What Stannah Lifts does

Stannah Lifts is a UK-headquartered, family-owned manufacturer and service provider of mobility and accessibility lift solutions, founded in the 19th century and based in Andover, Hampshire. The company's core residential product line comprises stairlifts (with variants for straight stairs, stairs with turns, narrow stairs, perch users, and outdoor applications), homelifts (small domestic elevators), and a stairlift rental programme alongside a refurbished/reconditioned stairlift line. On the commercial side, Stannah installs passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods lifts, and escalators for hospitality, retail, public sector, and construction-sector clients through a dedicated commercial lifts division (stannahlifts.co.uk) and a separate public-sector channel.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time hardware sales and installation (stairlifts and homelifts), recurring rental subscriptions, and ongoing maintenance/service contracts that cover both Stannah-installed and third-party OEM equipment (including Otis, Elevate UK, and Temple). Distribution is omnichannel: consumer-direct via a UK-wide showroom and demonstration-centre footprint, e-commerce-enabled website, referral programme, and a network of UK&I accredited distributors; B2B and public-sector clients are served through dedicated field sales and direct contracts. Stannah also operates a US showroom in Franklin, Massachusetts serving the Northeast residential market.

The technology base is fundamentally electromechanical rather than digital: rail-based stairlift systems, small-format domestic elevators, and commercial passenger/goods lifts backed by a 24/7 service engineering network. Service contracts (annual), preventative maintenance programmes, and rapid call-out response are core to retention. Marketing combines organic social, SEO/content marketing, earned media citing workplace manual-handling injury statistics, and channel partnerships, with a deliberate 2026 expansion into the construction specification vertical via a dedicated website.

Name

Stannah Lifts

Legal name

Stannah

Website

https://stannah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Stannah Lifts is a UK-based, family-owned manufacturer and installer of stairlifts, homelifts, and commercial lifts, serving aging adults, public sector bodies, hospitality/retail operators, and construction clients across the UK and select US Northeast markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Lifts and Elevators

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services (HSABAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Mobility & Accessibility Equipment (Ramps, Stair Lifts, Transfer Aids) (HSABAKAB), Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC)

Keywords

• Stairlift manufacturing
• Homelift installation
• Commercial lifts
• Accessibility equipment
• Lift maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Andover

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Stairlift Sales: Sale of new and reconditioned stairlifts for straight stairs, stairs with turns, narrow stairs, perch stairlifts, and outdoor applications. One-time purchase model with additional revenue from installation.
2. Homelift Sales: Sale and installation of homelifts for residential accessibility. One-time purchase with installation revenue.
3. Stairlift Rental: Rental programme for stairlifts providing flexible access for customers who may not want to purchase outright. Ongoing rental revenue.
4. Lift Maintenance and Servicing: 24/7 maintenance contracts, preventative maintenance programmes, and rapid call-out services for passenger, platform and goods lifts across multiple manufacturers. Covers public sector and commercial clients.
5. Repairs and Aftercare: Product support, troubleshooting, and repair services for existing customers. Service contracts and warranty services.
6. Commercial Lift Installations: Installation of commercial lifts including passenger lifts, escalators, and goods lifts for hospitality, retail, and public sector clients.
7. Stairlift Removals: Removal services for existing stairlifts when no longer needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stannah Lifts manufactures, sells, installs, and services residential stairlifts and homelifts for elderly and disabled individuals, alongside commercial passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods lifts, and escalators. The company provides full lifecycle support including installation, 24/7 maintenance contracts, repairs, removals, rental options, and reconditioned stairlifts, operating showrooms, service branches, and a UK distributor network.

Product overview

Stannah Lifts is a mobility solutions provider offering a portfolio of lift products and related services. The core product portfolio consists of stairlifts and homelifts for residential use, along with commercial lift maintenance services. Stairlifts represent the primary product line with multiple variants addressing different staircase configurations (straight, curved/narrow, outdoor) and user needs (perch seating). The company also offers homelifts as a larger-scale residential elevator option. Beyond product sales, Stannah provides a full lifecycle service offering including installation, maintenance contracts, repairs, and removals, as well as rental and reconditioned options for flexible purchasing models. The product architecture follows a platform-plus-variants model where the base stairlift and homelift platforms are customized through different configurations, features, and accessories to suit individual customer requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stannah Stairlifts: Core product line offering stairlifts for straight stairs, stairs with turns, narrow stairs, and outdoor use, along with rental and reconditioned options.
• Stannah Homelifts
• Stannah Commercial Lifts

