R82 (formerly Snug Seat) is a company that cares about helping children with special needs achieve greater levels of independence through design, innovation and top-notch manufacturing capabilities.
Snug Seat got its start in 1987. Janet and Kirk MacKenzie and Carlisle and Norman Scott of Scotland designed an innovative seat for children who required additional postural support to sit in a well aligned position. The product was embraced by the U.S. medical community. Widespread success allowed them to expand their focus to include the development and manufacturing of new products to enable children with special needs to live a better and more inclusive life-style. Read more below!
In 1996 Snug Seat became the North American distributor for R82 A/S, a Danish company with the same commitment to helping children. The relationship was so successful, R82 acquired a controlling interest in Snug Seat in 1998 and complete ownership in 2011. R82 was acquired by Etac AB of Sweden in late 2011. In September 2015 Snug Seat Inc. officially changed its name to R82 Inc. R82 products are now sold worldwide. The R82 Group motto is “nothing compares to a smile”. They always strive to put a smile on the faces of the children who use their products, the caregivers who lovingly attend to them, and the therapists and dealers who recommend them.
The Mustang gait trainer, the Flamingo Bath/Shower/Toilet Chair and the new Rabbit Up mobile stander are just a few of R82’s most popular products that can put a smile on your child’s face.
