What Lodgesons does

Lodgesons Limited is a Cardiff-based, privately held manufacturer of wireless keypad control systems for vehicle accessibility, founded in 1993 and operating with 11-50 employees. The company's core technology is the R200/R210 wireless keypad system, which enables drivers with restricted mobility to operate secondary vehicle controls (indicators, lights, horn, wipers) using a single hand while steering. Supporting technology includes the M200 CANBus interface, which provides pre-programmed easy-fit kits for seamless integration across vehicle electronics, alongside language-independent pictorial installation instructions to reduce installer complexity.

The product portfolio centres on the R200/R210 keypads with modular ergonomic grip options (Lollipop Grip, Steering Ball Grip, Manual Steering Grips), Mini Keypads in wireless and hardwired variants, the M200 CANBus interface, and B200 Bleeper systems, with the new EuroGrip product extending coverage into European market variants. All products carry a three-year guarantee and meet BS EN ISO 9001:2015, EMC, and E & e marking standards.

Lodgesons operates an exclusively channel-based business model, selling hardware through accredited specialist installers in the UK and 18 international markets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. End users are primarily individuals with restricted mobility, with the dominant institutional channel being the UK's Motability scheme, where Lodgesons reports over 91% of secondary-control end-user selection. Additional channel relationships include BSM (the UK's largest driving school), assessment centres, and key installer partners such as Jeff Gosling Hand Controls and Convertacar. Revenue concentration in Motability-mediated UK sales is the structural feature of the business.

Name

Lodgesons

Legal name

Lodgesons Limited

Website

https://lodgesons.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lodgesons is a UK-based manufacturer of wireless keypad control systems that enable drivers with restricted mobility to safely steer vehicles and operate secondary controls using one hand, selling through accredited installer networks in the UK and 18 international markets, with 91% share of the UK's Motability scheme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Driving Equipment

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

Assistive & Accessibility Input Devices (Switches, Adaptive Controllers, Braille Keyboards) (HDACAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Keyboards & Keypads (HDACAFAA), Connectors, Jacks & Couplers (RJ45/LC/SC/MPO/MTP) (HDAFALAD)

Keywords

• Wireless keypad controls
• Vehicle mobility adaptations
• Secondary driving controls
• Hand control systems
• Assistive driving equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardiff

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - R200/R210 Keypad Systems: Sale of wireless keypad control systems and related hardware including grips, interfaces, and bleepers. Products are sold through installer networks with a 3-year guarantee.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lodgesons designs, manufactures and supplies wireless keypad control systems and accessories that enable drivers with restricted mobility to operate secondary vehicle functions (indicators, wipers, lights, horn, hazards) using a single hand. Its flagship R200 system is a battery-powered, pre-programmed wireless keypad that pairs to a vehicle-specific receiver without cabling or fuses, complemented by mini keypads, grips, bleepers and a CANBus interface. Products are sold predominantly through a UK and international network of specialist adaptation installers, with the Motability Scheme as the principal referral channel.

Product overview

Lodgesons is a UK-based manufacturer of vehicle accessibility products, specifically wireless and hardwired keypad control systems for disabled drivers. The product portfolio centers on the R200/R210 keypad systems as the core offering, which enable users with restricted mobility to operate steering, indicators, lights, horn, and wipers using a single hand. The system supports multiple ergonomic grip options including Lollipop Grip and Steering Ball Grip. Additional products include Mini Keypads (wireless and hardwired variants), M200 CANBUS Interface for seamless vehicle electronics integration, and B200 Bleepers Systems. The company has also introduced the new EuroGrip as part of their expanded product range. All products are backed by a three-year guarantee and designed to meet European and worldwide regulatory standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EuroGrip: Brand new EuroGrip available now - part of the product range
• R200
• Mini Keypad
• Lollipop Grip
• Steering Ball Grip
• M200 CANBus Interface
• B200 Bleep er Systems

Products and services

• R200 Keypad Controls

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of Motability end users choose R200 wireless keypad system year on year

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ConvertacarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 March 2017Convertacar is a long-standing Lodgesons and Motability accredited adaptations installer with 20 years of experience. They won a major contract with Proximo (new Motability hire fleet provider) in 2017. Of 70 vehicles adapted, 48 had Lodgesons R200 systems installed, with 28 systems simply plugging straight in using pre-programmed kits.
• ProximominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Proximo is the new Motability hire fleet provider that awarded Convertacar a major contract in 2017. Lodgesons R200 systems were installed in 48 of 70 vehicles in the Convertacar fleet adapted for Proximo.
• MotabilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotability is the UK's leading mobility scheme for disabled people. Lodgesons has been Motability's top supplier for secondary remote control systems since the scheme began, with over 91% of end users choosing an R200 wireless keypad system year on year. This is Lodgesons' most significant channel partnership.
• Jeff Gosling Hand ControlscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJeff Gosling Hand Controls is described as the UK's leading manufacturer of driving adaptations. They choose only to offer Lodgesons wireless keypad controls on their installations, citing unrivalled quality of product combined with good technical support.
• BSMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBSM (British School of Motoring) is the UK's largest driving school. Lodgesons is a preferred supplier, providing vehicle adaptations for their students with mobility needs.
• IntertekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntertek is a global quality assurance and certification company. Lodgesons displays Intertek accreditation logos on their website, indicating third-party testing and certification of product quality and compliance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bruno Independent Living Aids: US-based manufacturer of vehicle accessibility products including scooter and wheelchair lifts, with a broader mobility portfolio. Overlaps with Lodgesons on adaptive driving solutions but serves the North American market primarily.

Direct peers

• Veigel Automotive: German manufacturer of adaptive driving controls including hand controls and secondary systems. Veigel is the most direct European competitor to Lodgesons in vehicle accessibility products for disabled drivers.
• Paravan: German mobility company specializing in vehicle conversions and adaptive driving systems for disabled drivers, including hand controls and integrated control electronics that overlap with Lodgesons' offerings.
• Guidosimplex: Italian manufacturer of vehicle adaptive equipment including hand controls, secondary controls, and electronic accelerators. Targets the same disabled-driver customer segment with comparable product functionality.
• Autoadapt: Swedish-based vehicle adaptation company offering a broad portfolio including hand controls, wheelchair hoists, and driving aids for disabled users, overlapping with Lodgesons' secondary controls range.
• ELAP: Italian manufacturer of vehicle adaptations for disabled drivers, including hand controls and electronic secondary control systems. A direct competitor in the European adaptive driving controls market.
• Menox: Dutch maker of adaptive hand controls and secondary vehicle controls for drivers with disabilities. Operates in the same niche as Lodgesons across the European market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lodgesons-limited

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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