Company History



PRIDE MOBILITY PRODUCTS® CORPORATION IS THE WORLD’S LEADER IN THE DESIGN,
DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURE OF MOBILITY PRODUCTS.



1986

The Pride Mobility Products story begins from humble beginnings when the Meuser and Kretchik families started manufacturing lift chairs at a small building on Main Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

1992

With Pride’s lift chairs an industry leader, Pride expands into the mobility scooter market, including the widelypopular Shuttle scooter. Pride Mobility® Scooters offer an industry first — models incorporating sleek styling and offering options and accessories to meet the personal preferences of consumers.

1996

Based on consumer need, Pride innovates the acclaimed Jazzy® Power Chair, of fering industry- leading maneuverability with its patented mid-wheel drive technology. The Jazzy is immediately recognized as among the most stylish, maneuverable and natural-feeling power chairs ever designed.

1998

Pride enters the international market, with subsidiaries in Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia, soon expanding into other countries.

2000

Pride forms Quantum Rehab®, a division dedicated to the design and manufacturing of complex rehab technology. Quantum’s cutting edge power bases, seating, and electronics mark a new standard in tailored-fit, quality, performance and adaptability for those with advanced mobility needs.

2001

The Dynamo pediatric mid-wheel power chair is released, bringing a new level of independence and maneuverability for children with mobility needs.

2002

Recognizing the need for superior pressure management cushions and backs, Pride innovates Synergy® Cushions and Backs.

2003

TRU-Balance® Power Positioning Systems are launched, bringing new levels of comfort, adjustability, aesthetics and durability to power seating.

2004

As the global leader in scooters, Pride revolutionizes the industry with the Go Go® Travel Scooter, an ultra-compact, lightweight mobility product that easily disassembles to make transport even easier for consumers to enjoy wherever they go. With its popularity, the Go Go line rapidly expands.

2005

Pride acquires SilverStar Mobility vehicle lifts (later renamed Pride® Lifts & Ramps), a division dedicated solely to vehicle lift systems.

2006

Pride celebrates its 20th year of operation, taking a strong leadership role within the mobility industry to meet challenging legislative changes head on. The Jazzy® Power Chair’s 10th birthday is marked by the launch of the Jazzy Select® Series, an advancement in design and value.

2007-2010

Pride further evolves the most advanced design, research and development, and testing infrastructure in the industry. Product advancements continue, including the Victory® Scooter Series and the industry-leading Quantum® Q6 Edge® complex rehab power chair.

2011

Pride releases its Rental Ready products to provide innovative, durable solutions in the rental environment.

2012

The Rival® rear-wheel-drive power chair sets a new standard in user comfort with its rugged, absorbent power base suspension design.

2013

Evolving the Go Go® line, Pride launches the Go Go® LX with CTS Suspension, the most comfortable travel mobility scooter on the market.

2014

Pride and Quantum acquire Stealth Products®, a complex rehab leader in seating systems, positioning components, alternative drive controls, and pediatric products.

2015

iLevel® technology is launched on the new Q6 Edge® 2.0 Power Chair. iLevel is the first power-elevating seating system that allows standing-height operation at 10” of lift in 16 seconds at up to 3.5 mph.

2016

The Jazzy Air® introduces a new era in retail power mobility — it’s social mobility. The Jazzy Air features the elegance of 10” of seat elevation while driving at 3.5 mph, to allow enhanced environmental access and social interaction.

2017

Quantum’s revolutionary iLevel technology is upgraded to allow up to 12” of lift at 3.5 mph with standard LED fender lights. The Q-Logic 3 Advanced Drive Control System is also released, offering a user-friendly and highly customizable expandable control system. The 4Front® front-wheel drive power chair, featuring SRS (Smooth Ride Suspension), is also launched. Pride also launched VivaLift!® Power Recliners.

2018

Quantum launches the Edge® 3 with 4.5 mph iLevel® and a new app, Interactive Assist. Pride launches the Jazzy Air® 2.

2019

Pride launches the Jazzy Select®, the Wrangler and the Victory® LX Sport.

2020

Quantum introduces the Edge 3 Stretto®. Pride launches the Zero Turn Series and the iRIDE™.

2021

Quantum launches the 4Front® 2 and the 4Front® 2 HD. Pride introduces the Jazzy® EVO 613 Series, the Go Go® Endurance and the VivaLift!® Radiance.

2022

The company’s headquarters moved to the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Duryea facility. Baja™ Mobility kicked off a lineup of outdoor scooters. Pride launched the Jazzy® Carbon. Quantum launched TRU-Balance® 4 Power Positioning Systems with Anterior Tilt.

2023

Quantum introduces the R-TRAK, the company’s first rear-wheel drive powerchair in over a decade. The Baja Mobility lineup continues to expand with the Baja Bandit and Baja Raptor 4-Wheel scooters. Pride adds the PX4 and Pursuit 2 to its outdoor scooter lineup and introduces the Jazzy Air® MED, a Medicare-reimbursable powerchair with 12” of power seat elevation.

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