Visilift

What Visilift does

Visilift, now marketed as Savaria Vuelift, designs and manufactures panoramic glass residential elevators for the luxury home market. The product line originated with Visilift LLC, whose assets were acquired by Savaria Corporation in 2017; Savaria further engineered and developed the products for global commercialization. Vuelift's portfolio comprises three core models: the cylindrical Vuelift Round, the modern Vuelift Octagonal, and the compact Vuelift Mini (launched in 2020) with a 126cm diameter footprint for retrofit installations.

The underlying technology is built around a wound drum drive system using high-strength aircraft-quality cables and 24 low-friction guides, paired with optically clear low-iron glass or premium acrylic panels and an integrated self-supporting hoistway that transfers load to the ground floor and avoids structural modifications to existing homes. The standard models support up to six stops over 15.2 metres of travel with capacities of 380kg (acrylic) or 430kg (glass), while the Mini offers 250kg capacity and 0.15 m/s operation. Safety compliance spans EN 81-41 (Europe), ASME A17.1/CSA B44 (North America), and ANSI Z97.1 (safety glazing).

The business operates on a one-time hardware sale model with custom quote-based pricing, supported by recurring maintenance contracts and a 36-month parts warranty. Products are sold exclusively through Savaria's authorized dealer and installer network across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia, with company-owned showrooms in 18+ cities. Customers include luxury homeowners, residential developers (where Vuelift has become standard rather than optional in some townhome projects due to demand), and the architects, interior designers, and builders who specify the product during design — supported by Revit/SketchUp BIM objects, CPD-accredited webinars, and AIA-accredited training. Visilift is wholly owned by Savaria Corporation (TSX:SIS), a publicly traded accessibility and mobility products company headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, with approximately 2,300 employees and eight manufacturing sites globally.

Name

Visilift

Legal name

Savaria Corporation

Website

https://vuelift.com/

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Visilift (branded Savaria Vuelift) designs and manufactures panoramic glass and acrylic residential elevators — Round, Octagonal, and Mini models — for luxury homeowners and developers, distributed globally through Savaria's authorized dealer and showroom network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Elevators

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems) (BPABAIAE)

Keywords

• Luxury home elevators
• Panoramic glass elevators
• Residential elevator systems
• Home mobility lifts
• Integrated hoistway elevators

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Luxury Residential Elevator Sales: Vuelift generates revenue through one-time sales of luxury panoramic glass residential elevators, including the standard Vuelift (Round and Octagonal models) and Vuelift Mini. Products are sold through authorized dealer/installer networks. Pricing is custom quote-based depending on model, configuration, installation complexity, and geographic location. The product lifecycle involves initial sale, professional installation, and recurring maintenance service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Visilift (now branded Savaria Vuelift) designs, engineers, and manufactures luxury panoramic residential elevators sold under three models — Round, Octagonal, and Mini — featuring a winding drum drive system with aircraft-quality cables, optically clear low-iron glass or UV-resistant acrylic cabins, and a self-contained integrated hoistway that allows installation without structural construction. Products are sold exclusively through authorised Savaria dealers and installers across North America, Europe, Oceania, and Asia, with revenue from unit sales supplemented by recurring maintenance contracts and a 36-month parts warranty.

Product overview

Visilift (branded as Savaria Vuelift) is a manufacturer of luxury panoramic residential elevators. The product portfolio consists of three main models: Vuelift Round (circular glass elevator), Vuelift Octagonal (modern octagonal design), and Vuelift Mini (compact version with smaller 126cm footprint). All models feature integrated hoistways, low-iron glass or acrylic panels, winding drum drive systems, and are designed for minimal construction during installation. The products are designed, manufactured, and supported by Savaria Corporation, which acquired Visilift LLC assets in 2017. Standard models support up to 6 stops with 15.2-15.24 metre travel distance, while the Mini offers a space-efficient alternative with reduced capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Savaria Vuelift: Panoramic glass home elevators available in round, octagonal, and mini models
• Vuelift Round
• Vuelift Octagonal
• Vuelift Mini

