Permobil

What Permobil does

Permobil is a Sweden-founded (1967), privately held global manufacturer of advanced mobility and seating solutions for people with disabilities, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Investor AB (via Patricia Industries, acquired 2013). The company's portfolio spans four product categories delivered through six-plus specialized brands: Permobil (power wheelchairs with Corpus seating and standing capability), TiLite (custom titanium/aluminum manual wheelchairs via the TiFit process), PDG Mobility (Canadian-built tilt-in-space manuals), ROHO (DRY FLOATATION air-cell cushions in 70+ countries) and Comfort (seating/postural supports), plus SmartDrive power assist, Bodypoint, Vicair, mo-Vis and 5 Minds Mobility. Underlying technology centers on proprietary pressure-redistribution and customization systems, with limited software/AI exposure beyond the MyPermobil app and ROHO Smart Check sensor. Permobil sells primarily B2B through a global authorized provider network of clinicians, therapists and DME dealers, with a direct-to-consumer channel (Permobil Store) for cushions, back supports and spare parts, and operates 7 production facilities across 3 continents with direct sales presence in 15+ countries. The company is in an active operating phase marked by 2026 leadership transitions (new Chair, COO and CFO), recent acquisition of PDG Mobility (2023), and continuous product refresh across the standing power, manual and seating portfolios.

Name

Permobil

Legal name

Permobil

Website

https://www.permobil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Permobil is a Swedish-founded global manufacturer of advanced power wheelchairs, custom manual wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, and power-assist devices, serving people with mobility impairments through a B2B provider network across 15+ countries and DTC e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Mobility Equipment

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ)

Keywords

• Power wheelchairs
• Manual wheelchairs
• Seating positioning systems
• Assistive mobility equipment
• Power assist devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Timrå

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Power Wheelchair Sales: Sale of advanced power wheelchairs including M Series, F Series Corpus, Explorer Mini pediatric power wheelchair, and K Series. Highly customizable with various configurations for different user needs.
2. Manual Wheelchair Sales: Sale of TiLite brand manual wheelchairs (titanium, aluminum, carbon), PDG Mobility tilt-in-space wheelchairs, and custom configurations through TiFit process.
3. Seating & Positioning Products: Sale of ROHO cushions, Comfort cushions, back supports, positioning accessories, and mattress support surfaces. Includes consumables and replacement parts.
4. Power Assist Devices: Sale of SmartDrive power assist motors and accessories including PushTracker E2 and SwitchControl options for manual wheelchair users.
5. Parts, Accessories & E-commerce: Direct consumer sales through Permobil Store for cushions, back supports, spare parts, and accessories. Order portal for providers to order parts and configure products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Permobil designs, manufactures, and distributes assistive mobility solutions under six brands: Permobil power wheelchairs with Corpus seating and standing capability, TiLite custom titanium and aluminum manual wheelchairs built via the proprietary TiFit process, PDG Mobility tilt-in-space manual wheelchairs, ROHO air-cell cushions and back supports with patented DRY FLOATATION pressure redistribution technology, Comfort seating and postural support products, and SmartDrive motorized power assist devices. Products are sold primarily through an authorized provider network serving clinicians, therapists, and durable medical equipment dealers in more than 15 countries.

Product overview

Permobil is a comprehensive mobility and assistive technology company offering a multi-brand portfolio of advanced solutions. The core offerings include Permobil power wheelchairs (M, F, M1, M3, M5, Koala, Explorer Mini series) with advanced Corpus seating and power positioning including standing capabilities; TiLite manual wheelchairs (CR1, TR, TRA, ZR, ZRA, Aero T, Z, X, 2GX, TWIST, Pilot) featuring titanium/aluminum construction with proprietary TiFit customization; PDG Mobility manual wheelchairs (Fuze, Bentley, Stellar, Eclipse series) providing Canadian-manufactured customizable options; ROHO cushions and back supports utilizing patented DRY FLOATATION air-cell technology; Comfort seating and positioning products including BodiLink postural supports; and SmartDrive power assist systems reducing manual wheelchair propulsion effort by 80%. The portfolio serves pediatric through adult populations across power, manual, seating, and power assist categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Permobil: Flagship brand offering power wheelchairs with customizable options, power functions, accessories, and connectivity features
• TiLite
• PDG Mobility
• ROHO
• Comfort
• SmartDrive
• Bodypoint
• Vicair
• 5 Minds Mobility
• Tru-Shape
• mo-Vis
• Permobil Foundation
• MyPermobil

