R G K (UK) LIMITED

What R G K (UK) LIMITED does

R G K (UK) LIMITED, trading as RGK Wheelchairs, is a UK-based manufacturer of premium made-to-measure manual wheelchairs headquartered in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Founded in 1988 (the legal entity was incorporated in England and Wales in 2002 under company number 4685517 as RGK Wheelchairs Limited), the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sunrise Medical Group, a global mobility equipment conglomerate. RGK designs and hand-builds every wheelchair to the individual measurements of its user, using premium materials including carbon fibre, titanium, aerospace-grade aluminium 7020, and chrome moly. The product portfolio is organized into three lines: a Daily Range of rigid-frame chairs, a Sport Range covering basketball, tennis, rugby, racing, and dance applications, and a Power & Add-on category that integrates power-assist devices such as the R90, SmartDrive, e-motion, and Triride into the manual chair base.

RGK's competitive positioning rests on a proprietary made-to-measure process in which more than 30 individual body and chassis measurements are captured and translated into CAD-based 3D designs, with each chair built end-to-end by a single technician and subjected to 19 quality checks before sign-off. Differentiated technologies include the TRI-FRAME triangular chassis design, curved carbon-fibre seating systems, clamped carbon-fibre axles for post-build toe adjustment, and 3D-printed aluminium forks developed and wind-tunnel tested with Loughborough University for the Sprint X racing chair. The company sells primarily through direct UK sales (account managers, showroom visits, home assessments, and a Humm financing partnership), while international distribution in 50+ countries is handled by Sunrise Medical regional entities and independent distributors. Customer segments span daily wheelchair users, elite and club-level adaptive athletes, paediatric users, and veterans, with marketing supported by Paralympic ambassadors and a network of UK charities that assist with funding.

Revenue is generated principally through one-off custom wheelchair sales, supplemented by credit-broker commissions on Humm financing transactions and a small UK-only online store for accessories and ex-demo units. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, though the credit-broker financing indicates unit prices that justify 24–48 month instalment plans at 9.9%–17.99% APR. The company holds registered industrial design rights over TRI-FRAME and Airtech Sport Technology, plus a pending V-LOCK patent for power-assist docking, and maintains CE and TÜV certifications on third-party power add-on products it distributes.

Name

R G K (UK) LIMITED

Legal name

RGK Wheelchairs Limited

Website

https://rgkwheelchairs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RGK Wheelchairs designs and hand-builds premium made-to-measure manual wheelchairs for daily users and adaptive athletes, using carbon fibre, titanium and aerospace aluminium, and distributes globally as a Sunrise Medical subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Manual Wheelchairs

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI), Seating & Positioning Systems (Cushions, Backs, Pressure Relief) (HLAHAMAB), Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

Keywords

• Custom manual wheelchairs
• Made-to-measure wheelchairs
• Wheelchair manufacturing
• Sports wheelchairs
• Mobility equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Burntwood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Made-to-Measure Wheelchair Sales: RGK generates revenue primarily through designing and manufacturing custom wheelchairs to individual measurements. Every wheelchair is uniquely built for each customer using high-quality materials including carbon fibre, titanium, and aluminium. The build process is handled by single technicians from start to finish.
2. Financing Services: RGK offers financing through partner Humm, providing installment payment plans for wheelchair purchases. RGK acts as a credit broker earning commissions on financed transactions.
3. Online Store - Accessories and Ex-demo: RGK operates an online store for accessories, ex-demo products, and merchandise. Currently shipping only within the United Kingdom.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R G K (UK) Limited (RGK Wheelchairs) designs and manufactures made-to-measure manual wheelchairs for daily use and sports applications. Every wheelchair is individually built to over 30 body measurements using CAD design and premium materials such as carbon fibre, titanium, aerospace-grade aluminium 7020, and chrome moly. The product line spans a Daily Range, a Sport Range (basketball, tennis, rugby, racing, dance), and power-assist / add-on solutions.

Product overview

RGK Wheelchairs is a UK-based manufacturer of premium made-to-measure manual wheelchairs, founded in 1988 and part of the Sunrise Medical Group. The company offers three main product categories: Daily Range wheelchairs (Veypr, Veypr Sub4, Tiga, Tiga Jnr, Tiga Sub4, Tiga FX, Tiga F2, Octane Sub4, Gold Edition Octane Sub4, Octane FX, Octane, Hilite, Hilite XTR, MaxLite, Chrome) constructed from Carbon Fibre, Aluminium, Titanium, or Chrome Moly materials; Sport Range wheelchairs (Elite, Elite X, Elite CX, Elite RL, Allstar, Allstar G2, Allstar A2, GrandSlam, GrandSlam X, GrandSlam CX, Club Sport, Sprint, Sprint X, Predator, Danza) designed for basketball, tennis, rugby, racing, and dance sports; and Power & Add-on solutions (Empulse F35, StreetJet, Triride, R90, SmartDrive, WheelDrive, e-motion, e-fix, FrontWheel, Jay Seating) including power assists, motorised wheels, and seating accessories. Every wheelchair is made to measure with over 30 individual measurements taken per customer, featuring rigid frame designs and the highest quality materials for lightweight performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Veypr

