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The Invacare®Action®1 low active wheelchair is a modified version of the Invacare®Tracer®SX5
low-active wheelchair that was adapted to suit the market requirements of Europe, Australia, New Zealand
and China. It is one of the first low-active wheelchair platforms for Invacare.
The Invacare®Myon
TM
Medium-Active wheelchair is a comfortable, foldable, lightweight wheelchair
that is suited for everyday use. Key features of this wheelchair are increased center of gravity positioning
and increased seat depth and seat width. It is a shared platform with other models in the Myon™family
which means that therapists and dealers can maximize opportunities for modularity and personalized
adjustments for the consumer. The Myon™wheelchair is based off of a successful European platform and
launched in Canada in 2011.
Local Products
In 2011 the Invacare®Veranda
TM
low active manual wheelchair product was expanded in the
United States from the existing 18 inch seat width to include 16 inch and 20 inch widths. This further
developed the market interest in the Veranda wheelchair as it was able to accommodate a larger group of
consumers.
In the United States, the Invacare®Top End®Crossfire
TM
T7A custom manual wheelchair was
introduced as 25% lighter compared to its predecessor, the Invacare®Top End®Crossfire™T6A. This was
accomplished by using a special 7005 aluminum to reduce the wall thickness and carving weight out of
more than 20 components, while appreciating the need for durability and performance in the wheelchair.
The ingenuity of the T7A wheelchair design is that it minimizes high-stress concentrations throughout the
entire chair, making a lighter and stronger chair.
The European Invacare®Kite®wheelchair is an outdoor-indoor power wheelchair built to incorporate
Invacare’s new and patented wheelbase technology. This adaptable power chair comes equipped with Dual
Swing Technology (D.S.T.)®feature; a suspension system engineered for driving comfort and traction. The
Kite wheelchair is designed for active consumers who love outdoor activities yet who still require a compact
chair in their everyday life.
The new Invacare®Storm®4 Max wheelchair is the latest addition to the European Storm range of
rear-wheel drive power wheelchair products, designed for heavier clients. It features a longer chassis to
improve weight distribution yet still provide excellent maneuverability outdoors or inside. Extra long, sturdy
armrests and leg rests will support the consumer, especially when re-positioning themselves within the seat.
The Invacare®Spectra®XTR wheelchair in Europe has been developed to combine powerful driving
performance with comfort. High torque motors and a unique suspension design provide a smoother, easier
ride. The interchangeable seating systems offer excellent flexibility and modularity, and coupled with a new
easy to remove cable free battery system, the Spectra XTR wheelchair is extremely quick and simple to
service.
The popular Invacare®ScanBed®755 bed from Europe is now available in wider variants of 1050 mm
and 1200 mm, proving even more comfort for taller or larger clients (weights of 200 kg).The ScanBed 755
Wide bed is attractive and modern, the streamlined design, it is intended to blend into any homecare or
institutional environment.
MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLIERS
The company’s objective is to continue to reduce costs and possibly consolidate facilities to maintain its
high quality supply. The company seeks to achieve this objective through a strategic combination of Invacare
manufacturing facilities, contract manufacturing facilities and key suppliers. The operational strategy further
supports the marketing strategy with flexible providers of new and modified products that respond to the
demands of the market.
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