BRIDGEPORT, Mich., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amigo Mobility, a leading manufacturer of mobility products, and Amerityre Corporation (Nasdaq: AMTY), a manufacturer of polyurethane tires and tire products, are pleased to announce Amerityre's Flatfree(TM) polyurethane tires will be featured as original equipment on the Amigo Mobility SmartShopper. It is estimated that Amerityre will initially supply Amigo Mobility with approximately 25,000 tires per year.
"We are very happy to be working with Amerityre," said Amigo Mobility President and Founder Al Thieme. "Amerityre shares our business ideals -- they are environmentally friendly and believe in producing high quality goods that are made in America." "Amerityre's Flatfree(TM) tires currently used on our Amigo SmartShoppers have demonstrated stellar performance under daily heavy-duty use in retail environments. The Amerityre polyurethane foam tires provide a smoother, more comfortable ride and reduce the overall weight of the Amigo by four pounds," added Thieme.
This year Amigo Mobility International, Inc., based in Bridgeport, Michigan, celebrates 40 years in business. Since its inception, Amigo has been "improving lives through mobility" with innovative and customized mobility solutions.
The first Amigo, a battery operated "vehicle," was built in 1968 by Al
Thieme, then owner of his own plumbing and heating contracting business.
The idea for this product came from Thieme's personal motivation to help a
family member with limited mobility due to multiple sclerosis. The Amigo
soon gained popularity as more and more people were able to regain their
mobility and personal independence through its use. Thus, Amigo Mobility
International, Inc. was founded, and an entire
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