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49 Bespoke Inc. (formerly RGK Wheelchairs, Inc.) is a North American based company bringing ultra-light RGK Wheelchairs, VARILITE ® Seating Systems (Cushions, Backs, PAL Lateral, and other Supports), ultra light KI MOBILITY folding (rigid ride) wheelchairs, and KENDA Tires to the market place.
We also have partner relationships with a host of other companies to bring their quality products to the dealer network in Canada.
49 Bespoke Inc. (formerly RGK Wheelchairs, Inc.) Company Profile
49 Bespoke Inc. (formerly RGK Wheelchairs, Inc.) is a privately owned company founded in 2002 to market and promote BESPOKE (custom Made) RGK Wheelchairs in North America. It has grown to distribute VARILITE ® cushions, backs, PAL Lateral Supports, Belts and Harnesses in Canada along with Ki Mobility and Kenda products. We also carry a host of other products for same day shipping like Spinergy, Glance, X-Core, Sun Wheels, Schwalbe Tires, Frog Leg Products, all hand rims including Blax, titanium, dual grip, natural fit, flex rims, etc.
The company was founded by Russel Simms, Greg Eden, and Reg McClellan who bought all the shares in the company in October 2009 making the company solely owned.
RGK Wheelchairs in the UK - Manufacturing Facility
Russel Simms and Greg Eden own RGK Wheelchairs in the United Kingdom, a company that has grown organically since their inception in 1989 with 10% average growth for the first seven years, then 20-25% in last few years. This growth is in productivity and revenue, and their plans are to continue with a 25% target.
RGK owns a 30,000 sq ft plus site in the West Midlands of England, employ 35-45 people and manage the business in three departments - Engineering, Operations, and Commercial.
RGK has a range of models with most any modification available.
Initially, there was a 25%/75% split in sport/daily use products, then it moved to a 50/50 split, and since 2000 the split is more accurately defined as 75%/25% daily use and sport or active living units.
VARILITE ® (A Division of Cascade Designs)
Cascade Designs was founded in the early 1970's by two Boeing Engineers who were avid outdoor enthusiasts. Since the beginning, they have been the premier manufacturer of self-inflating mattresses. Outdoor enthusiasts love the simplicity, performance and low maintenance of the Therm-a-Rest mattress line.
In the 1980�s, a wheelchair user asked if Cascade Designs � could make a self-inflating wheelchair cushion. They realized that the same air and foam technology that produced a popular outdoor mattress also could be used to make a lightweight, comfortable, pressure reducing cushion.
Thousands of hours of research and many prototypes later, the Modular cushion was introduced and the VARILITE � brand was born! Since then, VARILITE � has grown into a family of seating and back systems, belts and harnesses, and accessories.
Today, VARILITE � products are sold in the United States, Canada (distributed by RGK Wheelchairs, Inc.) and Internationally.
KENDA Tires and Tubes
Kenda is a leading manufacturer of bicycle, motorcycle, ATV (All Terrain Vehicle), industrial, lawn and garden equipment, automobiles, trailer tires, and now non-marking wheelchair tires and tubes.
With factories in Taiwan and China and distribution centers around the world, we are confident in being able to bring these products to you and maintain their core values adopted at their inception in 1962; honesty, innovation, quality, and customer service.
Over the last four decades, Kenda has continued to develop and expand their product line, adapt to changing market demands, and provide high quality. We are pleased to be working with Kenda nationally in Canada and look forward to meeting your tire and tube needs.
Ki Mobility Wheelchairs
Doug Munsey and Murray Slagerman founded Ki Mobility in 2004. After five years as a rehab supplier, Doug spent 16 years with Quickie and Sunrise Medical in various capacities: sales rep, product manager, director of quality, director of marketing, director of product development, and vice president of marketing.
Murray spent six years at Otto Bock, both as a sales and design engineer, before moving to Quickie where he spent seven years. During those years, he held positions as a design engineer, engineering manager and manager of advanced development.
Spinergy Wheels
Spinergy wheels are the Ultimate Everyday Wheel! Ultra light weight and lighter than other wheels on the market.
They have narrow custom made CNC machined alloy hubs, designed to decrease the overall width of the chair. PBO (poly p-phenylenebenzobisoxazole) fiber spokes add superior strength, performance, and shock absorbency for a more comfortable ride.
Spinergy state of the art designs and materials produce the lowest rotational weight of any wheel, allowing the user to go further and faster with less effort.
Spoke colors available: Black, Yellow, Blue, Red, and white and come in 22", 24", 25", 26", and 700 c. We stock all sizes and colors for next day shipping in including the all new www.flexrim.com !
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