What Vimec Srl does

Vimec Srl is an Italian designer, manufacturer, and installer of accessibility and vertical-mobility equipment founded in 1980 and headquartered in Luzzara, Reggio Emilia. The company produces stairlifts (chair lifts Capri, Dolce Vita, Ischia), mobile stairlifts (T09 Roby), platform lifts (S11 Plus, Steppy Plus, Silver), platform stairlifts for wheelchairs (V6, V6s), and home elevators (E20, AR:IA). Its products are 100% manufactured in Italy with certified materials and target primarily elderly individuals and people with disabilities who need to navigate architectural barriers in residential settings, with secondary segments including residential condominiums, offices/commercial buildings, and public entities. The E20 home lift won the Archiproducts Design Award in 2020, and the company holds ISO 14001 environmental certification (2022).

Vimec operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer sales with a dense regional consultant network providing free on-site assessments across every Italian province, supplemented by multi-language websites and an AR-based online configurator for the AR:IA home lift in Germany, Spain, France, Russia, Poland, and the UK. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales and installation, complemented by recurring after-sales maintenance and by facilitating customer financing through partner banks alongside Italy's 50-75% tax deductions for architectural-barrier removal. With 160,000+ cumulative installations since founding and a workforce of 101-250, Vimec operates as a subsidiary under the direction and coordination of Swedish investment holding Investmentaktiebolaget Latour, leveraging four decades of brand equity, design-recognized products, and a province-wide Italian service footprint as its primary competitive moat.

Name

Vimec Srl

Legal name

Vimec S.r.l.

Website

https://vimec.biz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vimec Srl is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1980 that designs, produces, and installs stairlifts, home elevators, platform lifts, and mobile stairclimbers, primarily serving elderly individuals, people with disabilities, residential condominiums, and public entities across Italy and six European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessibility and Mobility Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services (HSABAJAD), Home Mobility & Accessibility Equipment (Ramps, Stair Lifts, Transfer Aids) (HSABAKAB), Smart Home & Assistive Technology Integration (Voice, Sensors, Alerts) (HSAPANAI)

Keywords

• Stairlift manufacturing
• Home accessibility solutions
• Platform lifts
• Mobility equipment installation
• Vertical mobility systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Luzzara

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Accessibility Equipment Sales and Installation: Direct sale and installation of stairlifts, home elevators, platform lifts, and servo-stairs for residential and commercial customers. Includes free site assessment, professional installation, and post-sale support.
2. Tax Deduction and Financing Services: Vimec assists customers with tax deduction applications (75% architectural barrier removal bonus, 50% renovation bonus) and offers financing through partnered banks, enabling customers to pay only 50% upfront with bank-managed practice processing.
3. After-Sales Maintenance and Support: Ongoing maintenance and support services for installed equipment, providing continuous assistance after installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vimec Srl designs, manufactures, supplies, and installs accessibility and vertical mobility solutions, including stairlifts (chair stairlifts and mobile stairlifts), home elevators (mini home lifts), platform stairlifts, and platform lifts. The company provides custom-designed equipment for elderly and disabled individuals in residential, condominium, commercial, and public-building environments, with professional installation, after-sales maintenance, and assistance with tax deductions and financing.

Product overview

Vimec Srl is an Italian accessibility solutions company founded in 1980, specializing in mobility products for both public and private spaces. The product portfolio comprises four main product lines: (1) Montascale (stairlifts) including chair lifts (Capri, Dolce Vita, Ischia) and mobile wheelchair lifts (T09 Roby); (2) Home lifts/ascensors (AR:IA and E20) as premium customizable mini-elevators; (3) Servoscala (platform stairlifts) including V6 for straight stairs and V6s for curved stairs; and (4) Piattaforme elevatrici (platform lifts) including S11 Plus, Steppy Plus, and Silver for different elevation requirements. All products are designed and manufactured in Italy with a focus on accessibility, safety, and aesthetic integration into residential and public environments. The company also provides the My Vimec mobile app for customer support and offers an AR:IA configurator with augmented reality preview functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AR:IA: Mini home lift with fully adaptable design, featuring modular cabin options (Flex and Custom) with extensive personalization including wall materials, LED lighting, and smart technology with augmented reality preview.
• E20
• Capri
• Dolce Vita
• Ischia
• T09 Roby
• V6
• V6s
• S11 Plus
• Steppy Plus
• Silver

