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RALPH BRAUN AWARDED GERALD I. LAMKIN AWARD

Recognized for Achievement in Innovation and Service

Contact: Nicole Fischer
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WINAMAC, IN – October 25, 2010 – Ralph Braun, founder and CEO of The Braun Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vans, ramps and wheelchair lifts, was inducted as the Gerald I. Lamkin Fellow for Outstanding Achievement in Innovation and Service.

The Society of Innovators, Northwest Indiana, acknowledged Ralph Braun’s commitment to helping thousands achieve automotive mobility through his innovative technology at The Braun Corporation.

“Ralph’s hard work, spirit and perseverance have provided thousands with unprecedented access to public places,” said Nick Gutwein, president of The Braun Corporation. “Because of his commitment to finding innovative mobility solutions, he has helped people with disabilities lead full and active lives.&rdquo

The Gerald I. Lamkin Award recognizes Ralph Braun for his advances and triumphs in the mobility industry today. It brings attention to innovative individuals like Ralph Braun and fosters innovation in all market sectors. The Society of Innovators is an initiative to celebrate and promote innovation and innovators in Northwest Indiana sponsored by Ivy Tech Community College.

The award was presented at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana.

About The Braun Corporation

The Braun Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vans, ramps, and wheelchair lifts worldwide and enables people with physical disabilities to regain mobility and lead active and independent lives. The Indiana-based company was founded by Ralph Braun, who was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at a young age and unable to walk by age 15. Ralph was motivated by his disability to invent the world’s first electric scooter (the Tri-Wheeler) and wheelchair lift (the Lift-A-Way) in his parents’ garage. Word spread and demand for the product increased, resulting in the birth of Save-A-Step Manufacturing, which ultimately became The Braun Corporation. The company, via the BraunAbility brand, offers the most diverse model lineup in the industry, including the most popular minivan models from Dodge/Chrysler, Honda, and Toyota. For more information about the Braun Corporation or our outstanding line of wheelchair accessible vehicles, please visit www.braunability.com.