded seating and the ComforFit line
of soft secondary supports.

Kansas City, Kan.-based RehabiliTech manufactures
custom-configured wheelchair seating systems, including the
ShurShape brand of custom-molded seating as well as the FocusPoint
line of wheelchair back cushions.

Tallahassee, Fla.-based Whitmyer Biomechanix manufactures custom
head-support systems and accessories.

“We believe that the unique capabilities of these
companies complement each other,” said Sunrise Chairman and
CEO Mike Hammes. “This will put Sunrise in the premier
position in the specialized seating industry in North
America.”

Hammes added that Sunrise, currently in the fifth year of a
five-year plan, is now positioned to add “strategically
focused” acquisitions to its operations.

The company said there are no plans to change the product
offerings, service or support at any of the newly acquired
companies.