Manatee mobility manufacturer partners with Fort Myers company

Wheelchair and scooter manufacturer Hoveround Mobility Solutions, which is based in Manatee County, has entered into what it calls a strategic partnership with a fellow provider of mobility solutions.

Merits Health Products, which has its U.S. headquarters in Fort Myers, will provide a global supplier network that will enable Hoveround to reduce procurement costs, mitigate supply chain challenges and enhance overall operations, according to a statement. The global headquarters for Merits is located in Taiwan.

“By optimizing our supply chain and enhancing production capabilities, we are better positioned to meet growing customer demand while maintaining the superior quality and service that define the [Hoveround Mobility Solutions] brand,” Adam Frerichs, CEO of Hoveround, says in a statement.