The ISO 14001 certification is internationally recognized in the series of ISO 14000 standards as an effective framework for improved environmental performance. This certification includes our focus on the reduction of waste and creating efficiencies to make a positive contribution to the planet.
 
We continue to progress and make new steps to bring our environmental responsibility and increased compliance into the heart of our business strategy. This certification also confirms our ability to respond to specific calls for tender.

Michael Schreiber, QMS Manager EMEA & APAC at Invacare, said: "This certification demonstrates our commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible practices. This milestone would not have been possible without the hard work and collaboration of every team member involved. We are grateful for their dedication and expertise, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to make a positive impact on the environment."

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About Invacare
Invacare Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor in its markets for medical equipment used in non-acute care settings. At its core, the company designs, manufactures and distributes medical devices that help people to move, breathe, rest and perform essential hygiene. The company provides clinically complex medical device solutions for congenital (e.g., cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida), acquired (e.g., stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, post-acute recovery, pressure ulcers) and degenerative (e.g., ALS, multiple sclerosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), elderly, bariatric) ailments. The company's products are important parts of care for people with a wide range of challenges, from those who are active and involved in work or school each day and may need additional mobility or respiratory support, to those who are cared for in residential care settings, at home and in rehabilitation centres. The company sells its products principally to home medical equipment providers with retail and e-commerce channels, residential care operators, distributors and government health services in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. For more information about the company and its products, visit Invacare's website at www.invacare.com.
   

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Leisa Evans
Global Head of Communications
Email:        levans@invacare.com