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ROCHESTER, Minn. – Lifeway Mobility is expanding its coverage area in southeastern Minnesota. The company will now offer stair lifts, wheelchair ramps and a variety of basic transfer aid solutions to those living in Rochester, Minn., and surrounding areas. “We are looking forward to providing extended coverage to welcome even more satisfied customers from the Rochester and surrounding communities in south central/eastern Minnesota to the Lifeway Mobility family,” said Bruce Stevenson,...

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. - Handicare took “a big step” into the U.S. market recently, when it created the position of business development director and hired Chris Blackmore.The Norway-based company has a presence in the U.S., but with Blackmore's contacts, it hopes to make significant strides here. Previously, Blackmore was a regional vice president of sales for Pride Mobility Products.“After 14 years, you get the opportunity to form quite a few relationships,” he said. “My...

TRENTON, N.J. - HME providers in New Jersey have negotiated an amendment to a bill that should keep them from needing elevator contractor licenses to provide chair lifts and stair lifts.Earlier this year, providers learned that a proposed bill that would require licensure by a state board to install elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks would also apply to them.“If the bill were allowed to go through with its original wording, we would be forced to hire a union certified installer,”...