Products and services

• Savaria Vuelift Round Cylindrical panoramic glass home elevator for luxury residences, featuring optically clear low-iron silica glass, a winding drum drive system with aircraft-quality cables, up to 6 stops over 15.2 m of travel, and integrated self-contained hoistway. Available in 380 kg acrylic or 430 kg glass capacity versions and sold exclusively through authorised Savaria dealers.
• Savaria Vuelift Octagonal Modern octagonal panoramic glass home elevator offering a contemporary alternative to the Round model. Shares the same technical platform — 380 kg acrylic or 430 kg glass capacity, winding drum drive system, integrated hoistway, and up to 6 stops over 15.2 m of travel — for luxury residences that prefer an angular design aesthetic.
• Savaria Vuelift Mini Compact residential elevator with a 126 cm (50-inch) diameter footprint for tight spaces, corners, spiral staircases, or open-plan layouts. Features 250 kg capacity, 2.5 HP motor with 9 A 220 V single-phase 50 Hz power supply, 0.15 m/s speed, up to 6 stops with a maximum 15.24 m travel, UV-resistant acrylic or glass cabin, and an integrated lift shaft; controller can be placed up to 30 m from the lift.

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Visilift LLCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017In 2017, Savaria acquired the assets of Visilift LLC, including the original designs of what is now known as the Vuelift elevators. Through its R&D investments and engineering team, Savaria further developed the Vuelift elevators to reach global markets. This acquisition forms the foundation of the entire Vuelift product line.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pneumatic Vacuum Elevators (PVE): PVE pioneered the panoramic home elevator category with vacuum-driven cylindrical elevators. Directly comparable to Vuelift Round/Octagonal in target customer (luxury residential), product form factor (panoramic glass cylinder), and distribution model (dealer network). PVE's pneumatic technology is the primary alternative to Vuelift's wound drum system.
• Stiltz Lifts: UK-based manufacturer of residential through-floor lifts and home elevators serving aging-in-place and mobility customers. Directly comparable in residential elevator category, though Stiltz focuses on more functional/aesthetic-balanced products versus Vuelift's luxury positioning.
• Inclinator Company: US-based manufacturer of residential elevators, dumbwaiters, and stair lifts since 1923. Directly comparable as a long-established residential elevator specialist serving luxury and accessibility-focused homeowners with custom-manufactured home elevators.
• Residential Elevators Inc: US manufacturer of custom residential elevators, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts. Directly comparable in target customer (luxury homeowners, custom builders) and product category (home elevator manufacturing with dealer network distribution).
• Cambridge Elevating: US-based home elevator manufacturer offering custom residential elevators with panoramic and traditional designs. Directly comparable in custom-manufactured residential elevator category, competing for similar luxury homeowner and architect-driven specifications.
• Waupaca Elevator Company: US manufacturer of residential elevators, dumbwaiters, and stair lifts with a focus on custom home installations. Comparable in custom residential elevator manufacturing, dealer network distribution, and luxury/aging-in-place customer segments.
• Nationwide Lifts: US residential elevator and lift company offering custom home elevators, stair lifts, and accessibility solutions. Comparable in residential elevator manufacturing and direct-to-consumer dealer-driven sales model for luxury and accessibility-focused homeowners.

Broad incumbents

• Otis Elevator Company: Global elevator and escalator giant with a residential elevator product line (Otis Home). Comparable in elevator manufacturing expertise and safety/compliance standards (ASME A17.1, EN 81), though Otis's residential offering is part of a much broader commercial portfolio and lacks Vuelift's luxury panoramic specialization.
• KONE: Major global elevator manufacturer with residential elevator offerings. Comparable as an incumbent elevator company serving residential customers, though KONE's home elevator line is part of a broader commercial-focused portfolio and does not match Vuelift's luxury panoramic positioning.

Emerging players

• Ascension Lifts: US-based residential elevator and home lift company with custom design offerings. Comparable in luxury residential elevator focus, though smaller scale and less established brand recognition than Vuelift's Savaria-backed distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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