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Altimate Medical Announcements News

AltimateMedical Announces Partnership with Therafin

Post author By easystand87
Post date April 4, 2025

AltimateMedical Announces Partnership with Therafin

Morton, MN – April 4th 2025 – AltimateMedical, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative medical technology for the complex rehabilitation therapy market, today announces a strategic partnership with Therafin Corporation, a privately held company headquartered in Frankfort, IL. The partnership closed on March 31, 2025. AltimateMedical welcomes President Todd Fink, a member of the company’s founding family, and all Therafin stakeholders into the AltimateMedical and Granite communities.

Therafin specializes in high-quality adaptive and rehabilitative equipment, including positioning accessories, seating systems, foot supports, headrests, and lap trays. Their extensive product line supports individuals with mobility and daily living challenges, enhancing patient outcomes through high-quality, customizable solutions.

AltimateMedical Family Featuring Therafin Addition

This partnership combines the strengths of both companies, significantly expanding their collective product offerings and creating opportunities to enhance product innovation and reach a broader market. By joining forces, AltimateMedical and Therafin will provide comprehensive solutions, enhancing value for customers and partners in the complex rehabilitation and healthcare markets.

“AltimateMedical and Therafin share a deep commitment to improve lives with thoughtfully designed, innovative medical technology and to enhance stakeholder wellbeing over the long term,” said Ryan Williams, CEO of AltimateMedical. “We warmly welcome Therafin team members, customers, and suppliers into the AltimateMedical family and look forward to our shared future of innovation and collaboration.”

Therafin President, Todd Fink, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re excited to partner with AltimateMedical as we work to offer the best customer support in the business and take our product development to the next level. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to our customers, our team, and the values my father built this company on. We’re proud to continue our legacy of private ownership and look forward to this next phase of growth—together.” 

Therafin President, Todd Fink, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We’re excited to partner with AltimateMedical as we work to offer the best customer support in the business and take our product development to the next level. This collaboration strengthens our commitment to our customers, our team, and the values my father built this company on. We’re proud to continue our legacy of private ownership and look forward to this next phase of growth—together.” 

The partnership is effective immediately, with no disruption expected to existing customer or supplier relationships.

AltimateMedical designs and manufactures differentiated medical equipment in the complex rehabilitation and specialized imaging sectors of the healthcare industry. The company’s brands include ActiveAid, EasyStand, JustifyIt, MedicalPositioning, and Zing, with product lines that span shower/commode chairs, sit-to-stand standing devices, and a range of specialized imaging platforms. AltimateMedical has grown consistently for more than 30 years, with sales in more than 60 countries. Learn more at altimatemedical.com.

Therafin Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-quality adaptive and rehabilitative medical equipment, primarily serving individuals with mobility and daily living challenges through a diverse product portfolio and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. For more information, visit therafin.com.

Granite Partners is a private investment and long-term holding company founded in 2002 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with a mission to grow companies and create value for all stakeholders. We advance a culture of trust, innovation, and excellence as essential to 100-year sustainability, and we aspire to world-class wellbeing for everyone in the Granite community. Learn more at granite.com.

Tags ActiveAid, AltimateMedical, EasyStand, MedicalPositioning, Therafin, Zing

Altimate Medical Announcements New Hires News

Ryan Williams Appointed new President and CEO of Altimate Medical

Post author By selah
Post date March 13, 2023

Ryan Williams Appointed new President and CEO of Altimate Medical

Morton, MN, February 12, 2023-Altimate Medical Holdings, Inc. (AMHI) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Ryan Williams as its new President and CEO. Williams succeeds Tom Prentice who served as interim CEO during the executive search. Prentice will remain as Chair of the AMHI board of directors. Williams brings significant industry knowledge and proven leadership experience throughout his career in healthcare.

Prentice said, “Ryan has the right combination of experience, culture, and drive, making him an ideal fit for Altimate Medical and our next stage of growth. Through our interactions, it is clear to me that Ryan has truly impressive decision-making skills and is a strategic thinker.”

“Altimate has a great mission and fantastic products that improve quality of life for end-users and clinicians who rely on them. I am excited to join a dynamic and successful team,” said Williams.

Williams most recent role was President, North America of Etac Group. Spearheading North American operations for the organization, overseeing 6 distinct brands: Etac, R82, Convaid, MoLift, Immedia, and Star Cushions. Prior leadership roles as Chief Executive Officer of Avera Health, Passy-Muir, and Rymo Medical provide a wealth of operational, product development and clinical expertise.

About Altimate Medical

AMHI is comprised of Altimate Medical, Inc. and Medical Positioning Incorporated. Altimate Medical is a market leader in standing and related complex rehab products and has global recognition from its ActiveAid, EasyStand and Zing brands. Medical Positioning was founded in 1988 and its product portfolio includes ergonomic and bariatric diagnostic imaging platforms designed to offer optimum positioning and improved results across cardiology, vascular, radiology, breast biopsy, surgery, pain management and speech pathology. More information about the Altimate Medical portfolio can be found at altimatemedical.com.

