AmeriGlide

Name

AmeriGlide

Legal name

AmeriGlide Distributing 2019, Inc.

Website

https://ameriglide.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AmeriGlide is a Raleigh-based manufacturer and direct-to-consumer distributor of residential and commercial mobility equipment, selling stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, elevators, lift chairs, scooters, and vehicle lifts to seniors and individuals with mobility impairments across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility and Accessibility Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts) (BPABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Elevator, Escalator & Vertical Transportation Installation/Service (IMAFALAI)

Keywords

• Stair lifts
• Mobility equipment
• Wheelchair lifts
• Accessibility products
• Home accessibility

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: AmeriGlide generates revenue primarily through direct sales of mobility equipment including stair lifts, platform lifts, elevators, lift chairs, mobility scooters, power wheelchairs, vehicle lifts, and accessibility accessories. Products are sold as one-time purchases with optional professional installation.
2. Professional Installation Services: The company offers professional installation across the United States through a nationwide network of trained and licensed installers. For straight stair lifts, installation can be as low as $199. Curved stair lift installation is included in the purchase price.
3. Replacement Parts and Accessories: AmeriGlide sells replacement parts and accessories for their products, including stair lift batteries, scooter batteries, covers, storage solutions, and walker bags.
4. Financing Services: AmeriGlide provides financing through partner Bread, offering rates as low as 6.99% APR, enabling customers to pay for purchases over time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AmeriGlide manufactures and distributes residential and commercial mobility and accessibility equipment, including stair lifts, platform lifts, residential elevators, lift chairs, mobility scooters, and power wheelchairs. The company sells directly to end customers through its e-commerce website and a nationwide installer network, and also operates a dealer and distributor program for B2B resellers. Professional installation services and financing through third-party partners are offered alongside product sales.

Product overview

AmeriGlide is a manufacturer and direct-to-consumer distributor of residential and commercial mobility equipment, offering factory-direct pricing on one of the largest selections of accessibility products in the industry. The product portfolio includes stair lifts (AmeriGlide Rave 2, Liberty Stairlift), vertical platform lifts (Hercules 750, Nano VPL), elevators, lift chairs (Golden and Pride brands including VivaLift, Genesis, Evolution lines), mobility scooters (Pride Go-Go, Buzzaround, Companion, LiteRider, Eagle, Avenger, Revo, Victory, Maxima, Pursuit, PX4, Baja Wrangler), power wheelchairs, vehicle lifts (Harmar AL-series), dumbwaiters, wheelchair ramps, walk-in tubs, pool lifts, accessible vehicles, and mobility accessories. The company sells its own branded products alongside third-party brands, with notable partnerships with Golden Technologies and Pride Mobility for lift chairs and scooters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stair Lifts
• Platform Lifts
• Residential Elevators
• Lift Chairs
• Mobility Scooters
• Power Wheelchairs
• Vehicle Lifts
• Dumbwaiters
• Wheelchair Ramps
• Walk-in Tubs
• Pool Lifts
• Accessible Vehicles
• Mobility Accessories
• Professional Installation Services
• Dealer and Distributor Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Products shipped within 3 business days with Quick Ship program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Golden TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriGlide has partnered with Golden Technologies, described as the world's largest maker of lift chairs and a leader in new chair design and development. AmeriGlide offers a wide selection of Golden lift chairs including Buzzaround scooters, LiteRider scooters, Companion scooters, and Golden Avenger heavy-duty scooters.
• Pride MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriGlide partnered with Pride Mobility, the world's largest maker of lift chairs and a leader in new chair design and development. Pride's VivaLIFT! line of power recliners featuring Power Lumbar, Full-Width Power Headrest, and Fashion Forward Styles are sold through AmeriGlide. Pride also offers the Go-Go series of travel scooters and Victory series scooters.
• HarmarcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmeriGlide offers a wide range of Harmar vehicle lifts including AL003, AL001, AL055, AL065, AL050, AL030, AL010, AL215, AL015, AL100, AL100-DE, AL160, AL500, AL300, AL560, AL300 Full, AL100HD, AL225, AL300RV, AL301XL, AL500HD, AL600, AL300HD, AL425, AL301XLHD, AL690, AL580-HDX, AL435T, AL6000HD, and AL425HD models for various vehicle and mobility device transport applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Acorn Stairlifts: One of the largest stair lift manufacturers globally with strong US presence. Directly competes with AmeriGlide on residential straight and curved stair lifts, with a comparable direct-to-consumer sales model and professional installation network.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: US-based manufacturer of stair lifts, vertical platform lifts, and vehicle lifts for the residential accessibility market. Direct competitor to AmeriGlide's core stair lift and VPL product lines with overlapping customer base and similar nationwide dealer/installer model.
• 101 Mobility: Franchise-based nationwide provider and installer of stair lifts, platform lifts, ramps, and mobility equipment. Comparable business model to AmeriGlide with emphasis on professional installation across multiple US geographies.
• Stannah Stairlifts: Global stair lift manufacturer with US operations offering residential and commercial stair lifts. Competes head-to-head with AmeriGlide in the residential stair lift category with comparable product range, installation services, and pricing structure.
• Lifeway Mobility: US-based accessibility solutions provider specializing in stair lifts, wheelchair lifts, ramps, and home modifications. Directly competes with AmeriGlide in the residential accessibility installation and equipment market.
• Harmar: Manufacturer of vehicle lifts, stair lifts, and mobility equipment; also an AmeriGlide supplier partner. Competes with AmeriGlide's vehicle lift category and adjacent accessibility equipment with its own dealer network.
• Handicare / Savaria: Global accessibility equipment company offering stair lifts, platform lifts, and home elevators with US operations. Competes with AmeriGlide across multiple product categories including stair lifts, VPLs, and residential elevators.

Broad incumbents

• Pride Mobility: One of the world's largest manufacturers of mobility scooters, power chairs, and lift chairs; also a key AmeriGlide supplier. Larger incumbent that competes across AmeriGlide's scooter and lift chair categories and could potentially bypass AmeriGlide through direct sales.
• Golden Technologies: Major US manufacturer of lift chairs, scooters, and power wheelchairs; also an AmeriGlide supplier. Established incumbent whose own direct-to-consumer initiatives could compete with AmeriGlide's lift chair and scooter distribution.

Regional players

• National Seating & Mobility: North American complex rehab and mobility equipment provider serving both consumer and clinical channels. Adjacent competitor in power wheelchairs and mobility equipment with a more clinical/reimbursement-driven model, partially overlapping AmeriGlide's power chair offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ameriglide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ameriglide

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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