Products and services

• Stairlifts Motorized chairs that travel along a rail installed on staircases, designed to help individuals with mobility challenges ascend and descend stairs safely. Available in variants for straight stairs, stairs with turns, narrow stairs, perch seating, and outdoor applications. Targets elderly and disabled individuals seeking to remain in their homes.
• Homelifts Small domestic elevators designed for residential properties, providing vertical mobility between floors for wheelchair users and individuals with significant mobility limitations. Includes installation, pricing, and aftercare services.
• Commercial Lifts Commercial lift installations including passenger lifts, platform lifts, goods lifts, and escalators for hospitality, retail, service station, and public sector buildings. Targets architects, contractors, and commercial building operators.
• Reconditioned Stairlifts Refurbished pre-owned stairlifts that have been inspected, serviced, and restored to working condition, offered at reduced pricing compared to new installations.
• Stairlift Rental Flexible monthly rental programme allowing customers to lease stairlifts for short-term or temporary needs rather than purchasing outright.
• Lift Maintenance Services Comprehensive maintenance and servicing programmes for passenger lifts, platform lifts, and goods lifts across multiple manufacturers, including 24/7 support and rapid call-out response. Targets public sector and commercial clients.
• Service Contracts Ongoing annual maintenance agreements providing regular servicing, preventive maintenance, and priority support for lift equipment owners.
• Lift Repairs Repair services for stairlifts, homelifts, and commercial lifts to address malfunctions and restore functionality for existing customers.
• Stairlift Removals Professional removal and disposal services for existing stairlift installations when no longer needed by the customer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17% of UK workplace injuries are linked to lifting and handling, costing employers approximately £8,500 per case

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Test Valley Borough CouncilcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 January 2026Maintenance contract for lift portfolio covering six council sites including the Chantry centre and public car parks. Services include 24-hour support, full preventative maintenance programmes, and maintenance for passenger, platform and goods lifts from multiple manufacturers including Otis, Elevate UK and Temple. Stannah was selected for its extensive engineer coverage and proven rapid call-out capability.
• Welcome BreakminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2025Multi-lift project installation at Welcome Break's 60th service station on the M1 in Rotherham. Stannah installed a passenger lift, escalator, and goods lift as part of the project, completed ahead of schedule and within budget.
• UK&I Accredited DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of accredited distributors across UK and Ireland for Stannah product distribution. Programme includes resources and support for authorised resellers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Lifeway Mobility: US accessibility solutions provider including stairlifts and ramps. Niche/emerging player with overlapping products and customer demographics to Stannah's US business.
• Cibes Lift: Manufacturer of compact residential lifts and homelifts, named alongside Stannah in industry coverage of inclined barrier-free elevators. Direct product overlap on the homelift side.

Broad incumbents

• KONE: Global leader in elevators, escalators and automatic building doors. Cited alongside Stannah in accessibility market reports and competes on commercial lift installations and service contracts.
• Schindler: Global elevator and escalator manufacturer with material presence in commercial and public-sector tenders where Stannah competes. Comparable commercial-lift and maintenance offering.
• Thyssenkrupp Access: Global elevator and accessibility solutions provider (including stairlifts via its Access portfolio). Broad incumbent competing in both commercial and residential accessibility segments.
• Otis Worldwide: World's largest elevator and escalator manufacturer, named as one of the multi-manufacturer OEMs that Stannah services. Competes on commercial installations and after-sales service.

Direct peers

• Acorn Stairlifts: UK-based direct competitor specialising in stairlifts for the elderly, with a comparable D2C and distributor-led model. Closest like-for-like peer in the British market.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: US-based manufacturer of stairlifts and vehicle lifts for aging and mobility-impaired consumers. Closest US-headquartered stairlift peer and a comparable point on the Stannah US Northeast beachhead.
• Savaria Corporation: Manufacturer of stairlifts, residential elevators (homelifts) and accessibility lifts, listed alongside Stannah in industry reporting. Overlapping product categories and customer base.
• Handicare: Direct stairlift and accessibility peer, offering straight and curved stairlifts plus homelifts across Europe and North America. Directly comparable product portfolio to Stannah's residential line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/stannahstairlifts
• Facebookfacebook.com/stannahlifts
• Instagraminstagram.com/stannah_uk
• Xx.com/Stannah_lifts

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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