Accessible Products Ltd

What Accessible Products Ltd does

Accessible Products Ltd is a UK private limited company based in Keighley that designs, manufactures, and supplies powered wheelchair loading winches for adapted vehicles. Its product range centres on two lines: the ATOM, a 12V electric fixed-install winch available in multiple variants including the ATOM500 with proximity-switch option for ambulance stowage and a quick-release mounting bracket, and the PORTAWINCH, a portable battery-powered winch positioned by the company as the 'first of its kind' in its category. The firm serves four identifiable end-segments: individual wheelchair users, taxi and minibus fleet operators, ambulance and Patient Transport Services (PTS) operators, and bariatric care providers, the latter addressed by an extra heavy-duty winch range launched in February 2022.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct self-install e-commerce (product-led growth for individual buyers) with an 'approved fitter network' of installation professionals distributed across the UK. Product pricing is not publicly itemised, but the unit hardware sale appears to be a one-time transaction with no disclosed recurring or subscription revenue stream. Founded and operated as a small team (1–10 employees), the company has executed an active product cadence between 2021 and 2022, including multiple line extensions, a PORTAWINCH 250 facelift, and vertical-specific variants for ambulance and PTS fleets, while remaining exclusively UK-based with no export or international distribution signals in the available data.

Operationally, the firm holds a recommendation from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and leans on proprietary mechanical features (pivoting winch geometry, quick-release mounting) as competitive differentiators. There is no evidence in the input of AI/ML components, software platforms, connected-device capabilities, data assets, or external funding rounds; the business is positioned as a specialised hardware manufacturer rather than a technology or platform company.

Name

Accessible Products Ltd

Legal name

Accessible Products Ltd

Website

https://accessibleproducts.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Accessible Products Ltd is a Keighley-based UK manufacturer of powered wheelchair loading winches (ATOM fixed and PORTAWINCH portable lines) serving individual wheelchair users, taxi/minibus fleets, ambulance and PTS operators, and bariatric care providers via self-install sales and an approved fitter network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobility Equipment

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF), Winches & Capstans (IMAHAJAH)

Keywords

• Wheelchair winches
• Vehicle mobility aids
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles
• Mobility equipment manufacturing
• Patient transport equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Keighley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Electric Winches: One-time sale of ATOM 250 and ATOM 500 electric powered wheelchair winches. 12v electric powered systems installed permanently into vehicles with quick-release mounting plates. Includes wiring kits with fuses, terminals, and instructions.
2. Hardware Sales - Portable Winches: One-time sale of PORTAWINCH 250 and PORTAWINCH 500 battery powered portable winches. No installation or wiring required. Can be transferred between vehicles as needed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Accessible Products Ltd designs and manufactures wheelchair loading winches for wheelchair accessible, adapted, patient transport, ambulance, minibus, taxi and rescue vehicles. The portfolio consists of the ATOM electric-powered fixed winch line (ATOM 250, ATOM 500, ATOM PTS 500) and the PORTAWINCH portable battery-powered line (PORTAWINCH 250, PORTAWINCH 500), all designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom with wireless remote controls, quick-release mounting, and built-in safety features.

Product overview

Accessible Products Ltd designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of wheelchair winches for wheelchair accessible vehicles, patient transport, minibus, taxi, ambulance and rescue applications. The product portfolio consists of two product lines: the ATOM series (electric-powered, fixed installation winches available in 250kg and 500kg SWL variants plus a specialized PTS 500 for ambulance/medical transport use) and the PORTAWINCH series (portable, battery-powered winches in 250kg and 500kg SWL variants that require no installation and can be transferred between vehicles. All products are designed and manufactured in the United Kingdom and include wireless remote controls, safety features such as anti-roll back and overload sensors, and quick-release mounting options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATOM: Electric powered wheelchair winch range including ATOM 250 (250kg SWL), ATOM 500 (500kg SWL), and ATOM PTS 500 for ambulance/patient transport use.
• PORTAWINCH

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Approved Fitters NetworksupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of approved installers throughout the UK who can professionally install APL wheelchair winches for customers not local to the company's Keighley headquarters. These are vetted fitters known by the company.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ricon: Manufacturer of wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement systems for vehicles (now part of the BraunAbility group). Comparable to APL as a longer-established provider of powered wheelchair loading hardware used in accessible vans, minibuses, and transport fleets.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large UK and global mobility and daily living aids manufacturer and distributor, including wheelchair ramps and vehicle loading accessories. Comparable to APL as a broader incumbent serving overlapping end-user needs around wheelchair mobility and accessibility.
• Q'Straint / Sure-Lok: Global supplier of wheelchair securement and occupant restraint systems for accessible transport. Comparable to APL as a complementary (and adjacent) provider of wheelchair handling equipment used in the same accessible vehicle and patient transport environments.
• BraunAbility: Global leader in wheelchair accessible vehicles and vehicle mobility equipment including lifts, ramps, and securements. Comparable to APL as a broad incumbent operating across the same end-use (vehicle accessibility) with overlapping product categories (wheelchair vehicle loading/securement solutions) but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Freewheelchair Ramp / Portaramp: UK-based manufacturer/supplier of portable wheelchair ramps and portable loading aids for vehicles and homes. Comparable to APL as a UK-focused specialist in portable wheelchair loading/ramp solutions that share the same use cases (home driveways, multi-vehicle transfer) as the PORTAWINCH range.
• Autoadapt: Swedish designer and manufacturer of vehicle adaptations for people with disabilities, including wheelchair lifts, transfer seats, and loading aids. Directly comparable to APL as a specialist maker of wheelchair loading and transfer equipment fitted into adapted vehicles, with a similar business model centered on engineered accessibility hardware.
• Adapt Solutions: Canadian manufacturer of wheelchair loading and securement solutions for accessible vehicles, including powered loading aids. Directly comparable to APL as a focused specialist designing powered wheelchair loading devices for adapted vehicles.

Regional players

• Mobility Networks: UK wheelchair accessible vehicle converter and mobility equipment supplier. Comparable to APL as a regional UK operator in the wheelchair accessible vehicle supply chain, addressing the same fleet and individual customer segments.
• Easylife UK / Mobility Smart: UK-based retailer/distributor of mobility equipment, including wheelchair ramps and vehicle loading aids. Comparable to APL as a regional UK channel addressing the same end customers (individual wheelchair users, families, carers) with adjacent accessibility products.
• Sirus Automotive: UK-based specialist in wheelchair accessible vehicles and equipment. Comparable to APL as a UK regional player serving the same customer base (community transport, NHS, taxi operators) with overlapping wheelchair vehicle accessibility products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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