MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Otto Bock US HealthCare has announced its acquisition of 17-year-old seating system manufacturer Tri Quality. The company's 28 employees are now part of the Otto Bock Company Group based in Duderstadt, Germany.

Leading up to the purchase, Otto Bock had distributed Tri Quality's Nu-Tec planar seating for seven years.

John Crane will lead the business, and Tri Quality will operate out of its current location in Sacramento, Calif., according to a release.