About us
Our Story
When a family member began to lose their mobility due to Multiple Sclerosis in 1968, there were limited personal mobility devices available. At the time, a young Al Thieme, was working as a plumbing and heating contractor in Bridgeport, Michigan.
Al knew there MUST be a better way.
After countless evenings spent working in his garage, Al constructed the Amigo. It was named for being the best friend of the person who used it. Thus a new industry in mobility was born. An industry that would allow individuals to maintain their independence.
Amigo Mobility Today
Finding quality solutions for mobility needs continue to be our passion, with roots planted in healthcare. Our goal has remained the same, finding quality solutions for mobility needs.
With over half a century’s worth of experience in designing and manufacturing our product, our pace of innovation has lead us to product lines covering healthcare, grocery & retail, industrial, government and hospitals.
Mission & Values
Founded with the mission of Improving Lives Through Mobility®, Amigo is a family owned and operated business. Al continues to run the company, alongside his wife Beth Thieme, and a talented team of employees. Every Amigo continues to be manufactured at our Michigan headquarters and is shipped worldwide. We believe in:
- Find a better way
- Do the right thing
- Care for customers and co-workers like family
- Look to the next 50
Timeline of growth
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.
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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Our leadership team
Al Thieme
Chairman and Founder
Amigo team member since 1968
Beth Thieme
President & CEO
Amigo team member since 1975
Mike LaBrake
Director of Customer Service
Amigo team member since 1988
Mike Galer
Director of Finance
Amigo team member since 1992
Jennifer Thieme-Kehres
Director of Business Development
Amigo team member since 2007
Jordan Thieme
Director of Operations
Amigo team member since 2010
Ryan Maher
Director of Administration
Amigo team member since 2013
