Lift Able acquired by ThyssenKrupp group.
http://www.nebusiness.co.uk/business-news/latest-business-news/2008/03/27/firm-s-quality-leads-to-sale-51140-20680874/
Handicare AS acquires Freelift.
http://www.freelift.com/en/customer/press-release.html
Acorn Stairlifts, who also own Brooks, buy Bison Bede.
http://sparedolphin.blogspot.com/2007/11/acorn-mobility-acquire-bison-bede.html