Morph Wheels Wins 2013 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in Health

WAYNE, N.J. (Nov. 13, 2013)—Maddak, Inc. announced Morph Wheels, the first-ever foldable wheelchair wheels, received the 2013 Popular Science Best of What's New award in the health category. The awards were announced in the December issue of the magazine on newsstands Nov. 12. Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and chooses the top 100 winners across 12 categories for inclusion. Morph Wheels were chosen for their significant innovation and advancement of wheelchair functionality. “We’re honored to receive such a prestigious award from Popular Science,” said Kathleen Hanek, Director of Operations and Product Management at Maddak, Inc. “Morph Wheels were created in true collaboration with the wheelchair user community, and we’re proud to have developed a product that addresses a real need.” Morph Wheels transform the daily lives of wheelchair users by increasing their mobility and freedom. They fit all manual wheelchairs that accommodate a wheel with a quick release axle and will not fold as long as the release axle is inserted through the wheel hub. When folded, the compact size makes them particularly convenient for travel. For instance, they can fit into the overhead bin of an airplane, reducing the potential for damage. It also increases accessibility to car travel as the wheels can fit into cars of any size including small compact cars and taxis. For more information, visit morphwheels.com.