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Somerset, PA — DeVilbiss by Drive today announces the launch of the 555 Compact Oxygen Concentrator, a next-generation 5L platform engineered to help respiratory providers operate more efficiently, reduce long-term costs, and deliver a better patient experience.

A Smarter, More Efficient 5L Oxygen Concentrator

The 555 marks the first release in the DeVilbiss by Drive line of respiratory products assembled in the USA of domestic and foreign parts, following the rebranding of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare to Drive Medical.

Building on the proven reliability and trusted performance of the time-tested DeVilbiss 525DS 5L concentrator, the 555 adds meaningful advancements in efficiency, size, and usability. The 555 is 33% more compact than its predecessor and weighs just 29.9 pounds—allowing providers to fit 36 units per pallet instead of 27, reducing freight costs, and easing the load on delivery teams. Operating at just 290 watts, it also delivers a 17 percent reduction in energy consumption, lowering operating costs for patients while reducing internal heat generation to support longer component life. A next-generation internal design with 30 percent fewer component connections, modular architecture, and streamlined component layout means faster diagnostics, simplified maintenance, and less labor time per service event, keeping fleet units in service longer.

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PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. - January 29, 2026 - Drive Medical, a leading global manufacturer and distributor of durable medical equipment and respiratory products, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Compass Health Brands, a diversified supplier of branded and private label consumer medical products, including ProBasics™, Carex®, and TheraMed® products. 

Kingswood Capital Management, LP (together with its affiliates, “Kingswood”) is pleased to announce it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (“Drive” or the “Company”) from CD&R. Drive’s existing management team will continue to lead the Company, ensuring continuity in customer relationships and strategic execution. Kingswood will leverage its extensive network, industry expertise, and capital base to support Drive’s continued growth. The transaction is expected to close later this year, subject to customary legal and regulatory requirements.

Perris, CA — September 19, 2025 — Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, a leading provider of durable medical equipment, is excited to announce its brand-new distribution center in Perris, California. This state-of-the-art facility will enhance DDH’s coast-to-coast distribution network, joining a nationwide portfolio that includes the 1.05-million-square-foot Atlanta-area distribution center, as well as strategically located centers in South Brunswick, NJ, and Vaughan, Ontario.

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June 24, 2024 – PORT WASHINGTON, NY - Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (DDH) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Mobility Designed, Inc.’s full portfolio of products. This strategic acquisition will enhance DDH's portfolio of innovative medical equipment while integrating cutting-edge industrial design expertise directly into its operations.

Port Washington, NY - Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare (DDH), a leading provider of respiratory products for more than 135 years, is mobilizing its resources to address the supply gap resulting from Philips Respironics' Thursday announcement that it will not return to the sale of portable and stationary oxygen concentrators in the United States.