Tags ActiveAid, Altimate Medical, EasyStand, Medical Positioning, Zing

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Altimate Medical Donates EasyStand Stander to Carris Health – Redwood

Post author By easystand87
Post date June 14, 2021

Altimate Medical Donates EasyStand Stander to Carris Health – Redwood

Redwood Falls, Minn. – Altimate Medical is proud to partner with Carris Health Foundation – Redwood to provide local patients with mobility issues high quality care close to home by donating an EasyStand Evolv standing frame to the Rehab Department.

“The EasyStand standing frame facilitates my patient’s ability to increase bearing weight through their legs, which helps – in turn – with their overall bone and joint health while maximizing the use of their legs for daily activities,” explained Ryan Pope, DPT, Carris Health – Redwood Physical Therapist.

Standing frames, and specifically EasyStand, provide a comfortable and safe way for patients with limited mobility to go from a seated to standing position. This provides a variety of health benefits including improving independence, bone density, circulation, range of motion, strengthening cardiovascular system, and more.

Pope also explained that the standing frame helped decrease the symptoms of pain in one of his patients who has no choice in being primarily sitting.

“The progressive standing we get through the EasyStand offers so many overall health benefits that tend to go unnoticed until they’re absent, including cardiovascular health in individuals who are otherwise unable to engage in meaningful exercises due to loss of limb function or tolerance of certain movements,” said Pope.

Altimate Medical’s donation of the EasyStand Evolv and optional features has value of $6850. This new unit will replace a previous EasyStand model in the rehab department, providing the latest technology to the local community.

“We take great pride in knowing the products we design and build improve the quality of life for those who need them,” said Paul F. Hickey, CEO of Altimate Medical. “As a local manufacturer, it’s so rewarding to see our products benefit the lives of this community where many of our employees call home. This is one of many reasons Altimate Medical is compelled to continue giving and engaging our communities.”

Photo: Kyle Smith, Altimate Medical Marketing Manager; Paul Hickey, Altimate Medical CEO; Megan Gibson, Carris Health – Redwood Rehab Manager; Carnie Allex, Carris Health – Redwood Administrator; Samantha Loomis, Carris Health Foundation – Redwood Development Officer

About Altimate Medical

Altimate Medical designs and manufactures differentiated medical equipment that optimizes treatment outcomes and maximizes the health and wellbeing of the end users. Since its founding in 1987, Altimate Medical and its EasyStand brand has led the standing industry with unsurpassed technology. Altimate Medical has since expanded its product portfolio and made several acquisitions of well-known and respected brands within the complex rehab technology market (Zing, 2015; ActiveAid, 2018) and the healthcare capital equipment market (MPI, 2015). The Altimate Medical family of brands include: ActiveAid, EasyStand, Justify It, Medical Positioning, Zing, VizaVue®, EchoBed®, UltraScan Versa™, and UltraDBI™. Learn more by visiting altimatemedical.com.

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Altimate Medical Announcements New Hires News

Paul Hickey Appointed new President and CEO of Altimate Medical

Post author By easystand87
Post date February 27, 2020

Paul Hickey Appointed new President and CEO of Altimate Medical

Altimate Medical Holdings, Inc. (AMHI) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Paul Hickey as its new President and CEO. Hickey succeeds Todd Tholkes, who is retiring after leading Altimate Medical for more than two decades. Tholkes started at Altimate Medical’s founding in 1987 and has held a leadership role in the company for all 32 years of service.

Tholkes, who will remain a board member, said, “I felt the timing was right as our company is well positioned for continued growth. I am confident that Paul, who has proven leadership experience and the commercialization expertise, will lead this company forward into the next chapter.”

“I am very impressed with Altimate Medical’s accomplishments and their global leadership position in standing devices. The future looks very promising with tremendous opportunity for growth from our new product pipeline and potential partnerships.” Hickey stated.

Hickey has over 25 years of medical device commercialization experience including leadership roles in marketing, R&D, clinical, and reimbursement. Hickey most recently served as President and CEO of Vertebral Technologies, Inc. and prior to that role was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Reimbursement at EnteroMedics. He also serves as a member of the board of directors at Excelen Center for Bone & Joint Research and Education.

About Altimate Medical

Tags ActiveAid, Altimate Medical, EasyStand, Medical Positioning, Zing

Altimate Medical Announcements New Hires News

Altimate Medical Hires New Regional Sales Managers

Post author By easystand87
Post date April 1, 2018

Altimate Medical Hires New Regional Sales Managers

Altimate Medical is excited to announce the hire of three new Regional Sales Managers. With the hire of Whittney Ash, Lisa Vons Cooper and Dave Nesje, the ActiveAid, EasyStand, and Zing brands will be further supported and managed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Each has a distinct territory with Vons Cooper managing the West Coast, Nesje the Midwest and Canada and Ash managing the East Coast.