Sunrise Medical

FRESNO, Calif. (January 23, 2019)—Sunrise Medical announced the launch of the new QUICKIE Q700 M SEDEO PRO, a configurable and easily adjustable mid-wheel drive power wheelchair. For moderate to complex clinical needs, the SEDEO PRO combines a highly adjustable seat frame with a broad choice of support and positioning options.

FRESNO, Calif. (September 5, 2018)—Sunrise Medical announces the launch of the new QUICKIE Q700 M SEDEO ERGO, an advanced mid-wheel drive power wheelchair. The Q700 M provides intelligent seating designed for more complex mobility, seating and positioning needs.

FRESNO, Calif. (August 27, 2018)—Sunrise Medical’s board of directors has appointed Thomas Babacan as the company’s new president and CEO. Babacan has a solid background in global, innovation-driven businesses.

FRESNO, Calif. (August 1, 2018)—Sunrise Medical develops, designs, manufactures and distributes manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, scooters, seating and positioning products and has acquired Magic Mobility, an Australian-based designer and manufacturer of innovative all-terrain power wheelchairs manufactured and distributed from its facility in Melbourne.

WATERLOO, Iowa (July 18, 2018)—VGM Group, Inc. has released the names of the five people who will serve on the HME Woman of the Year Honorary Selection Committee.

FRESNO, Calif. (June 5, 2018)—As part of World Environment Day 2018: Beat Plastic Pollution, Sunrise Medical recently reported efforts aimed at environmental responsibility. Focus includes:

FRESNO, Calif. (April 17, 2018)—Sunrise Medical announced the launch of its ultra-lightweight folding manual wheelchair. The QUICKIE Xenon2 offers all the benefits of QUICKIE’s high-end rigid chairs, now with the convenience of folding.

FRESNO, Calif. (June 5, 2017)—Sunrise Medical is committed to protecting the environment in its everyday activities. The company has long been focused on environmental sustainability in its facilities, embracing processes to conserve natural resources, avoiding pollution and actively reusing materials and recycling. Sunrise Medical is purposeful in fully embedding green thinking throughout its organization globally.

FRESNO, Calif. (June 1, 2017)—Sunrise Medical announced that Thomas Rossnagel, President and CEO since 2009, has decided to leave his position for family reasons.

Effective June 1st, Johan Ek, chairman of the Board of Directors, will take over as acting CEO.

FRESNO, Calif., (April 24, 2017)—Sunrise Medical is introducing of the new JAY J3 HV wheelchair back. This is a wheelchair back which can adjust to an individual’s microclimate. Designed with feedback from customers and leveraging proven climate adjustment technology from the automotive industry, this new product gives the user superior clinical seating and exceptional comfort. With the flip of a switch the user can warm up or cool down for a better experience in all settings.

FRESNO, Calif. (April 17, 2017)—Sunrise Medical is pleased to announce enhancements to the adult Quickie and the pediatric Zippie IRISTM tilt-in-space wheelchair lines, improving on a trusted pioneer in the industry. IRIS is an acronym for Intelligent Rotation In Space. Created by Sunrise Medical and patented in 2007, Rotation-in-Space or Tilt-in-Space technology helps to facilitate respiratory function, feeding, pressure relief and visual alignment for the wheelchair user.

FRESNO, Calif. (July 21, 2016)—Sunrise Medical introduced the new One Team. One Will global team of ambassadors. This team is formed of 39 high-level athletes around the world representing more than 15 countries competing in 14 sports. These elite competitors have the determination to succeed, to achieve their best and to “Live Without Limits.” Athletes in this program compete in global manual and sport wheelchair brands manufactured by Sunrise Medical: Quickie, RGK and Sopur.

FRESNO, Calif. (May 24, 2016)—Today, Sunrise Medical announced the Zippie IRIS (Intelligent-Rotation-in-Space) wheelchair is now available with a folding option providing compact portability. With its pediatric-specific design, the Zippie IRIS offers a superior combination of positioning, maneuverability and now with the patented XLOCK folding crossbrace, folds into a compact size for convenient transport.

FRESNO, Calif. (March 9, 2016)—Sunrise Medical is pleased to announce new enhancements to the JAY GS cushion. The GS was first introduced to the market in 1996 and has the unique capability of growing and adapting with the user, making it an outstanding solution for growing kits and young adults.

FRESNO, Calif. (November 10, 2015)—Sunrise Medical is thrilled to introduce the fresh new look and user-friendly design of its website, sunrisemedical.com. As a company dedicated to improving people’s lives, Sunrise Medical is continually looking to enhance its customers’ experience, and online interaction and resources are an integral part of this experience.

FRESNO, Calif. (November 6, 2015)—Sunrise Medical is pleased to announce the launch of the Quickie 7 Series ultra lightweight rigid wheelchairs.

The Quickie 7 Series wheelchairs are designed for active users who want the highest level of customization and the lightest weight materials. The 7 Series’ frame is crafted from 7000 Series aerospace aluminum that has been heat treated to increase strength and allow for thinner, lighter weight tubing.