What Stannah does

Stannah, through its Norwegian operating entity Stannah Norge AS, manufactures and supplies stairlifts, platform lifts, lifting platforms, and shaftless home elevators for the Norwegian market, as part of a privately-held, fifth-generation family business founded in London in 1867 by Joseph Stannah. The Norwegian operation supports elderly individuals seeking to age in place, people with mobility disabilities requiring wheelchair-accessible building solutions, post-surgery rehabilitation patients, and commercial/public-sector buyers needing lifting platforms. The product range is anchored on four families: stairlifts (Starla straight, Siena extended-arm, Sadler tilt-seat, and the Joya launched in 2025 with automatic folding and magnetic safety belt), platform lifts (Hiro 320 for curved stairs, BC Lift for straight stairs), home elevators (Uplifts S2/S3 with novel wire-drum drive, plus Salise, Futura C, and Mini), and commercial lifting platforms (ILS 05K, ILS 1K, PLV9, B-300/400, M4, Techlift 500, Steplift, Stairtech), covering load capacities from 225kg to 1000kg. The technical differentiators include custom-manufactured rails tailored to each staircase (down to 20cm radius inner bends on spirals), battery backup with manual override, weather-resistant outdoor models tested to 25,000 round trips, shaftless architecture with 30-110mm pit requirements, and a 42-point inspection protocol on refurbished units.

The business model is direct-to-consumer with zero retail or third-party reseller channels: every sale begins with a free, obligation-free home consultation, a custom on-site measurement, a tailored quote, and installation executed by Stannah's own certified technicians (typically around 5 hours per stairlift installation and 1-4 working days for lifting platforms). Revenue streams are predominantly transactional (one-time sales of new stairlifts, used refurbished stairlifts, home elevators, and lifting platforms) supplemented by recurring warranty extensions, annual maintenance agreements, technical-support services, and installment payment plans that broaden affordability. Pricing is fully quote-based, varying with staircase complexity (straight vs. curved, number of curves, lifting height, cabin size, door configuration). Norwegian operations are headquartered in Oslo (Stålfjæra 26 / Brobekkveien 80), supported by phone (+47 957 61 000), email ([email protected]), Norwegian-language website (stannah.no), and social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), with nationwide coverage from Lindesnes in the south to Nordkapp in the north. The Norwegian entity carries Miljøfyrtårn environmental certification covering greenhouse-gas reduction, waste handling, and employee working-conditions standards.

At the group level, Stannah Limited (UK) remains the ultimate parent entity, with wholly-owned operating subsidiaries including Stannah Stairlifts Limited, Stannah Lifts Limited, Stannah Lift Services Limited, Stannah Stairlifts BV, Global Upholstery Solutions Limited, and Stannah Norge AS, organized under Stannah Lift Holdings Limited. The group self-reports more than 1,000,000 stairlifts installed worldwide across 40+ countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Africa, generating revenue that is not publicly disclosed. In December 2025 the family broke 158 years of continuous family leadership by appointing its first non-family CEOs, while retaining full family ownership and control, signaling governance professionalization ahead of any future capital-structure decisions.

Name

Stannah

Legal name

Stannah Group

Website

https://stannah.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stannah Norge AS manufactures, sells, and installs custom stairlifts, platform lifts, lifting platforms, and shaftless home elevators in Norway, serving elderly and mobility-impaired individuals plus commercial and public-sector buyers through direct field sales, custom manufacturing, and nationwide installation and service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility and Accessibility Equipment

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Stair Lifts & Residential Platform Lifts (HSAPANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services (HSABAJAD), Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts) (BPABAIAI)

