Permobil has demonstrated its commitment to its information technology processes. In a Dec. 8 announcement, the complex seating and wheeled mobility manufacturer said Chief Information Officer Katrin Blixt had joined Permobil’s group management team. Blixt now reports directly to CIO Chuck Witkowski. “This move reflects Permobil’s strategic decision to fast-track its digital evolution, encompassing upgrades…
Permobil Adds CIO Katrin Blixt to Group Management Team
Permobil Hires Executive VP, Quality & Regulatory, for Global Team
The new position reports directly to Permobil CEO Chuck Witkowski.
Permobil has added to its global leadership team. In a Nov. 10 press release, the manufacturer announced that Mark Elliott had been named to the new position of executive vice president, quality and regulatory, and will report directly to Permobil CEO Chuck Witkowski. Previously, Elliott was vice president, quality, for Permobil Americas. He joined Permobil…
Cody Verrett Named Permobil Americas VP of Sales
The CRT industry veteran succeeds Todd Walling, who was named Permobil Americas president in August.
Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) veteran Cody Verrett is the new vice president of sales for Permobil Americas, the CRT manufacturer said in a Sept. 30 news announcement. Verrett has worked for manufacturers and CRT providers for nearly three decades and “brings a deep understanding of the market and strong credibility with clinicians, customers and partners,”…
Permobil Expands Recall of SpeedControl Dials from SmartDrive MX2+ Power-Assist Systems
Permobil has instructed wheelchair riders to use an alternative method to operate the SmartDrive.
Permobil has voluntarily expanded its recall of all SpeedControl Dials on its SmartDrive MX2+ power-assist devices. The recall extends worldwide, according to an Aug. 12 announcement that called for the “removal of all SpeedControl Dials from the market due to intermittent cable connection concerns of the dial with the SmartDrive MX2+ motor. Users must use…
Managing Microclimate
Identifying risks to wheelchair riders — and how technology can help
So much about the art and the science of seating is about working effectively with factors that are unchangeable — the wheelchair rider’s diagnosis, progression of the condition, and past mobility equipment, just for starters. Seating teams also need to account for inescapable factors such as pressure, which can be strategically managed, but never fully…
Todd Walling Named President of Permobil Americas
Walling previously served as senior vice president of sales for Permobil Americas.
Complex Rehab Technology industry veteran Todd Walling has been named the president of Permobil Americas. Walling, who previously served as senior vice president of sales for Permobil Americas, replaces Chuck Witkowski, who became Permobil’s CEO on July 1. “With nearly two decades of transformative leadership at Permobil – including 10 years as SVP of sales…
Permobil Foundation Elects New Board Chair
More than $4 million was raised during Permobil CEO Chuck Witkowski’s term as chair.
The Permobil Foundation has elected a new board chair and new board members. In a July 29 press release, the foundation said John Richards, vice president of strategic alliances & sales operations, Permobil Americas, would become the new board chair starting Aug. 5. “With more than 26 years at Permobil, John has dedicated his career…
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pressure Injury Prevention
Considering all sitting surfaces — not just wheelchairs — is critical.
Truly managing pressure injury risk requires a wide-angle lens that takes in everything a wheelchair rider does — and everywhere that rider sits — all day long. “People think it was just that car ride over the weekend or sitting on a commode for too long that caused this pressure injury,” said Nicole LaBerge, PT,…
Chuck Witkowski to Become CEO of Permobil on July 1
Witkowski succeeds Bengt Thorsson, the manufacturer's CEO for the last seven years.
Chuck Witkowski, president of Permobil Americas, has been named the new CEO of Permobil effective July 1. Permobil’s board of directors chose Witkowski to succeed Bengt Thorsson, who has been CEO for the last seven years. Witkowski, the manufacturer said in a May 20 announcement, “has been leading Permobil’s operations and expansion in North America…
Seat Elevation: Why a Heavy-Duty Code Matters
Understanding the physics of seat elevation and how it compares to other seating functions.
It’s all about access, engineering … and physics. The spring 2024 coding and funding decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for power seat elevation was a textbook case of good news and bad news. The good news: CMS, citing how seat elevation can support and facilitate transfers and reaching tasks, affirmed…