Mobility Networks

What Mobility Networks does

Mobility Networks is a UK-headquartered designer, manufacturer, and distributor of vehicle accessibility solutions for M1, M2, and M3 category vehicles, serving public mobility (mini/midi buses, city buses, coaches), personal mobility (wheelchair accessible vehicles), frontline emergency and PTS services, and bespoke conversion projects. The company's product portfolio spans inboard lifts (iCLASS, sCLASS), cassette lifts (Access Mega, Access Step-well, GNX Access), ramps (AXS, FlexisRamp), steps (FlexiStep, VERSA family), flooring/seating (FlexiRail, FlexiSeat), winches, safety products, and door opening systems, with an intelligent ECU and IP67-rated electronics on the flagship iCLASS range delivering up to 425 kg lifting capacity. Group manufacturing sits in the UK (Passenger Lift Services in Smethwick) and Italy (Caroil Systems and Elefantcar), supported by regional offices in New York, Toronto, and Canberra, plus an international dealer network spanning Benelux, the Nordics, Italy, and additional territories. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of accessibility kits to OEMs, converters, and fleet operators, supplemented by specialist installation services, multi-year warranty and LOLER maintenance contracts, repair and servicing, and technical consultancy, with the Smart Lift App, Virtual Showroom, and Mobility Networks University/Care platforms extending into digital ecosystem revenue streams.

Name

Mobility Networks

Legal name

Mobility Networks

Website

https://mobilitynetworksgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mobility Networks is a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of wheelchair lifts, ramps, and accessibility solutions for buses, coaches, ambulances, and WAVs, serving OEMs, converters, and fleet operators globally across UK, Europe, North America, and ANZ.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Accessibility Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Paratransit & NEMT Vehicle Upfitting / Accessibility Equipment Providers (TLAFAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accessible Vehicle Procurement, Upfitting & Maintenance (School Fleets) (EDAKAOAG)

Keywords

• Vehicle accessibility solutions
• Wheelchair lifts
• Accessible vehicle conversions
• Wheelchair ramps
• Mobility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitstable

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accessibility Product Sales: Sale of wheelchair lifts (inboard and cassette), ramps, steps, flooring, seats, winches, safety bolt-ons, door openers, and WAV kits for accessible vehicles.
2. Installation Services: Solution installation through specialist engineers for retro fit and new build vehicle conversions.
3. Warranty and Maintenance Programs: Standard one-year warranty with options to extend to three-year warranty (with LOLER certification and maintenance by Mobility Networks) and five-year warranty (with additional criteria met).
4. Repair and Servicing: Repair service and ongoing maintenance packages for fleet operators and individual customers.
5. Technical Consultancy: In-depth technical guidance for convertors or body builders for retro fit or vehicle new build accessibility planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mobility Networks designs, manufactures, and supplies specialist vehicle accessibility hardware — including inboard and cassette wheelchair lifts, ramps, steps, flooring, seating, winches, safety products and door openers — for M1, M2 and M3 vehicles (personal WAVs, mini/midi buses, city buses and coaches, ambulances, PTS vehicles, trams and trains). The company complements these products with installation, repair and maintenance services, technical consultancy for converters and body builders, and tiered warranty programmes, sold directly to OEMs, vehicle converters, and commercial and government fleet operators through an international dealer and regional office network.

Product overview

Mobility Networks is an international specialist in vehicle accessibility solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of wheelchair access products for M1, M2, and M3 vehicles including buses, coaches, ambulances, and personal wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). The product range centers on three main lift categories: inboard lifts (iCLASS™ 2021, iCLASS™ FMVSS, iCLASS™ ADA, sCLASS™), cassette lifts (Access™ Mega, Access™ Step-well, GNX Access™, Concealed), and ramps (AXS-EPR/CR, AXS-FL, FlexisRamp). Supporting products include FlexiStep, FlexiWinch, FlexiWAV kits, FlexiSeat, FlexiRail, and VERSA™ step solutions. The portfolio also includes safety products (DoorSafe, StopSafe), door openers (mobilityHDO, mobilityRDO), and a companion mobile app. Products serve Personal Mobility, Public Mobility, Emergency & PTS, and Custom Made Projects segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iCLASS™: Innovative inboard wheelchair lift for global mobility needs, featuring twin arm design with models FP, P, and SP for different vehicle requirements.
• Access™
• Flexi™
• PLS (Passenger Lift Services)
• Caroil
• sCLASS™
• VERSA™
• GNX Access™
• Mega Lift
• Traxx
• StopSafe
• DoorSafe
• Mobility Networks Care
• Mobility Networks University