Products and services

• Capri Stairlift Chair stairlift for curved or straight staircases with monotube rail system, customizable in seat color and rail finish; designed for elderly users and people with limited mobility in residential settings.
• Dolce Vita Stairlift Chair stairlift with multiple ramps and double-tube rail system, offering enhanced stability and extensive customization options for seat and rail aesthetics; suited to curved staircases where robustness and personalization are required.
• Ischia Stairlift Single-ramp chair stairlift with straight rail guide, designed for simpler staircase configurations, providing ease of use and safety for users with basic mobility needs.
• T09 Roby Mobile Stairlift Mobile stairlift on wheels for single ramps, portable and lightweight, can be disassembled and stored in a car trunk; designed for wheelchair users with caregiver assistance who need temporary or transportable accessibility.
• AR:IA Home Lift Fully adaptable modular mini home elevator with Flex and Custom cabin configurations, IoT technology for energy optimization, recyclable materials, LED lighting, LCD/TFT displays, and augmented reality preview capability; designed for residential customers seeking a premium customizable accessibility solution.
• E20 Home Lift Intelligent mini home elevator with essential minimalist style design and 72 million customizable color LED lighting system; winner of the Archiproducts Design Award 2020. Targeted at residential customers seeking an aesthetically refined accessibility solution.
• V6 Platform Stairlift Platform stairlift designed for straight staircases, enabling wheelchair users to navigate between floors with automatic door options; intended for residential and light commercial settings.
• V6s Platform Stairlift Platform stairlift designed for curved or winding staircases, providing wheelchair accessibility across complex stair configurations where straight-rail solutions cannot be installed.
• S11 Plus Platform Lift Platform lift for level differences up to 2.99 meters, versatile and modular solution suitable for various structures including public spaces; used for vertical accessibility where full elevators are not required.
• Steppy Plus Platform Lift Platform lift for level differences up to 2 meters, compact solution designed for residential and light commercial use where moderate vertical accessibility is needed.
• Silver Platform Lift Platform lift for level differences up to 1 meter, entry-level solution for minimal elevation challenges in residential and small commercial settings.
• EcoVimec External Elevator External elevator solution for outdoor installation, designed to withstand weather conditions while maintaining aesthetic integration with the building façade; available for residential and public-sector customers.
• After-Sales Maintenance and Support Services Ongoing maintenance and support services for installed accessibility equipment, providing continuous post-installation assistance to customers across Italy and international markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 160,000+ installations completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EVAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2021Vimec France partner for the Trofei degli Ascensori 2021 award-winning project - an external elevator installation for a house in Grenoble. EVA collaborated on the custom external Ecovimec solution with structure designed for tight outdoor space.
• SIETRAM & COcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2021Vimec France partner for the Trofei degli Ascensori 2021 award-winning D-Day Elevator project in Saint-Germain-de-Varreville, Manche. The partnership installed an Ecovimec masonry elevator with automatic telescopic doors and glass ceiling.
• Area Vasta LombardacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2014Vimec won a public procurement contract for supplying disability aids to Area Vasta Lombarda. Mobile stairlifts achieved the highest quality score in the procurement evaluation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schindler Group: Swiss global elevator and escalator manufacturer with residential and accessibility offerings. Broad incumbent comparable through its service and modernization footprint across Vimec's European geographies.
• Otis Worldwide: Global elevator and escalator manufacturer and service provider with extensive residential and commercial offerings including the Gen2 home elevator. Larger incumbent with overlapping capability in residential home elevators, but Vimec is more specialized in low-rise accessibility.
• KONE Corporation: Finnish multinational elevator and escalator manufacturer with a dedicated accessibility/low-rise residential segment. Broad incumbent competing for the same European home-lift buyer but with a much larger portfolio and global service network.

Direct peers

• Stannah Stairlifts: UK-based family-owned manufacturer of stairlifts, home lifts, and platform lifts, serving elderly and disabled customers through direct sales. Direct competitor in Vimec's UK market with comparable custom-installation model and similar product portfolio.
• Cibes Lift Group: Swedish manufacturer of low-rise home elevators and platform lifts with global distribution. Closest peer to Vimec's premium home lift segment (AR:IA, E20) in Scandinavia and broader European markets.
• Acorn Stairlifts: One of the largest global stairlift specialists, manufacturing and installing straight and curved stairlifts via direct-to-consumer channels. Closest peer to Vimec in business model (B2C stairlift specialist with proprietary rail systems).
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: US-based manufacturer of stairlifts, vertical platform lifts, and scooter lifts for residential accessibility. Comparable product portfolio and customer base, though geographically focused on North America.
• Handicare (Savaria): Stairlift, patient handling, and accessibility equipment manufacturer; acquired by Savaria in 2021. Direct competitor in straight and curved stairlifts across European markets including the UK and Germany where Vimec operates.
• ThyssenKrupp Access Solutions (TK Access): Specializes in stairlifts, platform lifts, and home elevators for residential accessibility. Part of the larger ThyssenKrupp industrial group but focused on the same accessibility niche as Vimec in DACH and other European markets.

Regional players

• Platinum Stairlifts: UK-based stairlift retailer and installer focused on the British market. Comparable to Vimec's UK operations (vimechomelifts.co.uk) as a regional channel competitor in curved and straight stairlifts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Vimecsrl
• Facebookfacebook.com/vimecsrl
• Instagraminstagram.com/vimecsrl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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