Skokie Company Bought by Swedish Giant

SKOKIE, IL - A Skokie-based molded seating manufacturing company was bought out by Permobil, which is owned by Patricia Industries - an industry giant based in Sweden.

The Prairie Seating Corporation, which according to its web site “manufactures custom cushions for wheelchair bound individual,” will continue to operate from its Skokie facility at 7515 Linder Avenue, an Area Development report indicates.

Permobil officials say the acquisition will give the company “a platform for innovation and growth in the custom seating business.”

“The timing of this acquisition is perfect, as it aligns both with our growth ambitions and with our goal of adding premium product solutions to the already strong ROHO product portfolio,” said Tom Borcherding, president of Permobil’s global Business Unit Seating and Positioning.