Manufacturer doubles staff to 430 in one year

MANUFACTURER and exporter of mobile equipment, Elland-based Drive Medical, has had a stellar year, more than doubling staff numbers to 430 in 2015.

Following the acquisitions of Specialist Orthotic Services and hospital bed manufacturer Parkhouse Healthcare, the firm has gone from 210 staff members in 2014 to a workforce of 430 in 2015.

Sales have risen from £46.6m to £69.3m.

Richard McGleenan, managing director at Drive Medical Limited, said: “We are really pleased with the growth that the recent acquisitions have brought to the company, and we are proud to welcome all of the new staff members to the Drive Medical team.”

Drive Medical Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Drive Medical, a major manufacturer and distributors of durable medical and mobility equipment in the home healthcare, medical/surgical and rehabilitation markets throughout the world.

 

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