Keywords

• Stairlift manufacturing
• Home elevators
• Platform lifts
• Lifting platforms
• Accessibility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Stairlift Sales: Sale of customized new stairlifts for straight stairs, curved stairs, and outdoor use. Each stairlift is custom-manufactured to fit the customer's specific staircase dimensions. Pricing is quote-based and varies by staircase complexity, model chosen, and options selected. Installation is included in the purchase price.
2. Used Stairlift Sales: Pre-owned stairlifts sold at lower price points than new units. All used units undergo a 42-point inspection, receive new batteries, and include a warranty. This provides an entry-level option for price-sensitive customers.
3. Home Elevator Sales (Villa/Boligheiser): Sale of compact residential elevators including Uplifts S2, Uplifts S3, Salise, Futura C, and Mini models. These shaftless elevators connect two floors, require minimal pit depth, and plug into standard outlets. Pricing varies by model, size, and customization options.
4. Lifting Platform Sales: Sale of commercial and residential lifting platforms including ILS 05K (500kg), ILS 1K (1000kg), PLV9, B-300/400, M4, Techlift 500, Steplift, and Stairtech. These serve both accessibility and goods transport needs in public buildings, care facilities, offices, and homes.
5. Platform Lift Sales: Sale of wheelchair platform lifts (Hiro 320, BC Lift) that travel along staircase rails. These provide wheelchair access to stairs for both indoor and outdoor use, with capacities of 225-250kg for passengers and goods.
6. Warranty Extensions: Standard 2-year full warranty included with new stairlifts, with 3-year additional warranty on motors. Extended warranty and service agreements available for ongoing coverage beyond the standard period.
7. Technical Support and Maintenance: Technical support services for troubleshooting and repairs. Service technicians available across the country. Maintenance agreements offered for regular inspection and servicing of elevators and lifts. Annual maintenance recommended for home elevators.
8. Payment Plans: Installment payment options available for customers who cannot pay the full amount upfront. Deposit made before installation, with remaining balance paid in installments. This financing option enables purchase for budget-conscious customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stannah manufactures and supplies stairlifts, platform lifts, home elevators, and lifting platforms designed for residential and commercial accessibility. Each stairlift is custom-manufactured to fit the specific dimensions of the customer's staircase, with options for straight, curved, and outdoor applications. Home elevators and lifting platforms feature shaftless designs with minimal pit depth for easy installation in existing buildings.

Product overview

Stannah is a comprehensive mobility solutions provider offering a portfolio of elevator and lift products designed for residential and commercial accessibility. The product range centers on four main categories: stairlifts (including Starla, Siena, Sadler, and Joya models), platform lifts (Hiro 320 and BC Lift), home elevators (Uplifts S2/S3, Salise, Futura C, and Mini), and lifting platforms (ILS 05K, ILS 1K, PLV9, B-300/400, M4, Techlift 500, Steplift, and Stairtech). These products work together to provide complete vertical mobility solutions for homes, public buildings, offices, and commercial spaces, addressing needs from simple stair navigation to full elevator access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stannah Starla Stairlift

Quantifiable outcome

• Stannah has installed over 1,000,000 stairlifts worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Savaria Corporation: Savaria is a Canadian accessibility company offering elevators, stairlifts, and platform lifts with broader product portfolio than Stannah. They acquired Handicare, making them a major global accessibility incumbent competing with Stannah across home elevators and lifts.
• KONE: KONE is a global elevator and escalator incumbent serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets. While primarily focused on traditional elevators, KONE's residential elevator and accessibility solutions overlap with Stannah's Uplifts and home elevator product lines.
• ThyssenKrupp Access: ThyssenKrupp Access (now part of TK Elevator) provides stairlifts, platform lifts, and home elevators across European and global markets. As a broad incumbent in accessibility products, they compete with Stannah across multiple product categories.
• Otis Worldwide: Otis is the world's largest elevator company with a comprehensive portfolio including residential elevators. They represent a broad incumbent competitor to Stannah's home elevator products, particularly for higher-end residential installations.

Direct peers

• Handicare Group (Savaria): Handicare (now owned by Savaria) is a major direct competitor in stairlifts, platform lifts, and home elevators with strong European presence. They compete head-to-head with Stannah across consumer accessibility product lines with similar customization, installation, and service models.
• Acorn Stairlifts: Acorn is one of the world's largest stairlift manufacturers and direct competitor to Stannah, serving similar elderly and mobility-impaired customer segments with comparable custom-rail stairlifts. Operates with a similar direct-to-consumer, home-visit sales model across multiple geographies.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: Bruno is a US-based manufacturer of stairlifts, vertical platform lifts, and vehicle lifts. They compete with Stannah in product category (stairlifts, platform lifts) and overlap in residential accessibility solutions, though primarily serving North American market.
• MediTek Stairlifts: MediTek is a UK-based stairlift manufacturer and supplier with comparable direct-to-consumer sales model. They are a regional peer competing with Stannah in the UK and European markets with both new and reconditioned stairlifts.
• Otolift Stairlifts: Otolift is a Netherlands-based stairlift manufacturer with comparable custom curved-stair solutions and direct-to-consumer European sales model. They compete directly with Stannah in the Benelux and broader European residential accessibility market.

Emerging players

• Platinum Stairlifts: Platinum Stairlifts is a smaller competitor in the UK/EU stairlift market offering both new and reconditioned units with home-visit sales model. They are an emerging player competing on price and service with Stannah's lower-tier offerings and used stairlift program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stannah.no
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stannah-norway
• Instagraminstagram.com/stannah_norge

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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