Elyria, Ohio Invacare Corp. has acquired a U.K.-based manufacturer of foam pressure-reducing products. Medical Support Systems Holdings Limited (MSS),

Elyria, Ohio

Invacare Corp. has acquired a U.K.-based manufacturer of foam pressure-reducing products. Medical Support Systems Holdings Limited (MSS), with operations in Wales, designs and manufactures foam pressure-reducing products including mattresses, overlays and cushions for both armchairs and wheelchairs.

According to Invacare, the company will continue to operate independently under its existing management team. “We are pleased to have MSS join Invacare and strengthen our European position with its product offerings and market presence,” said Mal Mixon, Invacare chairman and CEO.