Drive Devilbiss Healthcare
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (June 4, 2021)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare recently shipped 17,000 oxygen concentrator compressors from China via one of the world’s largest cargo transport airplanes.
PORT WASHINGTON, NY (November 19, 2019)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare announced that its Chief Executive Officer Bob Gilligan has stepped down, and that the company’s board of directors has appointed former Dentsply Sirona executive Robert Size as the company’s new CEO. He will assume day-to-day leadership of the company and will also join Drive’s board of directors.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 7, 2019)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (Drive) announced on Oct. 3, that it successfully closed on its previously announced transaction, and received $35 million in new capital coupled with a reduction in cash debt service obligations from its current lenders of approximately $100 million over the next two and a half years.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (September 23, 2019)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (Drive) announced that it agreed in principle to receive $35 million in new capital together with a reduction in cash debt service obligations from its current lenders. The transaction has broad support across Drive’s capital structure, including a substantial majority of Drive’s first and second lien lenders and new capital from the company’s primary equity holders.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. ( December 10, 2018)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare announced the addition of the Low‐Height, Semi‐Electric and Manual Crank beds as part of the Premier Homecare Bed collection.
All three beds feature durable, heavy-duty, polyethylene molded bed ends that are embossed with “Head” and “Foot” to help ensure proper assembly. The bed ends are also compatible with existing full‐ and semi‐electric beds.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (March 13, 2018) Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare will recognize World Sleep Day, March 16, to raise awareness of the need for quality sleep and the prevalence of undiagnosed sleep apnea in Latin America.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (December 4, 2017)—Bob Gilligan, former CEO of GE Industrial Solutions, joined Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare as the new CEO today.
Harvey Diamond has assumed the role of Vice Chairman for Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare. In his new role, Diamond will serve as a senior advisor to the company and as a voice to customers, vendors and investors. He will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 31, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced its Med‐Aire Melody Alternating Pressure and Low Air Loss Mattress Replacement System today.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 25, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced five ergonomically designed Comfort Touch Cushions to its Pressure Prevention Product Line recently.
These cushions include an elevation wedge, knee support cushion, neck support pillow, seat cushion and heated lumbar support backrest to assist with the therapeutic needs of consumers. Many of these cushions also offer hot and/or cold therapy options.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (October 5, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare introduced its 10 Liter Oxygen Concentrator today.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (June 20, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare’s VP of Pressure Prevention, Karen Lerner, will present “Befuddled about Bed Support Surfaces? Become an Expert” at the RESNA 2017 Annual Conference June 30 at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans, Louisiana.
“Every patient is different,” said Lerner. “Using the right bed support surface for the patient’s specific needs will affect positive clinical outcomes where everyone can win—patients and providers alike.”
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (April 10, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare announced that Joseph Lewarski, Vice President of Global Respiratory and Sleep, will speak at the AARC 70th Anniversary Conference at the Dittrick Museum of Medical History on Saturday, April 22.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (February 2, 2017)—Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare announced today the official launch of its new brand, “Inspired by Drive.”
The brand is inspired by children with special needs, and is fueled by the traditions of the Drive family of companies. “Inspired by Drive” joins the Columbia Medical, Specialised Orthotic Services (U.K.) and Wenzelite Rehab brands into one, and together they represent over 70 years of Pediatric Rehab experience.