Invacare
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1885
- HeadquartersElyria, United States
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Invacare firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Invacare
- Legal name
- Invacare International Holdings Corp.
- Website
- https://global.invacare.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1885
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Invacare industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Durable Medical Equipment
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Equipment Installation, Maintenance, Repair & Sanitization Services (HSABAKAJ)
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Where Invacare is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Elyria
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Invacare business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Medical equipment sales: Sale of durable medical equipment including wheelchairs, mobility aids, respiratory devices, and home healthcare equipment to healthcare providers, institutions, and end users through direct and channel distribution.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Invacare product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Invacare manufactures and distributes durable medical equipment and assistive devices for individuals with reduced movement, including wheelchairs, power chairs, mobility scooters, oxygen therapy equipment, and bathroom/toilet assist devices. The company serves elderly and disabled individuals, home healthcare providers, and healthcare institutions across global markets through direct sales, pharmacy partnerships, and international distributors.
Product overview
Invacare offers a portfolio of healthcare and lifestyle solutions for individuals with reduced movement. The company operates through regional entities including Invacare Europe, Invacare Asia Pacific, and Invacare Americas (covering the United States, Canada, Central America, and Mexico). In early 2026, Invacare Europe and Asia Pacific combined with Direct Healthcare Group to form DHCare. The product portfolio includes mobility aids, wheelchairs, and related assistive devices that enable safety and independence for users.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DHCare: Combined entity of Invacare Europe and Asia Pacific with Direct Healthcare Group, serving individuals with reduced movement
- Invacare Europe
- Invacare Asia Pacific
Products and services
- Invacare Healthcare and Lifestyle Solutions A range of healthcare and lifestyle solutions for individuals with reduced movement, including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, oxygen therapy equipment, and bathroom/toilet assist devices, focused on safety, quality, and best performance. Target users include elderly and disabled individuals, home healthcare providers, and healthcare institutions.
- DHCare Solutions A unified mobility and care solutions provider formed by combining Invacare Europe and Asia Pacific with Direct Healthcare Group, serving individuals with reduced movement across multiple regions including Europe and Asia Pacific.
Companies that use Invacare
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Invacare technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Invacare partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.
- Ottobock (Human Mobility Division)majorDHCare (the combined Invacare Europe and Asia Pacific with Direct Healthcare Group) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ottobock's Human Mobility Division, representing a major strategic expansion in the mobility devices sector.
- Direct Healthcare GroupcoreInvacare Europe and Asia Pacific combined with Direct Healthcare Group to create DHCare, a unified entity better serving individuals with reduced movement. This strategic combination integrates operations, product portfolios, and market presence.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Invacare competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ottobock: Global leader in prosthetics and human mobility (wheelchairs, power chairs). DHCare is acquiring Ottobock's Human Mobility Division, making it the most direct peer and now a consolidating party.
- Permobil: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, and seating & positioning solutions. Named alongside Invacare as one of the top five standing power wheelchair manufacturers globally.
- Sunrise Medical: Manufacturer of manual and power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and seating products under brands including Quickie and Zippie. Listed as one of the top five standing power wheelchair manufacturers alongside Invacare.
- Pride Mobility Products: US-based manufacturer of power chairs, scooters, and lift chairs (Quantum, Jazzy brands). Listed as a top-five standing power wheelchair manufacturer competing directly with Invacare.
- Arjo: Swedish-listed medical device company focused on patient handling, hygiene (bathroom/toilet assist), and DME for hospitals and elder care. Holds ~14% share in bathroom/toilet assist devices, directly competing with Invacare's 17% share.
- Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large US-based DME manufacturer and distributor across mobility, respiratory, bathroom safety, and homecare products. Competes with Invacare across overlapping product categories in North America.
- Direct Healthcare Group (DHG): UK-headquartered provider of pressure care, specialist seating, and patient handling solutions. Now combined with Invacare Europe & Asia Pacific within DHCare; functions as the closest integrating peer.
Broad incumbents
- Medline Industries: Privately held global manufacturer and distributor with one of the largest medical supply portfolios in the US, including DME, gloves, and surgical supplies. Overlaps with Invacare in DME distribution at institutional scale.
- Hillrom (Baxter): Now part of Baxter, Hillrom manufactures hospital beds, patient lifts, and connected care solutions. Competes with Invacare's hospital bed and transfer product lines for institutional buyers.
- Stryker: Diversified medical device major with a Medical division covering hospital beds, stretchers, and patient handling. Named alongside Invacare as a key player in the global DME market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Invacare leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Invacare subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Invacare funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds5 records
Investors1 record
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Invacare M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A7 records
Investments1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Invacare
What does Invacare do?
Invacare manufactures and distributes durable medical equipment and assistive devices for individuals with reduced movement, including wheelchairs, power chairs, mobility scooters, oxygen therapy equipment, and bathroom/toilet assist devices. The company serves elderly and disabled individuals, home healthcare providers, and healthcare institutions across global markets through direct sales, pharmacy partnerships, and international distributors.
Is Invacare a public or private company?
Invacare is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Invacare founded?
Invacare was founded in 1885. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Invacare based?
Invacare is headquartered in Elyria, United States, in the North America region.
How does Invacare make money?
One revenue line is on record: medical equipment sales.
Who are Invacare's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ottobock, Permobil, Sunrise Medical, Pride Mobility Products, Arjo, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare and Direct Healthcare Group (DHG). Broad incumbents are Medline Industries, Hillrom (Baxter) and Stryker.
Does Invacare have an API?
No public API is recorded for Invacare.
What industry is Invacare in?
Invacare's product category is Durable Medical Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSABAKAC, Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers), with a secondary code of HSABAKAF, Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings). Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3842.