ThyssenKrupp Access Acquires Elevator Division of Mobility Concepts, Inc.

ThyssenKrupp Access, a leading manufacturer of stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and residential elevators announces its acquisition of Mobility Concepts, Inc. Elevator Division, a leading residential elevator and accessibility equipment dealer in the Northwest.

Grandview, MO (PRWEB) May 5, 2005 -- ThyssenKrupp Access, a leading manufacturer of stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, and residential elevators announces its acquisition of Mobility Concepts, Inc. Elevator Division, a leading residential elevator and accessibility equipment dealer in the Northwest. Mobility Concepts, located in Fife, WA also specializes in sales, service, and installation of automotive adaptive equipment, conversion vans, and patient lift systems, which is not part of the acquisition. The acquisition of Mobility Concepts Elevator Division will enable us to further penetrate the Northwestern United States, said Thomas Hance, president of ThyssenKrupp Access. This acquisition falls inline with our long-term accessibility equipment and residential elevator growth strategy."    

This acquisition maintains our common values and reinforces our mutual commitment to the customers," said Melissa Cleary, president of Mobility Concepts. We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with ThyssenKrupp Access and look forward to a long-term relationship."

Mobility Concepts will still continue to operate its other divisions under the Mobility Concepts name. The residential elevator, stair lift, and wheelchair lift division will be owned and operated as ThyssenKrupp Access. Duane Bishop has joined ThyssenKrupp Access as the new branch manager of the Fife, WA location and will run the day-to-day operations.

About Mobility Concepts, Inc.
Mobility Concepts, Inc. located in Fife, WA was established in 1993. They specialize in sales, service, and installation of mobility equipment for the disabled. Products include residential elevators and wheelchair lifts, automotive adaptive equipment, conversion vans, and patient lift systems.

About ThyssenKrupp Access
Since 1947, ThyssenKrupp Access, headquartered in Grandview, MO, has been the worlds leading accessibility equipment and residential elevator manufacturer. Equipment manufactured at its plant include stair lifts, wheelchair lifts and elevators for both residential and commercial use. ThyssenKrupp Access has more than 1,000 dealers nationwide along with 16 company owned and operated field sales offices. For more information about ThyssenKrupp Access, visit the companys web site at www.tkaccess.com.

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