Already from the start the products were developed with the user´s needs as basis, in close co-operation with industrial designers. The result was products with form and function which by far surpassed the standard at the time.
Therapists made our products a success
Therapists were hired to provide better in-house knowledge of the user’s everyday life. This is a decision we are very glad to have taken. They knew what was missing in the healthcare business, and soon many new technical aids were produced. Our home care products became an immediate success.
A young inventive man who changed Etac
In 1977 a young man working on the family farm had an accident with a tractor which overturned. The accident resulted in a spinal injury. His active nature was incompatible with the wheelchairs of the time and soon he started to make his own wheelchairs. Etac recognized his skill and hired him as a Product Manager. With his experience and knowledge as basis Etac developed and introduced one of the first active wheelchairs to the market.
The first four-wheeled walker
In 1985 the company launched the first four-wheeled walker Nova, which set the standard for walkers today. Now Etac produces a wide range of walkers.
Milestones
1933
Etac’s owner, RFSU founded by Elise Ottesen Jensen
1972
RFSU Rehab started product development and sales of attractive assistive devices
1980’s
Etac wheelchair development by Bo Lindkvist
1985
Etac launch of the Nova – the world’s first 4-wheeled walker with svivel castors in the front
1999
Merger RFSU Rehab/Etac
2004
HandPro AS becomes a part of Etac, manufacturer of Balder power wheelchairs
2006
Nordstjernan, new owner (60%)
2006
Balder UK Ltd becomes a part of Etac
2007
Launch of new lift program
2007
Product rights to HandiNor’s comfort wheelchairs
2008
Immedia A/S becomes a part of Etac
2010
Molift AS from Norway becomes a part of Etac
2012
R82 becomes a part of Etac