11/2/2026
MALSCH, GERMANY and SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA – 2 November 2026
Sunrise Medical, a global leader in advanced assistive mobility solutions, today announced the acquisition of Spinergy, Inc., the world's leading brand of high-performance wheels for active manual wheelchairs. The investment will support Spinergy's next phase of growth as an independent premium component supplier within the Sunrise Medical Group.
For more than three decades, Spinergy has earned the trust of active wheelchair users and elite athletes, with its wheels offered by leading wheelchair manufacturers around the world. Its proprietary PBO fiber-spoke technology combines exceptional strength and low weight with vibration absorption, helping to soften the impact of uneven surfaces. From everyday mobility to the Paralympic stage, this distinctive technology has made Spinergy a benchmark for performance and a brand riders ask for by name. Today, 90%+ of world-class athletes choose Spinergy wheels for their primary sport chairs.
Spinergy will continue to operate independently within the Sunrise Medical Group, retaining its brand and its entire organization and team. Its long-standing relationships with wheelchair manufacturers, distributors, and users will remain at the heart of the business, with a continued commitment to serving partners across the mobility industry.
Sunrise Medical will support Spinergy's growth through further product development, enhanced customer support, and broader market reach. The shared ambition is to build on Spinergy's expertise in performance wheels and bespoke carbon fiber design and manufacturing, bringing new innovations and greater choice to riders worldwide.
Marty Connolly, President of Spinergy, commented: "I have devoted more than 30 years to building Spinergy alongside a team that shares my passion for making exceptional products. We have earned the trust of riders who do not compromise on their equipment and the partners who build around our components. With Sunrise Medical's support, we can take that work further while staying true to our brand, our people, and our commitments to customers. I am excited about what we can achieve together."
Thomas Babacan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sunrise Medical, added: "Spinergy is an iconic name in active mobility, with a reputation that reaches from everyday riders to the world's finest wheelchair athletes. Its pioneering PBO wheels and bespoke carbon fiber expertise reflect a passion for engineering that we share. We are delighted to welcome the team and invest in the next chapter of this exceptional business. Our ambition is to give Spinergy the resources to innovate, grow, and better serve its customers and the riders who rely on its products, while preserving the independence and entrepreneurial spirit that have made it so successful."
About Spinergy: Founded in 1990 and headquartered in San Marcos, California, Spinergy designs and manufactures premium wheels and bespoke carbon fiber components for manual wheelchairs, with manufacturing operations in Tijuana, Mexico. Its proprietary PBO fiber-spoke technology underpins a range of high-performance wheels for everyday mobility and sport. Spinergy serves wheelchair manufacturers, distributors, and riders worldwide. For more information, visit spinergy.com.
About Sunrise Medical: Committed to improving people's lives, Sunrise Medical is a world leader in the development, design, manufacturing, and distribution of innovative, high-quality assistive mobility devices and services. Distributed in more than 130 countries under its own 20 proprietary brands, the key products include manual and power wheelchairs, power assist products, pediatric and geriatric therapeutic devices, mobility scooters, daily living aids, and more. Operating in 23 countries, Sunrise Medical Group is headquartered in Malsch, Germany and employs over 3,000 associates worldwide.