What Silvalea does

Silvalea is a UK-based medical device company founded in September 1993 and headquartered in Newton Abbot, Devon. The company designs and manufactures patient transfer solutions, specializing in complex and in-situ patient transfer slings, hoists, and seating systems for healthcare and home care environments. Its product portfolio spans clip-fixing and loop-fixing slings (including in-situ, standard, rehabilitation, amputee, and disposable variants), bariatric transfer solutions, Savaria-branded hoists (ceiling, portable, fixed, bariatric, and gantry systems), and specialized seating such as the Air Comfort Deluxe V2 Chair with patented Airgonomic Seating System. The company's proprietary technology platform includes patented innovations such as the Universal D-anserclip universal safety transfer clip, Silva-Safety Slot loop replacement, and COOLMAX EcoMade sustainable fabric technology. Silvalea operates under ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and EU MDR certifications, with ISO 10535:2021 compliance verified through invested bespoke testing equipment, and serves as the UK/EU arm of Savaria Corporation's Savaria Patient Care division following its 2019 acquisition.

Silvalea employs a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct enterprise sales (UK Sales Manager and Sales Account Managers covering NHS hospitals, care homes, schools, and community equipment stores) with international distribution through export dealers across Europe, Australasia, and other markets. A Clinical Assessor and Business Development Manager conducts on-site clinical assessments and product demonstrations. The company supports channel partners and registered customers through a 24/7 online customer portal providing live stock visibility, order management, and invoicing. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of medical devices priced via quote-based procurement (including NHS Supply Chain framework agreements) with 30-day net payment terms, supplemented by professional services revenue from product training (live online and in-person sessions) and e-assessments for custom sling sizing. Operations are supported by a £1M+ stocked warehousing facility enabling 60% same-day dispatch, a purpose-built product training studio, and a planned Centre of Excellence facility opening in Summer 2025 consolidating warehouse, production, testing, training, and retail functions. The company rebranded in May 2025 to align with the Savaria Patient Care parent brand while continuing to operate under the Silvalea trade name in UK and European markets.

Name

Silvalea

Legal name

Silvalea Ltd

Website

https://silvalea.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Silvalea is a UK-based medical device manufacturer founded in 1993 that designs patient transfer slings, hoists, and seating systems for NHS hospitals, care homes, schools, and home care, operating as Savaria Patient Care's UK/EU subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Transfer Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

Keywords

• Patient transfer slings
• Medical hoist systems
• Bariatric patient handling
• Pressure care seating
• Healthcare mobility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton Abbot

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of patient transfer products including slings, hoists, seating and accessories to healthcare providers, care homes, hospitals, and individuals. Products sold directly and through distributor network.
2. Product Training Services: Live and interactive product training sessions delivered online and in-person, both at Silvalea's training studio and at customer locations worldwide.
3. E-Assessments: Personalised assessments conducted to assist with custom sizing or tailor-made sling specifications for complex patient needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Silvalea designs and manufactures patient transfer solutions including slings, hoists, and seating systems for healthcare and home care environments. The company specialises in in-situ and complex-case slings, bariatric transfer products, Savaria-branded hoists (ceiling, portable, fixed, gantry), and the Air Comfort Deluxe V2 Chair, supported by tailor-made customisation services and product training. Distribution is managed through a direct UK sales team, NHS Supply Chain, and a global network of distributors serving the UK, Europe, and Australasia.

Product overview

Silvalea is a patient transfer solutions company that designs and manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of transfer solutions, specializing in complex patient transfer slings and in-situ slings. The core product lines include Clip Fixing Slings and Loop Fixing Slings (with variants for In-Situ, Standard, Rehabilitation, Amputee, and Disposable use cases), Bariatric Solutions with specialized plus-sized body support, Hoists by Savaria (including M-Series Clinical and Essential ceiling hoists, Portable Hoist, Bariatric Fixed Lifter, and Savaria Gantry), Seating products (Air Comfort Deluxe V2 Chair with patented Airgonomic Seating System), and Tailor Made Slings for bespoke patient customization. The product ecosystem is unified by proprietary innovations including the Universal D-anserclip universal attachment system, Silva-Safety Slot loop replacement, and COOLMAX EcoMade fabric technology. The company also offers Transfer Accessories, Travel Solutions, and comprehensive product training services. Since 2019, Silvalea has been part of Savaria Patient Care, a global leader in accessibility and patient handling solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Silva Travel-Lite: Travel solution product line for patient transfers
• Silva-Safety Slot
• Universal D-anserclip
• Silva Care
• Silva-Superfine
• Silva-Spacer

