Access BDD
Access BDD is a UK-based manufacturer of stairlifts, platform lifts, and home lifts, selling exclusively through a tiered certified dealer network across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, and operating as a subsidiary of TK Elevator.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersStockton-on-tees, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Access BDD does
Access BDD (legal entity TK Access Solutions Limited) is a UK-based manufacturer of stairlifts, home lifts, and platform lifts, founded in 1976 as Project and Design and headquartered in Stockton-on-Tees. The company designs, produces, and supplies a focused product line built around rack-and-pinion drive systems and battery-powered operation: the HomeGlide straight stairlift family (including HomeGlide, HomeGlide Extra, and the HomeGlide Outdoor weather-resistant variant), the Flow X curved stairlift featuring proprietary ASL (Advanced Swivel and Levelling) technology that allows installation on staircases as narrow as 610 mm, and the Supra Linea inclined platform lift for wheelchair users. Products are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, UKCA, and the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE with EN 81-40:2020 compliance, and the company holds Which? Recommended Provider status alongside BHTA, AEMA, and LEIA memberships.
The business operates exclusively as a B2B manufacturer, selling through a tiered certified dealer network (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) that handles in-home consultation, installation, and after-sales support for end customers. Dealers are supported with structured technical and commercial training, demo units, technical troubleshooting, and a dedicated partner portal. The company is wholly owned by TK Elevator, one of the world's largest elevator companies, having been part of the group since 1999, and runs a UK headquarters, regional sales offices in Dubai and Singapore, and a US regional headquarters in Largo, Florida serving the United States and Canada markets. Revenue is generated from unit hardware sales to dealers at prices that vary by staircase length, configuration, and features, with HomeGlide Outdoor units starting from approximately €3,000 and operating costs of roughly €9.05 per year per installed unit.
Access BDD firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Access BDD
- Legal name
- TK Access Solutions Limited
- Website
- https://accessbdd.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Access BDD is a UK-based manufacturer of stairlifts, platform lifts, and home lifts, selling exclusively through a tiered certified dealer network across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, and operating as a subsidiary of TK Elevator.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Access BDD industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Mobility Equipment Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services (HSABAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC), Home Mobility & Accessibility Equipment (Ramps, Stair Lifts, Transfer Aids) (HSABAKAB)
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Where Access BDD is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stockton-on-tees
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Access BDD business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Stairlift Sales: Access BDD designs, manufactures, and supplies stairlift products (HomeGlide, HomeGlide Outdoor, Flow X) sold exclusively through a B2B dealer network. Products are installed by certified local dealers who provide in-home consultations, personalized quotes, installation, and ongoing support. Revenue is generated from product sales to dealers who then sell to end customers.
- Platform Lifts Sales: Sale of platform lifts including the Supra Linea model for inclined straight staircases, suitable for wheelchair users. Sold through the same dealer network as stairlifts.
- Home Lifts: Provision of home elevators as part of the product portfolio, sold through certified partner network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | HomeGlide Outdoor - Starting price for outdoor stairlift |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | HomeGlide - Standard stairlift for straight staircases |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Flow X - Curved stairlift for complex staircases |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Multi-year contract | Refer a Partner Program (US and Canada) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Access BDD product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Access BDD designs and manufactures stairlifts, platform lifts, and home lifts that enable individuals with mobility challenges to move safely between floors in their homes. The product range covers straight, curved, and outdoor stairlifts as well as inclined platform lifts for wheelchair users. All products are sold exclusively through a global network of certified B2B dealers who provide in-home consultation, installation, and ongoing maintenance and support.
Product overview
Access BDD is a stairlift and accessibility solutions manufacturer offering a focused product portfolio centered on mobility equipment for individuals with mobility challenges. The product lineup comprises three main stairlift families: the HomeGlide series (HomeGlide, HomeGlide Extra, HomeGlide Outdoor) designed primarily for straight staircases, and the Flow X designed for curved, bent, or narrow staircases. The HomeGlide Extra adds powered swivel and linked footrest features as an upgrade. Additionally, the company offers the Supra Linea platform lift for wheelchair users requiring inclined platform access. All products are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network for installation and after-sales support, with the company operating as a business-to-business manufacturer rather than direct-to-consumer.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- HomeGlide: Stairlift product line for straight staircases, including HomeGlide, HomeGlide Extra, and HomeGlide Outdoor variants.
- Flow X
- HomeGlide Extra
- HomeGlide Outdoor
- Supra Linea
Products and services
- Flow X curved stairlift Precision-engineered curved stairlift for homes with curves, bends, or narrow stairs, featuring exclusive ASL (Advanced Swivel and Levelling) technology that keeps the seat level while travelling. Allows installation on staircases as narrow as 610mm. Sold exclusively through certified Access BDD dealers.
- HomeGlide straight stairlift Straight stairlift designed for simplicity and fast installation on straight staircases, with slim aluminium rail mounted to the stairs (not the wall), joystick control, retractable safety belt, and compact folded rail. Sold exclusively through the Access BDD certified dealer network.
