Raz Design

What Raz Design does

Raz Design is a Toronto, Canada-based medical-device manufacturer founded in 2004 that designs and builds mobile shower commode chairs (MSCCs) used by individuals with mobility limitations in clinical, long-term care, and home settings. Its product line centers on tilt-in-space and self-propelled MSCCs featuring patented mechanical innovations including a dual-arc orbital tilt geometry on the Raz-ART, the IPAS positioning system, and the patent-pending Whizard Urine Deflector. The company also produces adjacent bathing-transfer hardware such as the Trakz Tub Slider System, and continues to iterate its core line with releases such as the Raz-AT1.5.

Raz Design operates from an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing facility, a quality regime that positions it as the only North American MSCC manufacturer carrying both standards. Proprietary product configuration is supported by an SAP ERP system and a product configurator deployed in 2024, enabling custom specification across a multi-channel order flow.

The business model is a direct-to-institutional and dealer-mediated hardware sale. Raz sells through direct U.S. sales representatives covering all 50 states, an international dealer network, and a multi-year U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs federal supply contract signed in 2016. The company remains privately held and founder-owned by Nelson Pang and David Harding, with no external funding rounds disclosed in the available data.

Name

Raz Design

Legal name

Raz Design Inc.

Website

https://razdesigninc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raz Design is a Toronto-based ISO-certified medical-device manufacturer that designs and builds mobile shower commode chairs and adjacent bathing-transfer hardware for individuals with mobility limitations, sold through U.S. direct reps, a global dealer network, and a U.S. VA federal supply contract.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Medical Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Accessibility & Bathroom Safety DME (Grab Bars, Shower Chairs, Raised Toilets, Ramps) (HLAHAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Mobile shower commode chairs
• Rehabilitation medical equipment
• Bathroom accessibility devices
• Bariatric shower chairs
• Tub slider systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Shower Commode Chair Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling prescribable mobile shower commode chairs and tub sliders. Products are configured and adjusted to fit users for optimal positioning, maximum function and comfort.
2. Custom Manufacturing: Revenue from custom manufacturing of frames, seats, or options when standard configurations do not meet customer requirements.
3. Accessories and Options: Sale of accessories and options including seats, armrests, back supports, footrests, calf straps, infection control straps, and positioning accessories.
4. US Government Contracts: Federal supply service contract with the US Department of Veterans Affairs, a five-year contract ensuring Raz remains a provider of rehabilitation shower commode chairs for the VA.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Raz Design manufactures and sells prescribable mobile shower commode chairs (MSCCs) and tub slider systems for people with physical disabilities. Products are built around stainless steel frames, the proprietary Ischial & Pelvic Alignment System (IPAS), and modular configurable components, with custom-manufacturing available when standard configurations do not meet user needs. The portfolio covers tilt, non-tilt, bariatric, folding travel, pediatric, pool, and bathtub-transfer variants sold through a global dealer network, U.S. field sales reps, and a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs federal supply contract.

Product overview

Raz Design manufactures prescribable mobile shower commode chairs (MSCC) and tub sliders for people with physical disabilities. The product portfolio centers on the core MSCC platform, which includes standard weight capacity models (AT, ART, CAT, AP, SP, Züm folding chair) and bariatric models (AT600, AP600, SP600), complemented by the Trakz tub slider system for bathtub access and the Raze multi-function seat system. All chairs feature stainless steel frames, IPAS seat technology, and modular designs allowing extensive customization. The company also offers a range of seating options, backs, and accessories including the Symphony Back system and urine deflectors. Products serve private residences and healthcare facilities, with customization capabilities ranging from frame dimensions to fully custom manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trakz: Tub slider system consisting of mobility base, tub base, and bridge for showering over existing bathtubs
• Raze
• Züm