Products and services

• Clip Fixing Slings Slings with clip mechanisms for attachment to hoists, available in In-Situ, Standard, Rehabilitation, Amputee, and Disposable variants, used by NHS hospitals, care homes, schools, and individual patients for safe patient transfers.
• Loop Fixing Slings Slings with loop attachment systems compatible with various hoist manufacturers, available in In-Situ, Standard, Specialised, Rehabilitation, Amputee, and Disposable configurations for patient transfer and rehabilitation.
• Bariatric Solutions Comprehensive bariatric patient transfer solutions including specialised slings and accessories designed for plus-sized body shapes, featuring COOLMAX freshFX EcoMade fabric technology for comfort and moisture management.
• Travel Solutions Portable patient transfer products including manual handling aids and travel accessories designed for mobile care needs and travel scenarios.
• Transfer Accessories Supporting equipment for patient transfers including additions, hoistable accessories, and manual handling tools that complement Silvalea's primary sling and hoist products.
• Hoists by Savaria Ceiling and portable hoists manufactured by Savaria including Bariatric Hoists, Fixed Hoists, Gantry/Portable Hoists, and accessories distributed by Silvalea across UK, Europe, and Australasia.
• Seating (Air Comfort Deluxe V2 Chair) Specialized seating solutions including the Air Comfort Deluxe V2 Chair with patented Airgonomic Seating System for pressure redistribution, adjustable back recline, seat tilt, leg rest, and drop-down arms for side transfers. Available in Small, Standard, and Maxi sizes.
• Tailor Made Slings Bespoke patient transfer slings customised for individual patient needs and complex transfer scenarios, tested to ISO 10535:2021 standards, with e-assessments available for remote and complex cases.
• M-Series Clinical Ceiling Hoist Advanced ceiling hoist with lithium-ion battery technology featuring 50% more lifting cycles, rapid 30-minute charge, intuitive diagnostics, optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, and antimicrobial strap for healthcare environments.
• M-Series Essential Ceiling Hoist Dependable ceiling hoist with lithium-ion battery technology offering reliable performance, flexible charging options, emergency safety features, and antimicrobial coating for infection control.
• Bariatric Fixed Lifter Motorized fixed lifter with lift rotation, lithium-ion battery with up to 5-year life, constant charging capability, and unique 4-point tilting spreader bar for bariatric patient transfers.
• Portable Hoist Mobile patient hoist with lithium-ion battery offering 50% more cycles per charge, quick charging under 2 hours, Safety Clip System, and splash-resistant handset.
• Savaria Gantry Free-standing gantry system with solid steel construction available in 2-post or 4-post configurations with flat feet for safety.
• Bariatric In-Situ Comfort Care Sling Innovative bariatric sling with tailored head/neck support, weight-bearing pommel strap, extended length, and COOLMAX freshFX EcoMade fabric for moisture management and breathability.
• Bariatric In-Situ Hammock Bariatric patient sling with short or long tucks for enhanced support, full leg paddles with easy glide fabric, and COOLMAX freshFX EcoMade fiber for moisture management.
• Silva Care Product Range High-end equipment product care range for patient handling slings, providing sling care and maintenance accessories within Silvalea's patient handling portfolio.
• Online Customer Portal Online portal for registered customers to order products, view historical orders and invoices, check current stock levels, and track order status 24/7 globally.
• Product Training Services Live and interactive product training sessions delivered online and in-person, both at Silvalea's purpose-built training studio in Devon and at customer locations worldwide, covering slings, hoists, and safe patient handling.
• E-Assessment Service Personalised remote assessments conducted to assist with custom sizing or tailor-made sling specifications for complex patient needs, available to healthcare professionals and home care users.
• 4 Point Spreader Bar Spreader bar with SureClip System for Monarch fixed hoists, available in capacities from 130kg to 544kg for various patient needs.
• 4 Point Spreader Bar (Powered) Powered 4-point spreader bar for Monarch bariatric fixed hoists with SureClip System and enhanced patient positioning capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of orders dispatched same day from warehouse
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Savaria CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2019In 2019, Silvalea joined Savaria Patient Care, becoming part of Savaria Corporation - a global leader in accessibility and patient handling solutions. Savaria manufactures products supporting personal mobility with advanced battery technology and SureClip system. Silvalea now distributes Savaria hoists across UK, Europe and Australasia.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Global medical device giant with hospital stretchers, beds and a growing MedSurg portfolio. Competes indirectly through hospital procurement frameworks where Silvalea's slings and hoists are specified.
• Hillrom (Baxter): Large diversified medical technology company (Hillrom acquired by Baxter) with hospital beds, lifts and patient handling systems. Overlaps Silvalea's hospital channel but competes as a much broader incumbent portfolio.
• Medline: Largest privately-held medical supplies manufacturer and distributor, supplying hospitals and care homes with DME including transfer aids. Competes through distribution breadth and NHS framework agreements rather than proprietary sling IP.

Direct peers

• Handicare: Provider of mobility and patient handling solutions including ceiling hoists, slings and stairlifts; now part of Savaria Patient Care network. Directly comparable offering across UK and EU healthcare and home care segments.
• Arjo: Global medical device company specialising in patient handling and transfer solutions, including slings, hoists and lifts for hospitals and care homes. Directly comparable to Silvalea's slings, hoists and bariatric portfolio across NHS, EU and Australasian markets.
• Invacare: Global manufacturer of home and long-term care medical equipment including patient lifts and slings. Comparable to Silvalea's portfolio serving care homes, community equipment stores and home care channels.
• Guldmann: Danish manufacturer of ceiling hoists, mobile lifts and patient transfer slings serving hospitals, care homes and home care. Closely comparable to Silvalea's clip/loop sling systems and Savaria ceiling hoist offering.
• Joerns Healthcare: US-based manufacturer of patient handling and wound care solutions including ceiling lifts, slings and transfer aids. Comparable in category (specialist patient transfer slings) and care setting focus (long-term and acute care).
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Broad-line durable medical equipment manufacturer distributing patient lifts, slings and transfer aids globally. Competes with Silvalea on standard and bariatric sling SKUs sold through NHS Supply Chain and distributor channels.
• Etac: Scandinavian developer of patient transfer equipment, manual handling aids and assistive devices for elderly and disability care. Overlaps with Silvalea's tailor-made sling, transfer accessory and home care propositions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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