Panthera
Panthera was founded in Sweden in 1986 by Jalle Jungnell and since 2022, Panthera has been part of Permobil. Panthera’s goal was, and still is, to build the world’s lightest chair. The carbon fiber Panthera X only weighs an amazing 2.1 kg. Panthera manual wheelchairs focus on user-friendliness, quality and being lightweight, and are for adults and children alike. Their maneuverability and low weight make them ideal for active lifestyles. The ultra-light models are designed for very active lifestyles and advanced users used to handling finely balanced wheelchairs.
The history of Panthera
In 1976, 22-year-old Jalle Jungnell crashed during a road racing event and broke his spine. Soon after, he took up wheelchair basketball but found that the wheelchairs of the time were not well suited for sports. With inspiration from racing technology Jalle therefore started to build his own wheelchairs. This led to the foundation of Panthera in 1986.
“I learnt some obvious rules from racing, such as the significance of low weight, a rigid chassis, correct balancing in the chassis. My goal was to build the lightest chair ever. There have been many wheelchairs and a lot of wheelchair users since then,” explains Jalle Jungnell.
With a commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals with mobility challenges, Panthera has dedicated itself to the development of cutting-edge wheelchairs for both children and adults. At the pinnacle of Panthera's groundbreaking innovations stands the Panthera X, weighing in as one of the world’s lightest wheelchairs.
For children, Panthera understands the importance of fostering independence and exploration from a young age. The development of Panthera Micro 3 and Bambino 3 is a testament to Panthera's commitment to ensuring that children with mobility challenges can navigate the world with ease and joy.
Manufacturing
Panthera manual wheelchairs are produced in Panthera’s home country of Sweden. The chassis and backrest of chrome molybdenum tubing are soldered by hand at our associated company Rollmek AB in Kalmar, Sweden. The final assembly of all Panthera wheelchairs is done at our Panthera facility in Spånga, close to Stockholm, Sweden.