Products and services

• Trakz Tub Slider System Tub slider system consisting of a mobility base, tub base, and bridge that allows users to be showered over an existing bathtub when a roll-in shower is not available. Available in Attendant Tilt (Trakz-AT) and Attendant Propel (Trakz-AP) configurations. Targeted at people with physical disabilities whose bathrooms have bathtubs rather than roll-in showers.
• Raz-AT Attendant Tilt (including Raz-AT1.5) Mobile shower commode chair with attendant tilt functionality. Standard features include stainless steel frame, adjustable-tension back upholstery, dual-locking casters, flip-up padded armrests, and soft molded commode seat with the Ischial & Pelvic Alignment System (IPAS). The Raz-AT1.5 update adds improved lateral access and curved front tubes on the seat frame. Designed for users who require caregiver-assisted tilt positioning.
• Raz-ART Attendant Rotational Tilt Mobile shower commode chair with attendant rotational tilt using patented dual-arc orbital tilt geometry, providing the smallest footprint and lowest tilt effort of any chair on the market. Targeted at users needing rotational positioning assist.
• Raz-CAT Compact Attendant Tilt Compact attendant tilt chair designed for growing kids and small adults, using the same chassis as the Raz-AT but in a more compact configuration. Targeted at pediatric users and small adults needing attendant tilt.
• Raz-AP Attendant Propel Attendant-propelled mobile shower commode chair with stainless steel frame and standard features including the IPAS seat system. Designed for users who are pushed by a caregiver.
• Raz-SP Self Propel Self-propelled mobile shower commode chair allowing users to independently propel into the shower. Features adjustable center of gravity, available in 22 or 24 inch wheels, and user weight capacity up to 400 lbs. Designed for users seeking independence in bathing and toileting.
• Züm Folding Frame (Züm-AP and Züm-SP) Folding mobile shower commode chair designed for travel, with optional travel kit. Available in Attendant Propel (Züm-AP) and Self Propelled (Züm-SP) configurations. Targeted at users needing portable/transportable bathing equipment.
• Raz-AT600 Attendant Tilt Bariatric Bariatric mobile shower commode chair with attendant tilt and stainless steel frame, designed for larger users with higher weight requirements. Targeted at bariatric users needing caregiver-assisted tilt.
• Raz-AP600 Attendant Propel Bariatric Bariatric attendant-propelled mobile shower commode chair with stainless steel frame, designed for higher weight capacity users. Targeted at bariatric users pushed by a caregiver.
• Raz-SP600 Self Propel Bariatric Bariatric self-propelled mobile shower commode chair with stainless steel frame, designed for higher weight capacity users seeking independence.
• Raze Raised Toilet Seat / Transfer Tub Seat / Shower Bench Complete three-in-one system combining a raised toilet seat, transfer tub seat, and shower bench. Targeted at users needing combined toilet and bathing transfer assistance.
• Zwim Pool Chair Mobility pool chair designed for use in swimming pools, enabling pool access for people with physical disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pressure injury prevention through IPAS providing up to 2 inches of seat adjustment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core, minor and historical.

• RehavitaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024New Argentinian distributor, trained Raz educators. Represents expansion into South American market through Latin American Seating Symposium partnership.
• Casa EscaladaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Exclusive distributor in Argentina, mentioned at Latin American Seating Symposium (LASS) in Rosario. Represents Raz's expansion into South American markets.
• Judith MånssonregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Swedish physiotherapist and educator based in Sweden, helping Raz extend reach in the Scandinavian market. Bilingual with extensive European experience.
• US Department of Veterans AffairscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2016Five-year federal supply service contract signed June 2016 ensuring Raz remains a provider of rehabilitation shower commode chairs for the VA. Veterans Affairs locations available across the US.
• BSIminorOthersCertification body providing ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certifications.
• Motion SpecialtieshistoricalOthersOriginal office location was in Motion Specialties boardroom. Nature of ongoing relationship unclear.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Invacare: Invacare is a major diversified manufacturer of medical equipment including bathing, toileting, and mobility products, competing directly with Raz in rehabilitation shower commode chairs at much larger scale and broader distribution.
• Sunrise Medical: Sunrise Medical manufactures wheelchairs, mobility products, and bathroom safety equipment under brands like Quickie and Jay, with overlapping offerings in the rehabilitation and assistive equipment market.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive Medical is a large diversified DME manufacturer and distributor offering shower commode chairs, bathroom safety products, and rehabilitation equipment, competing with Raz across standard and bariatric categories.
• Arjo (formerly Handicare): Arjo is a global medical device company specializing in patient transfer, bathing, and hygiene equipment, directly competing with Raz in mobile shower commode chairs and healthcare facility bathing solutions.
• Etac AB: Swedish-based Etac owns multiple mobility and patient handling brands (Etac, R82, Molift, Immedia) and sells mobile shower commode chairs and transfer aids globally, making it a broad incumbent competitor in Raz's product categories.

Emerging players

• Nuprodx: Nuprodx manufactures multi-functional shower commode chairs and tub slider systems with modular designs, overlapping with Raz's Trakz and custom-configurable MSCC product category, though with a smaller product line.
• Columbia Medical: Columbia Medical designs and manufactures pediatric and adult bathing, toileting, and positioning equipment, with product overlap to Raz's pediatric Raz-CAT and bariatric lines.

Regional players

• KCare Healthcare Equipment: Australian-based KCare manufactures shower commode chairs, mobile commodes, and bathroom safety equipment, comparable to Raz's MSCC portfolio and targeting similar rehabilitation and healthcare facility channels.

Others

• Motion Specialties: Motion Specialties is a Canadian-based DME distributor and mobility equipment provider, and was the original boardroom host for Raz Design's founders. It serves as a potential distribution channel and is comparable as a Canadian mobility/rehabilitation equipment market participant.

Direct peers

• Showerbuddy: Showerbuddy manufactures shower commode chairs and tub slider systems for people with mobility impairments, offering direct product overlap with Raz's MSCC and Trakz product lines in the same prescription-based assistive equipment channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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