SWEDISH AUTOADAPT BECOMES SOLE OWNER OF BRITISH UNWIN SAFETY SYSTEMS
STENKULLEN, Sweden, 10 April 2014
Autoadapt and Unwin Safety Systems operate in the vehicle adaptation industry and both companies have long standing experience developing and producing aids for people with limited mobility. Autoadapt bought a 50% share in Unwin in 2013 and this acquisition of the remaining shares aims to strengthen Autoadapt`s position as a leading supplier of vehicle adaptation solution as well as expand Unwin`s global distribution.
Catering to the consumer side of vehicle adaptation, Autoadapt has long been one of the world`s leading suppliers. With the introduction of BraunAbility Wheelchair Lifts in 2011 and the partial acquisition of Unwin in 2013 the company has strategically expanded its target to include the markets of public transport and commercial vehicles – markets which Autoadapt`s Executive Vice President Peter Wahlsten expects to increase.
“Changes in accessibility law are happening all over the world. Particularly in Europe, where for example France has a statutory requirement that by 2015 a high percentage of all city buses must be equipped with the means to transport people seated in wheelchairs. By finalising the acquisition of Unwin Safety Systems we stand well equipped to continue to take market shares in the commercial vehicles segment.“, says Peter Wahlsten.
Autoadapt and Unwin Safety Systems operate in the vehicle adaptation industry and both companies have long standing experience developing and producing aids for people with limited mobility. Autoadapt bought a 50% share in Unwin in 2013 and this acquisition of the remaining shares aims to strengthen Autoadapt`s position as a leading supplier of vehicle adaptation solution as well as expand Unwin`s global distribution.
Catering to the consumer side of vehicle adaptation, Autoadapt has long been one of the world`s leading suppliers. With the introduction of BraunAbility Wheelchair Lifts in 2011 and the partial acquisition of Unwin in 2013 the company has strategically expanded its target to include the markets of public transport and commercial vehicles – markets which Autoadapt`s Executive Vice President Peter Wahlsten expects to increase.
“Changes in accessibility law are happening all over the world. Particularly in Europe, where for example France has a statutory requirement that by 2015 a high percentage of all city buses must be equipped with the means to transport people seated in wheelchairs. By finalising the acquisition of Unwin Safety Systems we stand well equipped to continue to take market shares in the commercial vehicles segment.“, says Peter Wahlsten.