Author: susanna

Say hi to our newest team member

Jonathan Ivansson is taking the role as Customer Service, Logistics and Administration Assistant at our HQ in Halmstad. Despite his young age Jonathan already have a lot of experience from Customer Service and Logistics having worked with logistics at the warehouse of Martin & Servera as well as service and support at ICA Maxi. At Lindhe Xtend Jonathan will put all his energy and effort in providing safe, fast deliveries and a brilliant customer service.

Welcome onboard Jonathan, we are very happy to have you!!

FAOP – New kids on the block

We were so excited to launch Lindhe Xtend and our products at FAOP last weekend. Being new to the US-market and also located in Florida, this is the first time we got a really great chance to present ourselves. This well-attended show in Orlando, FL, had both exhibition and workshops. Lindhe Xtend’s Sales Director North America, flanked by our CEO Jessika Broström held a well-appreciated workshop, where also our Founder, triple-amputee Christoffer Lindhe joined live digitally from Sweden. The highly competitive Swedish Quiz-promenade following the work-shop resulted in two lucky winners. We congratulate Travis Andersen, Hanger Clinic in Orlando and André Bellicini at Restore POC in Daytona Beach as the winners of Lindhe Xtend products.

Addition to our customer service

We are pleased to introduce our newest talent in Customer Service. Talib Kadir will be taking great care of our US-customers out of our new office and logistics center located in Stuart, FL. With Talib’s can-do attitude and experience within customer service and logistics, we are looking forward to continue building a strong presence in the USA.

 A warm welcome to the Lindhe-family, Talib!


Our new US-office is up and running

The day is here. Covid-19 could not stop us.
We now expanded our operations in the US with the great addition of a logistic center and warehouse in Stuart, FL. Strategically placed in between Miami and Orlando, we will reach out to even more customers in the US with the target to provide a state-of-the-art Customer Service to our O&P clinics.
Stay tuned for more updates from our new home ground.

Climbing Pont la Seyne sur Mere with the Xtend Foot

Our ambassador Valerie is truly an adventurous and charitable lady. Normally she does many tower runs that brings donations for charity, but since Covid hit us they have unfortunately all been cancelled.
So Valerie decided to make a run by herself and raise money for a renowned cancer hospital and research centre – Fondation Gustave Roussy – based in Paris. For this she will be climbing the Pont la Seyne sur Mere which has 231 steps. But since she is hoping to raise a minimum of 2310 euros, she decided to multiply her run by 10, which is basically 1 euro per step. All the donations will go to child cancer research at the foundation.
So Valerie’s goals are not to set a performance record but to raise as much money as she possibly can. It will be a challenge since the most she have ever climbed before has been 2000 steps and this tower run is going to be different from the others mainly as it’s an outdoor event and it may be windy or wet that day. Also the tour has metal steps and for the first time she will be going up and down twice with her prosthetic foot – Xtend Foot. Usually she only climb with crutches and use the elevator to come down.

Best of luck to Valerie on May 19 – all the colleagues at Lindhe Xtend will of course be rooting and cheering!

Webinar on Quick change adapters

Today we are diving into the exciting world of quick change adapters on prosthetic legs in a digital training that we are hosting together with SOTF. SOTF is the Association for Ortopedic Technicians in Sweden.

Hoping for many Technicians, Prosthetists and other people in the business to join and learn more. Quick change adapters, such as our Xtend Connect, can really make a huge difference for amputees in day-to-day life.

Cascade Orthopedic Supply, LP and OrtoPed ULC to distribute Lindhe Xtend products in North America

Naperville, IL – February 22, 2021

Lindhe Xtend Inc. is pleased to announce they have partnered with Cascade Orthopedic Supply, LP, a North American distributor of orthotics and prosthetics. This agreement will facilitate the sale of Lindhe Xtend Inc. products into the United States and Canada.

“The strength of commercial channels , the nation-wide reach of Cascade, and OrtoPed’s access to the Canadian market, will allow Lindhe Xtend Inc. to immediately make our products available to O&P facilities across North America,” says Russell Cannon, Director of Sales, North America at Lindhe Xtend Inc.