Products and services

• Permobil Power Wheelchairs (M-Series and F-Series Corpus) Flagship power wheelchair product line under the Permobil brand offering Corpus seating, programmable standing, tilt, recline, seat elevation, Power Platform electronics, QuickConfig programming, and connectivity features for full-time power wheelchair users with conditions such as spinal cord injury, ALS, MS, and cerebral palsy.
• TiLite Manual Wheelchairs Manual wheelchairs made of aluminum or titanium, engineered to be strong, lightweight, and fully customized to each end user via the proprietary TiFit process, including rigid, folding, and tilt-in-space options for active and dependent manual wheelchair users.
• PDG Mobility Manual Wheelchairs Canadian-manufactured manual wheelchair line with full customization options including Fuze, Bentley, and Stellar models with varying degrees of tilt. All PDG chairs are built in Canada with a lifetime frame warranty; over 100,000 chairs produced since the first Eclipse model 25 years ago.
• ROHO Cushions and Back Supports Air-cell based cushions and back supports featuring patented DRY FLOATATION technology that mimics properties of water for body immersion, envelopment, and pressure redistribution. Over one million cushions in use across more than 70 countries; ROHO marks 50 years of dedicated air-cell cushion engineering.
• Comfort Seating and Postural Support Seating and postural support equipment for geriatric, rehabilitation, and disability clients, including stable foam base cushions, contours, hybrid options, BodiLink support pads, and the Comfort Unite back support series combining ROHO and Comfort technologies.
• SmartDrive Power Assist Motorized power assist device for manual wheelchairs proven to reduce pushing by 80%, working with the PushTracker E2 gesture-activated smartwatch and SwitchControl button option on virtually any manual wheelchair.
• TiLite TR and TiLite ZR Titanium Manual Wheelchairs Titanium rigid manual wheelchair line under the TiLite brand launched in March 2026, offering refined aesthetics, lighter components, enhanced adjustability, redesigned caster bullets, slimmer fork caps, and streamlined CoG systems, with full TiFit customization and four new titanium tattoo options.
• Comfort Unite Back Support Series Back support series launched in February 2026 combining ROHO air-cell technology with Comfort moldable stays, available in five configurations (Unite 1, Unite 2, Unite 3, Unite 1 Wing, Unite 1 LTS) with Compass Hardware for quick installation.
• MyPermobil Mobile App and Permobil Store Companion mobile app for power platform wheelchair users enabling control of RGB LED lighting, brightness, color intensity, and other connected features on iOS and Android; bundled with the Permobil Store e-commerce channel for ordering ROHO cushions, back supports, specialty products, and spare parts direct from Permobil.

Quantifiable outcome

• SmartDrive reduces pushing by 80% for manual wheelchair users
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PDG MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2023Permobil acquired Canadian company PDG Mobility in September 2023. PDG offers a versatile range of uniquely designed wheelchairs including Fuze, Bentley, and Stellar models with full customization options. All PDG chairs are built in Canada with a lifetime frame warranty and thank-goodness-it-fits guarantee. Over 100,000 chairs have been produced since the first Eclipse model 25 years ago.
• PDG MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquisition of PDG Mobility expanded Permobil's manual wheelchair offerings. PDG was noted as a key acquisition in the personal mobility device market report, with M&A activity in the sector growing 23% between 2022 and 2024.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• WHILL: Emerging personal mobility device company focused on sleek, technologically advanced power chairs and consumer-oriented experiences; competes with Permobil in the lifestyle/active-user power chair segment with a software- and design-led approach.
• Broda Seating / Chair Matters: Specialist in tilt-in-space and pressure-relief seating wheelchairs for long-term care and rehabilitation; competes in the same clinical postural seating niche that PDG and Comfort address within Permobil.

Broad incumbents

• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Broad DME manufacturer and distributor including manual wheelchairs, power chairs, cushions, and patient aids; competes with Permobil across seating and lower-complexity mobility categories while serving a much broader home medical equipment portfolio.

Others

• Vicair (acquired by Permobil): Air-cell wheelchair cushion brand now within the Permobil family of brands; functionally comparable as a seating ecosystem product sold through similar provider channels and included in Permobil's broader cushion portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pride Mobility / Quantum Rehab: US-based manufacturer of power wheelchairs (Quantum Rehab complex rehab line and Jazzy/Sonic consumer line) competing directly with Permobil's M and F Corpus power chairs, particularly in standing and Group 3 complex rehab categories.
• Sunrise Medical: Manufacturer of power and manual wheelchairs (Quickie, Zippie, Magic Mobility) and seating systems with global distribution; competes with Permobil's TiLite, ROHO, and Corpus product lines through similar clinical and DME provider channels.
• Ottobock: Global German-headquartered mobility and orthopedic device company with overlapping power wheelchair, manual wheelchair, prosthetics, and seating portfolios serving very similar clinical end users via provider networks — a direct head-to-head competitor across multiple Permobil categories.
• Invacare: Long-standing US-based DME manufacturer of power and manual wheelchairs, seating, and home medical equipment competing across Permobil's portfolio via similar authorized provider channels and Medicare reimbursement pathways.
• Hoveround: US-focused power wheelchair manufacturer and provider competing particularly in Medicare-reimbursed power chair segments that overlap with Permobil's clinical-channel power chair business.

Regional players

• Etac AB: Nordic-headquartered European specialist in manual wheelchairs, seating, and patient transfer equipment with strong European distribution; comparable to Permobil's TiLite and Comfort product lines and geographic overlap in EMEA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PermobilCorporation
• Facebookfacebook.com/permobil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/permobil
• Instagraminstagram.com/permobilamericas/?hl=en
• Xx.com/permobileurope

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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