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Timeline

See how the story of Amigo Mobility and the Amigo Mobility Center have unfolded throughout the years.

1968

Al Thieme invents the first Amigo. A small, yellow front drive model.

1970

Amigo sells it's first motorized shopping cart.

1981

Al Thieme receives the United States Small Business Person of the Year award.

1984

The first Amigo Mobility Center retail store opens at Amigo's main office.

1987

Rear drive model expanded for use on a more rugged terrain.

1998

TravelMate becomes the world's first folding mobility scooter.

2002

Second motorized shopping cart model introduced - the ValueShopper.

2012

Al & Beth Thieme receive the Michigan Manufacturer of the Year award from the Michigan Manufacturer's Association.

2015

Amigo material handling carts are introduced.

2018

Amigo celebrated 50 years of Improving Lives Through Mobility®.

2020

Breaking ground on building expansion.

2021

Amigo acquires AeroTow and completes building expansion

2023

There Must Be a Better Way, the story of Al Thieme and Amigo Mobility was published.
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