Products and services

• iCLASS™ 2021 Inboard Lift Twin-arm inboard wheelchair lift offered in three platform models (FP folded, P solid platform, SP split platform) with up to 425 kg lifting capacity, iCLASS™ Intelligent ECU, super quiet operation and IP67 protected cables; intended for global M1, M2 and M3 vehicle converters, OEMs and fleet operators.
• iCLASS™ FMVSS Inboard Lift US-compliant twin-arm inboard lift meeting FMVSS 403 requirements, intended for North American OEMs, converters and fleet operators building FMVSS-compliant accessible vehicles.
• iCLASS™ ADA Inboard Lift ADA-compliant twin-arm inboard lift designed for the US market accessibility requirements, supplied to North American converters, OEMs and fleet operators.
• sCLASS™ Inboard Lift Inboard wheelchair lift offering with published tech sheet and sales brochure, sold alongside the iCLASS range to converters, OEMs and fleet operators.
• Access™ Mega Cassette Lift High-capacity cassette lift with bottom- and middle-locker vehicle configurations offering up to 500 kg SWL; supplied to coach builders and operators requiring the strongest cassette-lift installation in the vehicle underside.
• Access™ Step-well Cassette Lift Step-well cassette lift solution for vehicles requiring underfloor lift integration into the step-well, sold to converters and OEM coach builders.
• GNX Access™ Cassette Lift Premium cassette lift designed for coach front-entrance installation, supplied to coach OEMs, converters and operators.
• Concealed Cassette Lift Cassette lift designed for concealed installation within the vehicle structure, supplied to converters and OEMs wanting a discreet accessibility solution.
• AXS-EPR/CR Ramp Electric and manual wheelchair ramps with magnet holder and hinge installation options, CE certified; supplied to converters and OEMs.
• AXS-FL Ramp Fold-over style ramp for wheelchair accessible vehicles, sold to converters and OEMs.
• FlexisRamp Two-piece folding inboard aluminum ramp with 400 kg load capacity, gas-sprung support, anti-corrosive construction, anti-slip surface with raised sides and auto-lock anti-rattle mechanism; for converters and OEMs building wheelchair accessible vehicles.
• FlexiStep Lightweight aluminum external vehicle step available in manual or powered versions, with automatic deployment when the adjacent door opens; supports up to 200 kg and offers optional LED edge lighting. Sold to converters, OEMs and fleet operators.
• FlexiWinch Powered belt winch system with 5 m retracting loading belt, soft-start technology and obstruction sensors, used to pull wheelchairs and occupants into vehicles via ramps; for converters, OEMs and fleet operators.
• FlexiWAV Lowered Floor Kits Pre-engineered lowered floor and tailgate-ramp conversion kits for converting OEM vehicles — including Citroën Berlingo, Ford Connect, Mercedes-Benz Citan/Vito, Peugeot Partner and VW Caddy — into wheelchair accessible vehicles; supplied to converters and end-user WAV purchasers.
• FlexiSeat High-quality vehicle seat available in fixed or removable configurations, crash-tested for compatibility with the FlexiRail flooring system; for coach, mini-bus and WAV converters and operators.
• FlexiRail Rail flooring solution significantly lighter than traditional aluminium systems, providing flexible securement of wheelchairs and removable vehicle seating; for converters, OEMs and fleet operators.
• EQM Ski-locker Lift Ski-locker coach lift offering the largest platform and smallest cassette of any ski-locker coach lift, with mechanical platform operation for reliability; for coach OEMs and converters.
• M1 Hybrid Floor Hybrid floor system for M1 vehicles, supplied to converters building wheelchair accessible personal vehicles.
• mobilityHDO (Hatch Door Opener) Powered hatch door opener system for vehicle accessibility applications; supplied to converters and OEMs.
• mobilityRDO (Rear Door Opener) Powered rear door opener system for vehicles, with user manual and simplified mounting instructions; for converters, OEMs and fleet operators.
• DoorSafe Door safety product for vehicle access applications, supplied to converters and OEMs.
• StopSafe Safety barrier product for wheelchair passenger transport; supplied to converters, OEMs and fleet operators.