The first products accessible through distribution will be the Xtend Connect line, a complete range of quick-change adapters. These adapters function similarly to other adapters on the market, but allow patients to safely and securely detach and attach specific parts of their prosthesis.

“Cascade and Ortoped are pleased to bring this unique Swedish innovation to the US market. The product range of the Xtend Connect can truly revolutionize daily activities of the user. Getting dressed, temporarily disconnecting segments for sitting comfort, or simply changing feet for different activities will be easier and quicker for many patients. Lindhe Xtend, founded by triple amputee Christoffer Lindhe, brings a true user perspective and fills a unique need for the market we serve,” says Nina Bondre, CPO, FAAOP, Clinical Educator at Cascade.

Products are available online to order immediately:
Xtend Connect Product page – Cascade USA

ABOUT LINDHE XTEND
Lindhe Xtend is a Swedish-based group of companies, founded in 2013 by triple-amputee, Christoffer Lindhe.
The mission is to develop and commercialize innovative prosthetics based on true user needs. Under the motto ”Xtend your life” new products are constantly developed to further enhance the quality of life for amputees. Lindhe Xtend Inc is the US-subsidiary supporting the North American market.

ABOUT CASCADE ORTHOPEDIC SUPPLY, LP
Founded in 1973, Cascade Orthopedic Supply, LP is distinguished as the leading distributor of orthotics and prosthetics in North America. Cascade has four distribution facilities located in California, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, allowing overnight delivery anywhere in the contiguous United States at published ground rates. Cascade’s reputation is built on a continued commitment to superior service and support, investments in technology, and operational efficiency. Cascade distributes a broad range of products from more than 250 suppliers. As a leading provider in the industry, Cascade is committed to helping customers build a successful practice and deliver better patient care. Learn more at: www.cascade-usa.com

PRESS CONTACT
Susanna Rosander
Chief Marketing Officer, Lindhe Xtend Group
E-mail: susanna@lindhe.se

Taking lead on Quality and Regulatory


We are really happy to be welcoming Frida Svensson to our team. She will be taking on the role as Project leader within Quality and Regulatory as per February. Our very ambitious new employee is in parallel finishing her studies at University of Halmstad, and will become a bachelor in Innovation engineering at the end of spring semester 2021. With Frida’s competence and energy we will become even stronger at serving our customers and users with high performance and quality assured products.

A warm welcome to Frida!

Lindhe Xtend förvärvar Hydracoupler

 

Sann användarinnovation är Lindhe Xtends kärna. Vi är väldigt glada och stolta över att kunna tillkännage uppköpet av de fulla rättigheterna till det innovativa systemet Hydracoupler.

“Denna innovation passar väldigt bra med vår idé som vi kallar för “Change & Connect Anything” på alla protesben. Uppfinningen ökar också räckvidden av vår nuvarande Xtend Connect produktportfölj” säger Christoffer Lindhe, grundare och huvudägare av Lindhe Xtend. “Vi tror på varje protesanvändares rätt att anpassa protesen till sitt vardagsliv. Simpla saker som att byta byxor eller skor är svåra för mig och andra amputerade, så vi vill göra dessa aktiviteter lika enkla och snabba att utföra som de var innan amputationen.”

 

Hydracoupler gör det möjligt att ta av ett protesben även om användaren bär en traditionell kosmetik. Produkten kommer öppna upp och expandera marknaden för snabb-adaptrar ytterligare. Ingen annan produkt på marknaden passar med en kosmetik.

 

Hydracoupler är utvecklad av ingenjören Martin Adelholt, själv amputerad, och en sann användarinnovatör.

 

“Jag är så glad att Lindhe Xtend och jag kunde komma överens.  Jag har jobbat på denna innovation i flera år och jag använder den även själv, så att få se denna produkt komma ut på marknaden och bli tillgänglig för andra amputerade, betyder mycket för mig. Lindhe Xtend är ett av få protesföretag som gör användardrivna produkter, och jag är övertygad om att det kommer att gynna amputerade i hela världen som vill leva ett enklare liv med proteser” säger Martin Adelholt.

 

Uppköpet slutfördes den 4 december, 2020 och produkten förväntas nå marknaden under senare delen av 2021.

 

Läs mer om Hydracoupler på www.hydracoupler.com