Drive Medical Canada acquires Independent Needs Centre

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. A durable medical products manufacturer's subsidiary has acquired a manufacturer and distributor of aids to daily living products, patient aids, ambulatory assist products, bathroom safety products and other home healthcare products in Canada.

Drive Medical said its Canada-based subsidiary, Drive Medical Canada, recently acquired Independent Needs Centre, which will continue to independently operate through its existing facility in Ontario, and continue to distribute its products throughout the Canadian market. Additionally, the Drive Canada executive team, along with Ruth Mallin, the owner of Independent Needs, and the Independent Needs’ management team, will be collaborating on the development of new products for the Canadian and U.S. markets, along with new and improved packaging.

“The acquisition of Independent Needs will enhance our growing presence in Canada and expand our product offering and customer base in the Canadian marketplace. In addition, we look forward to distributing many of the products of Independent Needs into the U.S. marketplace,” said Drive Medical chairman and CEO Harvey Diamond.