Verizon Private IP Quadruples Network Capacity for Invacare's European Operations Jun 25, 2009
Verizon Business' Fully Managed Solution Provides Secure Foundation for VoIP Communications at Additional Invacare Locations. PARIS, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Invacare Corp., a leading global manufacturer of wheelchairs and home medical equipment, has chosen Verizon Business to deploy and manage its new European communications network ... The complete solution offers a secure, cost-effective way for Invacare to provide its employees with immediate availability of applications. (PR Newswire)
Family files lawsuit in Portland woman's death Relatives of Karlene Willemsen, who was killed in a fire a year ago, seek $8.5 million from a wheelchair maker and other companies Feb 7, 2009
The suit, filed Monday in Multnomah County Circuit Court, names the manufacturer of the motorized wheelchair, Invacare Corp., and several companies that sell the wheelchairs or make their component parts and accessories, and companies that lease and maintain them. The suit alleges the wheelchair malfunctioned, caught on fire and burned Willemsen -- who was unable to move because of multiple sclerosis -- while she was in a motorized hospital bed, also built by Invacare Corp. ... According to news... (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Invacare's Health Improves Feb 1, 2008
Cost cuts were the right prescription for Invacare ... For the fourth quarter, Invacare (nyse: - - ) reported it earned $7 ... Invacare also encouraged early retirements to cut labor costs. (Forbes -- Markets)
USA-based Ghanaians give to Oda Gov't Hospital Jan 30, 2008
The items included bed sheets, digital thermometer, stethoscope, invacare quality alternative, diabetes stripes, clutches and bedside pants, among others. Presenting the items, Nana Darko announced that he and his colleague had adopted the female ward and would be carrying out extension work on it soon. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Business people Jan 13, 2008
Claude Dockter, BS, RRT, coordinator of clinical services for Great Plains Rehabilitation Services at St. Alexius Medical Center, has been awarded the 2007 AARC Invacare Award for Excellence in Home Respiratory Care. Dockter was presented with the award during the AARC International Respiratory Congress in Orlando, Fla. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Footpath scooter jams Jan 6, 2008
John Payne, general manager for NSW of leading scooter manufacturer Invacare, said the market was "growing substantially". The machines retailed from between $2500 and $10,000 and were popular among the elderly, who had decreased mobility but wished to live an independent lifestyle, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Featured Stocks on Today's Edition of the Analyst's Review: RESP, RMD, IVC, SYK Dec 27, 2007
On today's show, Elliott Schlang, analyst for The Great Lakes Review, a division of Soleil Securities, discussed Respironics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) (), ResMed, Inc. (NYSE: ) (), Invacare Corp. (NYSE: ) (), and Stryker Corp. (NYSE: ) (). "We love [Respironics] fundamentally," Schlang said. (PR Newswire)
Ill Winds in Washington Dec 13, 2007
You Are Viewing: Medicare Bill Threatens Small-Cap Health Stocks (Apria Healthcare Group, Hanger Orthopedic Group, Invacare, Amedisys, Gentiva Health Services, Kindred Healthcare, MedCath, LHC Group). (SmartMoney)
Local Marine gets mobilized Dec 8, 2007
Within weeks, Cartier was measured and a state of the art, Invacare TDX SP motorized wheelchair was being assembled. The day before Thanksgiving, Judy Lee and LTC Providers marketing manager Mark Hoffman drove to the lake and presented Cartier with her new wheelchair. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Essential Source For Key Data Relating To The Israel Hospital Supplies Medical Equipment Market Nov 9, 2007
Business Wire: public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing. November 09, 2007 02:30 AM Eastern Time. (BusinessWire)
Designers focus on practical products: spinning toothbrush, paint-can spout Nov 5, 2007
Nottingham-Spirk Design Associates has sold its ideas to a variety of companies, including Newell Rubbermaid Inc., Little Tikes, Huffy, Invacare Corp., Procter e Co. and Black r Corp. Product designs emerge from brainstorming sessions where designers try to make keen observations about ordinary things ... Invacare wheelchair redesign. (North County Times)
Ingen Tech Announces Exclusive Oxyview Distribution Deal With Invacare Supply Group Sep 22, 2007