• accessECO Eco-friendly accessibility product with flyer and brochure documentation; for converters and OEMs seeking lower-environmental-impact solutions.
• VERSA™ SUV Step Side step for SUV vehicles, 1800 cm length, with obstacle detection and magnetic touchless door switch; for converters and OEMs fitting SUVs.
• VERSA™ SL Step Lightweight step weighing 16–18 kg with 250 kg maximum load and high-temperature zinc corrosion protection; for converters and OEMs.
• VERSA™ AXS MD Step VERSA range step product for multiple vehicle applications, supplied with a condensed manual; for converters and OEMs.
• VERSA™ AXS FX Step VERSA range step product supplied with a range brochure; for converters and OEMs.
• Installation, Repair and Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Lifting capacity up to 425 kg across iCLASS range
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AcdeoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Lex de Moes acquired Acdeos from Mobility Networks in 2020 while signing a commercial partnership agreement making Acdeos Mobility Networks' exclusive partner in the Benelux region. Acdeos had previously been merged into the Group in 2017 and had established itself as a leading name in city bus ramps and steps for M1 and M2 vehicles in Europe since 2004.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VMI Mobility: North American wheelchair accessible vehicle converter and supplier of accessibility equipment including lowered-floor conversions, ramps and seating. Closely comparable to Mobility Networks' FlexiWAV and FlexiSeat product lines.
• BraunAbility: US-based global manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and mobility equipment (ramps, lifts, driving aids) serving personal, commercial and public-transport markets. Directly comparable to Mobility Networks across WAV converters, fleet operators and OEM channels.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: US manufacturer of vehicle lifts, scooter lifts and accessibility products for personal mobility. Comparable product category (in-vehicle wheelchair lifts) and similar channel mix of converters, dealers and direct sales.
• Ricon: Manufacturer of wheelchair lifts, ramps and accessibility equipment for vans, buses and paratransit vehicles. Competes directly with Mobility Networks' iCLASS inboard lifts and cassette lift product lines in the North American and European markets.
• AMF-Bruns: European specialist in wheelchair securement systems and vehicle accessibility equipment for buses, coaches and WAVs. Overlaps with Mobility Networks on inboard lifts, ramps and rail flooring serving EU public-transport OEMs.
• Autoadapt: Swedish-based manufacturer of vehicle accessibility products including wheelchair lifts, car transfer seats and hoists. Comparable niche player with overlapping product portfolio serving European personal-mobility and WAV converter customers.
• Q'Straint / SureSafe: Wheelchair passenger securement and occupant-restraint systems for buses, coaches and accessible vehicles. Mobility Networks' CEO Mike Simmonds previously led Q'Straint Europe for 18 years, making this a closely overlapping competitor in public-transport accessibility.

Broad incumbents

• PALFINGER Tail Lifts (formerly Ratcliff): Global manufacturer of tail lifts and loading equipment for commercial vehicles. Mobility Networks' Group MD Wayne Harmer previously led PALFINGER Ratcliff; the company competes at the adjacent commercial-lift boundary and dwarfs MN in scale and capital.

Emerging players

• Frey Mobility: European specialist in wheelchair access lifts and ramps for accessible vehicles. Smaller, more focused player with partial overlap to Mobility Networks' iCLASS and cassette lift ranges, particularly in EU mini/midi-bus markets.
• Century Rehabilitation (Zibo Sanhe): Chinese manufacturer of rehabilitation and mobility equipment including wheelchair lifts for accessible vehicles. Represents the emerging low-cost Asian supply pressure on mechanical accessibility hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/M_N_Group
• Facebookfacebook.com/mobilitynetworks

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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