United Seating & Mobility and Affiliates Reach Agreement with RehabTECH Inc. to Acquire 3 Branch Locations

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- United Seating & Mobility (USM), one of the nation's premier mobility and rehab equipment suppliers, is excited to announce today that it has finalized a transaction with RehabTECH Inc. to acquire 3 branch locations.  

The transaction applies to Fridley, MN serving the greater Minneapolis Area, Oak Creek, WI serving the greater Milwaukee Area, and Appleton, WI; RehabTECH will continue to operate its Illinois and Indiana locations.

"The addition of RehabTECH's capable associates and strategic locations will advance our key initiative to sustainable growth as a leading provider.  We are very excited to welcome the RehabTECH staff to the USM team and look forward to the opportunities this expansion brings," said Bob Gouy, President and Chief Executive Officer of USM.

Mr. Gouy added, "Any agreement that helps to strengthen our company, as well as the affiliate companies' position, creates a more stable market and allows us to continue to find ways to deliver quality services and products in this challenging reimbursement environment."

United Seating & Mobility, based in St. Louis, MO, has a 30-year legacy of understanding complex mobility, advanced technology and the process that goes into finding the right wheelchair for each person. Our staff of more than 70 certified rehab technology professionals and 100 factory-trained technicians are dedicated to providing those with mobility needs with the best pathways to more satisfying lives, using the broadest possible range of products. USM is accredited nationally by ACHC and a qualified provider for most insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid. USM is united in our passion for putting lives in motion, delivering exceptional equipment, follow-through service and thoughtful care. National Customer Care Center 800.500.9150 or visit us online at UnitedSeating.com.

SOURCE United Seating & Mobility