Area manufacturer acquires Pennsylvania-based firm's product line

SARASOTA — Harmar Mobility LLC has acquired Pride Mobility Products Corp.'s lifts and ramps product line.

A press release says that by combining two vehicle-lift product lines, Harmar has solidified its position as a market leader. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

“The acquisition of the pride vehicle lifts and ramps division is consistent with our strategy to build on our leadership position in vehicle lifts," says Harmar CEO Steve Dawson in the statement. "The Pride team has built an impressive product line and we are excited to continue to develop and grow these products alongside the Harmar brand." 

Sarasota-based Harmar manufactures stair lifts, vertical platform lifts and scooter and wheelchair vehicle lifts.

“We are pleased that Harmar has acquired our lifts and ramps product line and that it will be a relatively seamless transition for Pride providers,” says Pride Mobility Chairman and CEO Scott Meuser in a statement. "We are excited to be able to further sharpen our R&D focus on creating innovative new scooters, powerchairs and lift chair products at a faster rate than ever. We strongly believe that’s the best way we can serve our providers.”

Pride Mobility is a designer and manufacturer of mobility products. It was founded in Pennsylvania in 1986.