Introducing the Zippie® Zone™
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For Immediate Release – June 8, 2010
ZIPPIE® ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF ZIPPIE® ZONE™ –
NEW ULTRALIGHT PEDIATRIC RIGID CHAIR
Fresno, CA – We are pleased to announce the launch of the Zippie® Zone™, our new, innovative pediatric rigid wheelchair suited for active kids and teens! The Zone delivers the lowest weight in pediatric wheelchairs with best in class options that allow for growth, all in a design that offers great ergonomics for optimal efficiency and independence. According to Christy Shimono, Pediatric Product Manager, “The Zone exemplifies design innovation and is very cool, compact and loaded with options. Those who have seen it are so impressed and excited to finally have a PEDIATRIC solution for their active kids.”
The LIGHT Zone!
The Zone is one of the lightest weight pediatric chairs available today. A 10” x 10” configuration can weigh as little as 14 lbs. This is important because chair weight has a much bigger impact on pediatric propulsion and maneuverability due to the ratio of chair weight to body weight. Heat Treated aerospace 7000 series aluminum is the key to the Zippie Zone’s remarkably low weight. Using a special post heat-treatment process, ShapeLoc technology unlocks the potential of this traditionally difficult alloy. The result is remarkable tubing that’s lighter than titanium, more rigid, and less expensive.
The GROWTH Zone!
It’s hard to keep up with kids – especially their growth spurts, but the Zone was designed to do just that – allow them plenty of room for growth! The Zone features 3” of built-in depth growth in the frame that is infinitely adjustable for precise fitting, and an extra 2” of seat sling upholstery is folded in the front providing 2” of depth growth without having to order a new sling. In addition to these built-in growth features, frame width growth is as simple as replacing a few parts; not the entire frame.
The COOL Zone!
The Zippie Zone’s attractive ergonomic design will keep kids the coolest on the block!
Some new options include a Glow (in the dark) frame color, gold anodized parts, Spinergy wheels and side guards with built-in hub lock access just to name a few.
See, try or get in the ZONE today!
Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacture and distribution of manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, motorized scooters and both standard and customized seating and positioning systems. Sunrise Medical manufactures products in our own facilities in the United States, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain and China. Our key products, marketed under the Quickie, Sopur, Zippie, Breezy, Sterling and Jay proprietary brands, are sold through a network of homecare medical product dealers or distributors in over 130 countries. The company is headquartered in Malsch, Germany with North American headquarters in Fresno, CA and employs 1,800 associates worldwide.
For additional information, please contact:
Kristyn Bendson
Kristyn.Bendson@sunmed.com