- HomeGlide Extra stairlift Enhanced version of the HomeGlide straight stairlift adding a powered swivel seat rotation at the upper landing, an electrically linked powered footrest, a lock feature to prevent unauthorised use, and four-position adjustable seat height. Sold via Access BDD's certified dealer network.
- HomeGlide Outdoor stairlift Outdoor stairlift engineered for straight outdoor staircases, with weatherproof cover, key lock to prevent unauthorised use, 70° manual swivel rotation, and certification for temperatures from -15°C to +50°C for year-round external use. Sold via the Access BDD certified dealer network.
- Supra Linea inclined platform lift Inclined platform lift designed for straight staircases to enable wheelchair access between levels, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Sold via the Access BDD certified dealer network.
- Home lift (home elevator) Home elevators supplied as part of Access BDD's product portfolio, sold through the certified partner network for residential installations where a stairlift or platform lift is not suitable.
- Rental stairlifts Rental stairlift offering for customers who need temporary or short-term mobility solutions, supplied through Access BDD's certified dealer network.
- Reconditioned stairlifts Reconditioned/refurbished Access BDD stairlifts sold as a lower-cost alternative to new units, distributed through the certified dealer network.
Quantifiable outcome
- Stairlift operating cost of only €9.05 per year (January 2023)
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Companies that use Access BDD
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Access BDD technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Access BDD partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- TK ElevatorflagshipSince 1999, Access BDD has been part of TK Elevator, one of the world's leading elevator companies. As the distribution division of TK Access Solutions Ltd, Access BDD supplies stairlifts, platform lifts, and home lifts to a network of partners worldwide. This parent company relationship provides Access BDD with global scale, resources, and corporate backing as part of a major international mobility solutions provider.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Access BDD competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Savaria: North American accessibility and elevator manufacturer with a broad portfolio including stairlifts, residential elevators, and platform lifts. Comparable to Access BDD across the home lift and platform lift categories, with broader commercial elevator exposure.
- KONE: Global elevator and escalator manufacturer with growing residential and accessibility offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in vertical transportation; represents the strategic ceiling and competitive benchmark for the broader TK Elevator / Access BDD platform.
- TK Elevator: Access BDD's corporate parent and one of the world's largest elevator and mobility services companies. Comparable as a broad incumbent in vertical mobility, with Access BDD representing its residential retail distribution arm.
Direct peers
- Acorn Stairlifts: UK-based global stairlift manufacturer and one of the largest players in the category, with a strong direct-to-consumer marketing model. Directly comparable to Access BDD in product (straight and curved stairlifts) and customer base (elderly and mobility-impaired households).
- Handicare: Stairlift and accessibility solutions manufacturer (now part of Savaria) with a strong European footprint and direct sales in multiple countries. Overlaps directly with Access BDD in straight and curved stairlifts and in platform lifts for accessibility.
- Platinum Stairlifts: UK-based stairlift supplier and competitor with both new and reconditioned units plus a rental offering. Comparable product range and customer demographic to Access BDD, particularly in the UK dealer-served segment.
- Otolift: Netherlands-based stairlift manufacturer focused on compact and curved designs for European housing stock. Direct peer in narrow-staircase innovation and in dealer-led distribution across Europe.
- Stannah Stairlifts: UK-headquartered stairlift manufacturer with a long heritage (1867-founded parent) selling through both direct and dealer channels. Directly comparable in product range, geography, and end-customer demographic.
- Bruno Independent Living Aids: US-based manufacturer of stairlifts, vertical platform lifts, and vehicle lifts. Directly comparable in product mix (especially straight and curved stairlifts plus platform lifts) and in serving the aging-in-place consumer segment, primarily in North America.
Regional players
- Meditek: Canadian distributor/manufacturer of stairlifts, patient lifts, and other mobility equipment. Comparable in product category and end-customer demographic, primarily serving the Canadian market that Access BDD is also targeting through its Largo, FL operations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Access BDD social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance9 records
Access BDD financial estimates
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Access BDD leadership team
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Access BDD funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Access BDD M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Access BDD
What does Access BDD do?
Access BDD designs and manufactures stairlifts, platform lifts, and home lifts that enable individuals with mobility challenges to move safely between floors in their homes. The product range covers straight, curved, and outdoor stairlifts as well as inclined platform lifts for wheelchair users. All products are sold exclusively through a global network of certified B2B dealers who provide in-home consultation, installation, and ongoing maintenance and support.
Is Access BDD a public or private company?
Access BDD is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Access BDD founded?
Access BDD was founded in 1976. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Access BDD based?
Access BDD is headquartered in Stockton-on-tees, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Access BDD make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Stairlift Sales are the primary driver. The others are platform Lifts Sales and home Lifts.
Who are Access BDD's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Savaria, KONE and TK Elevator. Direct peers are Acorn Stairlifts, Handicare, Platinum Stairlifts, Otolift, Stannah Stairlifts and Bruno Independent Living Aids. Meditek is listed as a regional player.
Does Access BDD have an API?
No public API is recorded for Access BDD.
What industry is Access BDD in?
Access BDD's product category is Mobility Equipment Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSABAJAD, Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services, with a secondary code of HSAPANAC, Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts. Its NAICS code is 333921 and its SIC code is 3842.