Hoveround

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Hoveround is an American corporation which makes and distributes power wheelchairs and scooters. The company, founded in 1992 by Tom Kruse, is based in Sarasota, Florida. The products are sold directly to consumers, and advertised in commercials that feature Tom Kruse. Hoverhound has over 500 employees and locations in 45 US states as of 2006. Annual revenue reached $100 million in 2005.[1]

In 2005 the company began opening retail locations in Wal-Mart stores.[2]

According to the commercials, Tom Kruse is a nurse by profession.

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  1. ^ Kennedy, Sarah. "Hoveround lays off 66 workers: President blames changes in Medicare wheelchair pricing", Bradenton Herald, 2006-11-18. 
  2. ^ "Hoveround Opens Retail Location in Wal-Mart", Home Care Magazine, 2005-02-01. 

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