Sjoerd van der Wal has been the new managing director of API DE GmbH since January 2026. Van der Wal joined API as Head of Sales just in the middle of last year. In an interview with PARAlife magazine, he reveals what motivated the Dutchman to make the move and what factors were key to […]
Interview: “We make people’s lives easier” Weiterlesen ⟶
Sjoerd van der Wal joined the management team at API DE GmbH in January 2026. Together with Stephan Schwartz, he will take over the strategic and operational leadership of the company. The Dutch native had only joined API as Head of Sales in July 2025—and now he is taking the next step. International sales experience
Sjoerd van der Wal is promoted to the executive board Weiterlesen ⟶
In mid-September of this year, API showcased its products and services at Rehacare, the world’s leading trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion, and care. The highlight of the joint exhibition was the world premiere of the FlexiRamp GlowSafe ramp system in the Ford Tourneo Connect. Click here to read the full article in the latest
World Premiere at Rehacare 2025 Weiterlesen ⟶
Rehacare International will take place in Düsseldorf from September 25–28. API will be exhibiting at this leading trade show for rehabilitation, prevention, integration, and care. You can find us in Hall 6 at Booth C66. Our FlexiRamp and Robot R11 solutions will be the focus of our trade show presentation. Stephan Schwartz, Managing Director of
API as an exhibitor at Rehacare 2024 Weiterlesen ⟶
From May 15–17, the leading trade fair for rescue and mobility took place, as is traditional, in Fulda, East Hesse. We were there as exhibitors, together with our long-standing partner, Activa Automobilservice GmbH. Our booth was very busy during the first two days of the trade show. The highlight of our joint presentation was the
API at the 22nd RETTmobil Weiterlesen ⟶
On February 23, 2024, a long wait came to an end. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, all employees of the API Group gathered in the Czech capital, Prague. In addition to the core Czech staff and all employees of API DE, the event was also attended by international partners Matts Maggs and
First meeting of all API companies since the pandemic Weiterlesen ⟶
How are vehicle retrofitters tackling the current challenges? The pandemic seems to be behind us, but the industry is already grappling with other problems. And these are highly unlikely to disappear as quickly as the pandemic did. PARAlive! spoke with API, an international manufacturer of wheelchair ramps and vehicle conversion systems. In the interview, the
High prices, a shortage of skilled workers, and electric cars Weiterlesen ⟶
From September 13–16, 2023, REHACARE, the international trade fair for rehabilitation and care, took place in Düsseldorf. This year, over 700 exhibitors from 37 countries were in attendance. API was, of course, there again. In Hall 6, we presented our new mobility solutions for people with disabilities. New Robot Is a Crowd-Pleaser This time, the
REHACARE Shows Great Interest in API Solutions Weiterlesen ⟶
API Germany works with many long-standing partners across Europe. It has a long-standing and successful partnership with Activa Automobil-Service GmbH, based in Borken, North Rhine-Westphalia, a subsidiary of the major automotive group Bleker Group. The Bleker Group operates a total of 14 car dealerships at eight locations in Borken, Bocholt, Ahaus, Dülmen, Münster, Dortmund, Bremen,
API is committed to a trusting partnership with Activa Weiterlesen ⟶
From May 10 to 12, the leading international trade fair for rescue and mobility—RETTmobil for short—took place RETTmobil — took place. Over 450 exhibitors from more than 20 countries showcased new products and innovative solutions. This year, the exhibition grounds expanded by an additional 4,000 square meters, and of course, we at API Deutschland were
RETTmobil Calls – API Follows Weiterlesen ⟶
In 2003, automotive engineer Miroslav Bartoš founded API CZ and began converting cars for people with disabilities. Today, nearly two decades later, he oversees a group of companies with operations in four countries and more than 10,000 customers on four continents. That was reason enough for the editorial staff of the trade magazine Paralife to
API Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary Weiterlesen ⟶
REHACARE is the world’s largest trade fair for rehabilitation and care. It took place in mid-September in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. Of course, we did not want to miss this meeting of international exhibitors and experts.
SUCCESSFUL REHACARE APPEARANCE Weiterlesen ⟶
REHACARE will be held in Düsseldorf from September 14 – 17, 2022. API is represented with its own booth at the world’s largest trade fair for rehabilitation and care. You will find the API booth in hall 6 at booth B64.
API exhibits at REHACARE 2022 Weiterlesen ⟶
Our Czech parent company API CZ, together with Waldspurger AG, has developed a special FlexiRamp XL for prone transport for the Caddy Maxi 5.
FlexiRamp for horizontal transport Weiterlesen ⟶
Together with our Swedish partner Bilanpassning, we have developed the ACTIVE FlexiRamp. This article shows how collaboration has created a great resource for self-drivers.
Innovation through cooperation Weiterlesen ⟶
“Our modified eVito was a real crowd-pleaser. And it wasn’t just the trade visitors—even the Mercedes representatives were impressed by the conversion,” says Stephan Schwartz happily.
RETTmobil was a complete success Weiterlesen ⟶
From May 11 to 13, RETTmobil—the leading international trade fair for rescue and mobility—will take place for the first time since 2019. Over 400 exhibitors from around the world will showcase their innovations and products. And, of course, we’ll be there too.
API at RETTmobil ’22 in Fulda Weiterlesen ⟶
Stephan Schwartz, Managing Director of API Germany, and Claus Haag, Managing Director of Haag Reha Engineering, spoke about the topic of electromobility in the first 2022 issue of the trade magazine PARAlife.
API interview with PARAlife Weiterlesen ⟶
API looks back on an eventful year. The highlight was the brand-new FlexiRamp for the Caddy 5. Looking ahead to 2022, the focus is clearly on e-mobility.
Caddy 5, COVID-19, and Outlook for 2022 Weiterlesen ⟶
Traditionally, api holds a gathering in January for all employees and long-standing partners. The event had to be canceled in 2021 due to the pandemic. This article therefore serves as a written recap and outlook.
api invests during economically challenging times Weiterlesen ⟶
api is adapting its FlexiRamp to the new Caddy 5 and is taking this opportunity to further improve its flagship product. Find out here how you, too, can benefit from the advantages of the new FlexiRamp.
An even better FlexiRamp for the new VW Caddy 5 Weiterlesen ⟶
We support our partners with a four-stage service model to enable them to install API products quickly and professionally. Find out here how we guarantee service and customer satisfaction at API.
That’s what first-class service is all about Weiterlesen ⟶
The api-Group is expanding its machinery fleet. In doing so, the internationally active company is increasing its production capacity for the FlexiRamp by 30 percent and responding to steadily growing demand.
api on a path to expansion Weiterlesen ⟶
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