What Western Elevator does

Western Elevator is a Coquitlam, BC-based dealer and installer of residential and commercial accessibility equipment, operating as a division of Savaria Corporation (TSX:SIS) following its May 2025 acquisition. Founded in 2000 by Alan Bodnaruk and Cam Pomeroy, the company is one of the largest home elevator and wheelchair lift dealers in the Vancouver area, with hundreds of installations completed over 25+ years across British Columbia's lower mainland, Vancouver Island, Whistler, the Sunshine Coast, and Williams Lake. Headcount is 11-50.

The product portfolio centers on Savaria-manufactured home elevators (geared chain drive Eclipse, hydraulic Infinity, machine roomless Zenith, panoramic Vuelift), vertical and inclined platform lifts (Multilift, V-1504, ProLift, Pegasus, Delta), through-floor lifts (Telecab, Telecab 17, Luma), and stairlifts (K2, K2 Plus, Stairfriend 23, Handicare Freecurve). Western Elevator does not develop proprietary technology; it sells, installs, and services Savaria products using TSBC-licensed elevator mechanics (license LED0000457) and is a member of the Canadian Elevator Contractors Association.

The company operates a consultative, sales-led go-to-market covering pre-sales consultations, site assessments, and project management for homeowners, architects, custom builders, and commercial/public-building clients (hotels, restaurants, schools, places of worship, government and recreation facilities). Revenue is generated from one-time equipment sales and installation projects (home elevators starting at approximately $35,000 for a simple two-stop unit), recurring maintenance contracts, on-demand repair services across multiple OEM brands (Savaria, Cambridge, Bruno, Stannah), and modernization projects that bring aging equipment to current standards. Marketing relies primarily on professional reputation, architect/builder referrals, free-quote funnel, and CEU programs for architects rather than aggressive digital acquisition.

Name

Western Elevator

Legal name

Western Elevator (Division of Savaria Corporation)

Website

https://westernelevator.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Western Elevator is a Coquitlam, BC-based Savaria dealer that sells, installs, and services home elevators, wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, and platform lifts for homeowners, architects, builders, and commercial clients across British Columbia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Elevator and Accessibility Lift Installation Services

NAICS

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (8114), Facilities Support Services (56121), Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts) (BPABAIAI), Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC), Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems) (BPABAIAE)

Keywords

• Home elevator installation
• Wheelchair lift solutions
• Stairlift services
• Accessibility equipment
• Elevator maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales and Installation: Revenue from selling and installing home elevators, wheelchair lifts, and stairlifts. Home elevators including installation services start at $35,000 (plus tax) for a simple two-stop unit. Pricing varies based on number of stops, drive mechanism, finishes, and options.
2. Maintenance Services: Provides scheduled maintenance contracts for commercial and residential elevators and lifts to ensure reliable, long-term use, comply with BC Technical Services requirements, and maintain manufacturer warranties.
3. Repair Services: Dispatch of service technicians to diagnose and repair products installed by Western Elevator, as well as potentially products by other manufacturers (Savaria, Cambridge Elevator, Bruno, Stannah).
4. Modernization Services: Modernization services for aging home elevators and certain wheelchair lifts, bringing equipment up to current standards while refreshing aesthetics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Western Elevator supplies, installs, and services Savaria home elevators, wheelchair lifts, platform lifts, and stairlifts for residential and commercial customers across British Columbia. As a division of Savaria Corporation and exclusive 5-star Savaria dealer, the company provides turnkey accessibility solutions from consultation and site assessment through professional installation, scheduled maintenance contracts, repair, and modernization services for both homeowners and commercial/public buildings.

