Wolturnus

Wolturnus A/S is a Danish high-end manufacturer of custom-made mobility solutions, specializing in active and sports wheelchairs and handbikes. Based in Nibe, Denmark, the company is renowned for integrating racing bike technology into its mobility designs.

The company has a unique history tied to the 1919 wreck of the steamship Volturnus, which sank while carrying crutches for the British Navy. In 2002, former sports diver and wheelchair user Per Bisgaard teamed up with racing bike specialist Peter Libak (now CEO) to build a custom racing chair, leading to the birth of the company.

They are using 7020 Aluminium a high grade aerospace-grade alloy, the strongest weldable aluminum to create frames that are exceptionally light and durable. Their product is bespoke, focusing on ergonomics and custom geometry, they are handmade in Denmark at their headquarters in Nibe. Their design minimizes rolling resistance and stresses maximize stability.

Their key products include a rigid daily use models like the W5, Tukan, Dalton, Hawk, A-Run, and Gitano designed for everyday independent living and Merlin as a folding frame unit. On the active living side they cover all sports including wheelchair basketball, rugby, tennis, and dance, as well as the Amasis racing wheelchair.

Handbikes are also bespoke custom-made for both recreational exercise and elite competition, designed according to UCI regulations.

Wolturnus were instrumental in producing seating systems which include the Wing Back ILSA which is a patented back support system designed to improve posture and stability.

In July 2024, Wolturnus was acquired by the Asker Healthcare Group, though it continues to operate under its own brand name and maintain production in Denmark. The company also operates subsidiaries in Germany and Sweden.