United Seating & Mobility Reaches Agreement to Acquire Advacare Mobility & Seating

ST. LOUIS, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- United Seating & Mobility (USM), one of the nation's leading complex mobility equipment suppliers, is excited to announce today that it has finalized a transaction with Advacare Mobility & Seating to acquire its Mobility Business located in suburban Kansas City, with additional locations being acquired in Topeka and Wichita, KS.

"The addition of the Advacare's rehab team and its strategic locations allows us to grow in a sustainable way within one of our core markets. We are very excited to welcome the outstanding rehab 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, "We have had a long term association with Advacare and I have personally known Jerry Stevens, its president and founder, for over 20 years. I am very pleased that Jerry has also decided to join our team as a director with responsibility for acquisition integration. We are confident that this agreement will allow us to continue to find ways of delivering improved services to our mutual clients in a challenging healthcare environment."

United Seating & Mobility, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, has a 30-year legacy in complex mobility. Our staff of more than 90 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. Please call our National Customer Care Center 800.500.9150 or visit us online at UnitedSeating.com.

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