Ingen Technologies, Inc. announces the exclusive Oxyview distribution deal with Invacare Supply Group, Inc.. Yucaipa, California Ingen Technologies, Inc. (OTC:IGTG), a medical device manufacturer, announced that the Board of Directors approved the entry of Ingen into an exclusive distribution agreement with Invacare Supply Group, Inc. ("ISG") ... This is very much in line with ISGs continuing efforts to bring innovation and high quality to its customers, says Doug Harper, General Manager of... (Investors Business Daily)
A BLUE SUMMER FOR SANTA Sep 14, 2007
There are no licensed repair shops within 100 miles of Wickham's San Andreas home, according to the Web site of the company that built his wheelchair, Invacare. Within 200 miles, there are only two. (The Union Democrat)
The Brazil Hospital Supplies Medical Equipment Market Report is an Essential Information Resource on the Sector Sep 11, 2007
Business Wire: public relations, press release distribution, investor relations, SEC filing. September 11, 2007 04:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. (BusinessWire)
Get a Deep Insight into the Powered and Manual Beds Market - Forecasts to 2010 Aug 28, 2007
The report profiles 99 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Hillenbrand Industries, Hill-Rom Company, Inc., Huntleigh Technology, Invacare Corporation, Kinetic Concepts, Inc., Paramount Bed Co., Ltd., Stryker Corporation, and Sunrise Medical, Inc. ... Invacare Corporation (USA). (BusinessWire)
On Ideas Names Creative Chief Aug 21, 2007
On Ideas' clients include Winn-Dixie Stores, First Federal Bank of Charleston, Mobility Products Unlimited, DeVry University, Invacare Corporation, Pet Paradise, Predator Cues and Veolia Environmental Services. . (AdWeek)
U.S. wheelchair tennis champions feature player from Wichita Jun 29, 2007
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that the U.S. team won the Quad title at the 2007 Invacare World Team Cup, which was held June 11-17 in Stockholm, Sweden ... The 2007 Invacare World Team Cup, the premier wheelchair-tennis team-based international competition, featured 32 nations from around the globe. (El Dorado Times, KS)
Are Electric Scooters Really An Oil Company's Worst Nightmare? Jun 19, 2007
Cheap electric Invacare mobility Scooters starting at $565. Large assortment of accessories available. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sanford, county vote for incentives Jun 14, 2007
Invacare Corp., which distributes products to more than 15,000 medical-equipment providers worldwide, plans to add 50 jobs to its staff of 311 at its Sanford plant, the second largest in the United States for the Ohio-based company ... "I'm really excited about his opportunity," said Commissioner Mike McLean, noting that Invacare has been an active member of the corporate community ... Invacare's Sanford plant, at 2101 E. Lake Mary Blvd., generates about $25,000 in property taxes annually. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
NZ manufacturer to relocate to China May 16, 2007
However, it said its contract manufacturing business would remain in Christchurch - leaving the company, owned by US company Invacare, with around 130 staff in Christchurch. The decision comes on top of large lay-off announcements from three large Christchurch manufacturers - GL Bowron, Click Clack and Whisper Gen last month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
!!! GARAGE SALES !!! May 11, 2007
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 1 desk; 2 w/chairs , Sunmarck InvaCare; Sears Cardio Fit Plus w/book; portable TV; hideaway bed; sofa eat covers; pressure cooker; 30" Fridgadaire kitchen stove; small items. 2. 1221 12th Pl., 7 a.m. - noon; annual sample sale. golf eqiupment and accessories; clothing for kids s, all brand new. 3. 911 7th St., 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; dining table (older); large sofa; drapes; floor lamps; car mats (new); lawn chairs; pint jars and other jars; many other items. 4. 806 W. 2nd St.,... (Kalona News, IA)
Forest Hills Pro Builds Wheelchair Tennis League May 11, 2007
(Dan Levine) Dylan Levine, the top-ranked junior wheelchair tennis player in the country, traveled from Paramus, N.J. for practice time with Forest Hills coach Aki Takayama (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Family sues for mans death in FEMA trailer fire Apr 11, 2007
Numerous other companies -- Victor Products of Indiana, Invacare Corp. of Ohio, Thompson Mills of Georgia and Lorilard Tobacco Co. -- are named in the lawsuit because their products were involved in the conflagration, Conry said, though he noted that subsequent actions in the trial may result in some companies removal later. FEMA, however, is not being sued, Conry said, because the lawsuit is for product liability, and FEMA is not considered a manufacturer. (WWLTV.com, LA)
