Name

France Accessibilité

Legal name

FRANCE ACCESSIBILITÉ

Website

https://france-accessibilite.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lédat

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sale and Installation: Sale and installation of accessibility equipment (stairlifts, private elevators, PMR elevators, platform lifts) to individual homeowners and professionals. The network's member companies procure equipment from referenced suppliers (Sodimas, Aritco, Ascendor, Vimec, Platinum/Access BDD, BKG) and install it at client sites.
2. Maintenance and After-Sales Services: Member companies provide ongoing maintenance services for installed equipment, including preventive maintenance contracts and reactive repair services. The network emphasizes local proximity and responsive after-sales support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

France Accessibilité is a national network of approximately 21 independent French installer companies (organized as a GIE) that sells, installs, and maintains accessibility and vertical mobility equipment across all of metropolitan France. Its core offerings include stairlifts (fauteuils monte-escalier), private/home elevators (ascenseurs privatifs), PMR platform lifts (élévateurs PMR), platform stairlifts (plateformes monte-escalier), and freight lifts (monte-charges), sourced from referenced industrial suppliers (SODIMAS, Aritco, Ascendor, Vimec, Platinum, Access BDD, BKG). The network serves individual homeowners with reduced mobility, seniors aging in place, and professional establishments (ERP) needing accessibility compliance.

Product overview

France Accessibilité is a national network of approximately 21 independent companies specializing in the installation and maintenance of accessibility solutions for individuals with reduced mobility. The company operates as a unified brand offering four core product categories: (1) Fauteuil Monte-Escalier – motorized stair lift chairs for straight or curved stairs in interior/exterior settings; (2) Ascenseur Privatif – domestic elevators for 1-3 levels including self-supporting, hydraulic, electric, and worm-drive models; (3) Élévateur PMR – platform lifts designed specifically for wheelchair users; and (4) Plateforme Monte-Escalier – platform-based stair lifts for wheelchair users eliminating transfer needs. The portfolio includes branded sub-products such as the SODIMAS SweetLIFT (machineless elevator), Aritco HomeLift Compact and PublicLift Access, Ascendor UnaPorte outdoor platform, and various stair lift models (Homeglide by Access BDD, IBIZA and Ultimate by Platinum, Flow X, Fidji). The company also offers freight lifts (Monte-Charge) for commercial applications. Products are CE certified and compliant with EN81-40 and EN8141 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fauteuil Monte-Escalier (Stairlift Chair) Motorized chair that travels along a rail installed on staircases, enabling elderly or mobility-impaired individuals to ascend and descend stairs safely while seated. Available in straight and turning/curved configurations for interior and exterior use.
• Ascenseur Privatif (Private/Home Elevator) Domestic elevator for private residences, enabling vertical transportation between floors for standing persons or wheelchair users. Available in self-supporting, hydraulic, electric, and worm-drive (vis sans fin) configurations for interior or exterior installation, serving 1 to 3 levels.
• Élévateur PMR (PMR Platform Lift) Vertical platform lift specifically designed for wheelchair users to travel between floors while remaining in their wheelchair, featuring cabin or gate protection and compliance with PMR (Personne à Mobilité Réduite) accessibility standards.
• Plateforme Monte-Escalier (Platform Stair Lift) Platform-based stair lift for wheelchair users that eliminates the need for transfer from wheelchair to seat, traveling along straight or curved rails on interior or exterior staircases with capacities up to 350 kg.
• Monte-Charge (Freight Lift) Professional freight lift for commercial use (hotels, restaurants, businesses), designed for vertical transport of goods, luggage, linens, and supplies, featuring high load capacity and ERP compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% of installation costs covered by MaPrimeAdapt' government subsidies
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SODIMAScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026SODIMAS, a French manufacturer, became a referenced supplier of the France Accessibilité network. Its flagship product is the SweetLIFT private elevator — a machine-room-less lift with no masonry shaft required, ultra-silent operation (under 40dB), bi-speed technology, and connected maintenance. The partnership provides network members with a premium domestic elevator solution compliant with European Directive 2006/42/EC.
• ARITCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationARITCO is a supplier of private elevators and platform lifts for the France Accessibilité network, including the HomeLift Compact and PublicLift Access models. Aritco products feature screw-driven technology for smooth, silent operation, modern design with customizable finishes, and are suitable for both residential and public access applications.
• Infocob SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInfocob Solutions provides website management and commercial prospecting services for France Accessibilité, including contact form management. They also appear as the site's maintenance provider.
• AFEO GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSÉMA, a member company, joined the AFEO Group in 2021 to expand services (24/7 emergency support, faster response times) and broaden offerings for professional clients. AFEO President Rémi Pegoud also serves as President of SÉMA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Savaria Corporation: North American vertical mobility and accessibility platform with stairlift, elevator and wheelchair lift product lines. Comparable end-customer and applications but broader industrial scale and public-company distribution.
• Aritco: Swedish home elevator and platform lift manufacturer (supplier to France Accessibilité). Comparable product range (HomeLift Compact, PublicLift Access) and overlapping customer base, with broader European distribution.
• ThyssenKrupp Home Solutions: Major industrial group's accessibility division offering stairlifts, home elevators and platform lifts across Europe. Comparable product categories and customer base, with the backing of a global industrial incumbent.

Direct peers

• Acorn Stairlifts: Global stairlift specialist with direct installation networks in multiple countries. Comparable product mix (straight and curved stairlifts) and similar reliance on senior/PMR consumer demand and government or insurance subsidies.
• Stannah Stairlifts: UK-based family-owned stairlift manufacturer and installer with national service network. Comparable business model combining proprietary OEM production with direct-to-customer installation and maintenance across the home accessibility market.
• Vimec: Italian accessibility equipment manufacturer (platform lifts, stairlifts, home elevators) supplying France Accessibilité. Comparable product range and target customer base; potential competitive overlap in Italian and French markets.
• Otolift: Dutch stairlift manufacturer with European installation footprint. Comparable as a regional European accessibility OEM/installer focused on home vertical mobility for the elderly.
• Handicare (Savaria): European accessibility and stairlift manufacturer/installer, now part of Savaria. Directly comparable as a multi-country installer of stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators with overlapping OEM-supplier ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Lifeway Mobility: US-based installer of stairlifts, wheelchair ramps, home elevators and lifts. Comparable as a national accessibility installation network, though geographically separate and at an earlier scale.
• 101 Mobility: US franchise network installing stairlifts, ramps, patient lifts and auto lifts. Comparable as a distributed/partner-based installer model, though operates in North America rather than France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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