Product overview

Western Elevator is a Savaria dealer and division offering a comprehensive portfolio of accessibility products and services throughout British Columbia. The product line centers on Savaria residential elevators (Eclipse, Infinity, Zenith, and Vuelift panoramic models), wheelchair and platform lifts (Multilift, V-1504, Telecab, Telecab 17, Luma, ProLift), and stairlifts (K2, K2 Plus, Stairfriend 23, Handicare Freecurve, Pegasus, Delta). These products range from basic home accessibility solutions to luxury custom installations. Western Elevator provides full-service support including consultation, installation, maintenance, repair, and modernization services, serving homeowners, architects, builders, and commercial clients across the lower mainland, Vancouver Island, Whistler, and the Sunshine Coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Savaria Eclipse Residential Elevator A geared chain drive residential elevator requiring no machine room, designed for relatively simple installation with flexible customization options for homeowners.
• Savaria Infinity Residential Elevator A hydraulic drive residential elevator requiring a separate machine room, delivering quiet and smooth performance for residential applications.
• Savaria Zenith Residential Elevator A machine roomless residential elevator based on commercial elevator technology, marketed as the top-of-the-line choice for smooth and quiet ride quality.
• Savaria Vuelift Panoramic Elevator A panoramic elevator with an integrated clear hoistway and self-supporting design, available in Round or Octagonal glass or acrylic cabs offering 360-degree views, with 6 models for flexible placement in luxury homes.
• Savaria Multilift Vertical Platform Lift A weather-tough outdoor deck lift for basic home access with 750 lb capacity and travel up to 6 feet, suitable for outdoor or garage installations.
• Savaria V-1504 Wheelchair Lift A hydraulic drive wheelchair lift with drive tower eliminating machine room requirements, customizable with custom paint, glass enclosure, frameless glass, or stainless steel, available with or without enclosure for residential and commercial use.
• Savaria Telecab Through-Floor Lift A through-floor lift installed against a support wall with 500 lb capacity serving 2 stops.
• Savaria Telecab 17 Through-Floor Lift An enhanced through-floor lift model with higher capacity of up to 845 lb serving 2 stops.
• Savaria Luma Lift A modern, self-supporting through-floor lift with clear acrylic panels, automatic lighting, and battery-powered operation providing approximately 5 up/down trips during power failure, installable in a day or two.
• Savaria K2 Straight Stairlift A straight stairlift designed for a single flight of stairs, suitable for home use.
• Savaria K2 Plus Straight Stairlift A commercial-grade straight stairlift with rugged design and up to 400 lb capacity.
• Savaria Stairfriend 23 Curved Stairlift A custom fabricated curved stairlift designed for stairs with turns and curves, approved for commercial installations in British Columbia.
• Handicare Freecurve Curved Stairlift A curved stairlift designed for stairs that curve or change direction.
• Savaria Pegasus Inclined Platform Lift A curved inclined platform lift installed onto stairs to provide wheelchair access, with folding platform and safety arms that tuck out of the way when not in use.
• Savaria Delta Inclined Platform Lift An inclined platform wheelchair lift for one flight of straight stairs with a folding platform, installed on stairs or adjacent support wall.
• Savaria ProLift Vertical Platform Lift A hydraulic wheelchair lift for hoistway applications with full cab and ProDoor with vision panel, using continuous press operation suitable for places of worship, schools, and public buildings.
• Installation Services Professional installation by certified elevator technicians ensuring safe, code-compliant installation with attention to detail in residential and commercial projects.
• Maintenance Services Scheduled maintenance contracts for commercial and residential elevators and lifts, including comprehensive checklists, part replacement, and warranty compliance to ensure reliable long-term use.
• Repair Services Experienced technician dispatch for repairs on installed products, including Savaria, Cambridge Elevator, Bruno, and Stannah products, with after-hours emergency availability.
• Modernization Services Modernization services for home elevators and certain wheelchair lifts to bring equipment up to current standards while refreshing aesthetics.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Savaria CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2025Savaria Corporation acquired Western Elevator in May 2025 to expand its presence on Canada's West Coast. Western Elevator operates as a division of Savaria, maintaining its brand identity while benefiting from the solid financial backing and comprehensive product portfolio of the global accessibility leader (TSX:SIS).
• Savaria CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Elevator is a long-standing 5-star dealer of Savaria products. The company sells, installs and services Savaria home elevators, wheelchair lifts, and stairlifts throughout British Columbia. Savaria (TSX:SIS) is a global leader in the accessibility industry with over 2500 employees across 14 distribution and manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Savaria Corporation: Western Elevator's parent company (TSX:SIS). Savaria is a global accessibility leader manufacturing the full product line Western resells, installs, and services — including residential elevators, wheelchair lifts, and stairlifts. It is the most directly comparable company as both the manufacturer and ultimate parent.
• Stannah Stairlifts: UK-headquartered global manufacturer of stairlifts and home elevators. Stannah products are explicitly serviced by Western Elevator, indicating overlapping product lines and the same target homeowner customer base for residential accessibility solutions.
• Cambridge Elevating: Canadian manufacturer of residential elevators and dumbwaiters. Comparable because Cambridge products are also serviced by Western Elevator as a third-party repair provider, indicating overlapping product portfolios and the same end customer base in Canada.
• Handicare Group: Global manufacturer of stairlifts, patient hoists, and accessibility equipment, now part of Savaria. Comparable because Handicare Freecurve stairlifts are among Western Elevator's product offerings, sharing the same product category and customer base.

Direct peers

• Bruno Independent Living Aids: US-based manufacturer of stairlifts, vehicle lifts, and platform lifts. Comparable because Bruno products are serviced by Western Elevator as a third-party repair provider, indicating overlapping product portfolios and the same end customers (accessibility/mobility).
• Lifeway Mobility: US-based provider of stairlifts, wheelchair ramps, and home accessibility solutions through a dealer/installer model. Directly comparable business model: sells, installs, and services accessibility equipment for residential customers, with a focus on aging-in-place.
• 101 Mobility: Franchise-based US provider of stairlifts, wheelchair ramps, vehicle lifts, and residential elevators. Comparable as a dealer/installer/servicer of accessibility equipment serving homeowners, with a similar recurring service revenue model.
• Garaventa Lift: Canadian manufacturer and supplier of platform lifts, stairlifts, and residential/commercial elevators. Comparable as a directly competing supplier of inclined platform lifts and accessibility equipment serving the same residential and commercial accessibility markets in North America.

Regional players

• Access Elevator & Lifts: US-based regional dealer/installer of residential elevators, dumbwaiters, and stairlifts. Comparable business model (resale, installation, service) targeting the same residential accessibility customer segment, though operating in a different geography.
• Home Elevator Company: North American dealer/installer of residential elevators and lifts. Comparable as a regional sales-led reseller and installer of home elevator products for the same homeowner and architect customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/savariabettermobility
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/western-elevator-corp
• Instagraminstagram.com/savariacorp

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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