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% of wheelchair users do not fit properly in standard wheelchairs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Sunrise Medical GroupcoreOthersRGK Wheelchairs is part of the Sunrise Medical Group, a global mobility company. Sunrise Medical entities across Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific and Australia handle regional distribution and support for RGK products.
• Jay Seating (Sunrise Medical)majorTechnology or IntegrationJay Seating is integrated as a wheelchair seating solutions partner, offering cushions, backs, and headrests through RGK's power solutions category. JAY products include Xtreme Active, J3, JAY Balance, J2, and other cushion options.
• NHS Wheelchair ServicesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNHS provides wheelchair assessments and NHS Personal Wheelchair Budgets for eligible UK residents. RGK chairs are available through NHS commissioned services or outside NHS commissioned services.
• Access to WorkmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK government scheme providing advice and support for employees with health/disability affecting their job. RGK promotes this funding avenue to prospective customers.
• Aspire - Spinal InjuriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity supporting people with spinal cord injuries with housing, welfare, assistive technology, and practical grants for mobility equipment. Open to UK residents based on need.
• Newlife CharityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity providing specialist equipment for disabled and terminally ill children including wheelchairs, buggies, and beds. Children under 19, UK-based with significant disabilities.
• Whizz KidzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK's leading charity for young wheelchair users providing equipment, skills and confidence. Eligibility: under 18, permanent physical disability affecting mobility.
• Motability SchememinorGTM or Marketing PartnerScheme enabling people with disabilities to lease mobility equipment by exchanging part of their mobility allowance. Available in Scotland for higher rate DLA, enhanced rate PIP, War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement recipients.
• Caudwell ChildrenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity providing life-changing equipment including sports wheelchairs for disabled and autistic children aged 0-18. UK-based families.
• Dan Maskell Tennis TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTennis charity raising funds for people with disabilities. Supports individual applicants, clubs and groups for disability tennis programmes. Must be UK citizen and resident.
• LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLTA offers support for disability tennis programmes including equipment, coaching, and club development through the LTA Tennis Foundation.
• BlesmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity for limbless and injured veterans providing support, advocacy, and financial assistance with additional costs of disability for serving and ex-Service personnel.
• Help for HeroesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeterans charity providing life-changing support for mental, physical, and financial challenges. Grants available for equipment.
• Backup TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity partner providing support for wheelchair users. Listed on RGK website as partner.
• BHTA (British Healthcare Trades Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry association membership demonstrating commitment to professional standards in the healthcare mobility sector.
• Loughborough UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWind tunnel testing partnership for Sprint X development. University expertise used to optimize aerodynamic performance, achieving 3% drag reduction and 8% crosswind drag improvement.
• Boparan Charitable TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity aiding children and young people across UK disadvantaged through disabilities, life-limiting conditions, or extreme poverty. Grants for specific needs including equipment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Permobil: Permobil is a global powered wheelchair and seating specialist that also owns TiLite. While primarily a power-chair incumbent, its ownership of TiLite puts it directly against RGK in custom manual wheelchairs, and its scale in complex rehab provides a benchmark for global reach and clinical-channel access.
• Quickie Wheelchairs: Quickie is Sunrise Medical's flagship manual and powered wheelchair brand and a direct sibling to RGK within the same parent group. Overlap is high in lightweight rigid manual wheelchairs, though Quickie spans a broader price/performance range and a much wider product portfolio than RGK's made-to-measure focus.
• Top End / Invacare: Top End (an Invacare brand) is a long-established US manufacturer of sport and recreational wheelchairs, including basketball, tennis, racing, and handcycling products. Comparable to RGK's Sport Range on product category and athlete target, but part of a much broader DME portfolio rather than a custom-only specialist.

Emerging players

• Box Wheelchairs: Box Wheelchairs is a UK-based manufacturer of rigid made-to-measure wheelchairs using carbon-fibre and aluminium, founded by former RGK staff. It is a direct emerging challenger targeting the same made-to-measure active-user niche, with comparable custom-fit positioning at potentially more disruptive price points.
• Per4max Medical: Per4max Medical is a small-batch custom rigid wheelchair manufacturer with strong ties to elite adaptive sport and rehabilitation programmes. Comparable to RGK in made-to-measure approach and athlete-driven product development, though with significantly narrower product breadth and geographic reach.
• Carbonbike Wheelchairs: Carbonbike is an emerging European maker of ultralight carbon-fibre manual wheelchairs focusing on active daily and sport use. It overlaps with RGK on materials, lightweight positioning, and target athlete segment, but operates at smaller scale and without RGK's distribution footprint.

Direct peers

• Motion Composites: Motion Composites is a Canadian manufacturer of ultralight carbon-fibre and aluminium manual wheelchairs competing directly with RGK in the premium daily-active segment. Both brands emphasise carbon-fibre frames, custom-fit builds, and lightweight performance for active users.
• Küschall: Küschall is a premium Swiss-made active manual wheelchair brand owned by Sunrise Medical and a direct competitor to RGK in the custom-fit, ultralight rigid wheelchair category. Both target active daily users and athletes; Küschall's The K-Series and RGK's Veypr/Octane ranges compete head-to-head on weight, stiffness, and bespoke fit.
• TiLite: TiLite (a Permobil brand) is a US-based manufacturer of custom-fit titanium and aluminium rigid manual wheelchairs. It is one of the closest direct comparables to RGK's daily and sport ranges, particularly for active users and adaptive sports athletes, with a similar made-to-measure, premium-positioning strategy.
• Panthera Wheelchairs: Panthera is a Swedish maker of ultralight carbon-fibre and titanium manual wheelchairs with a strong made-to-measure focus. It competes head-to-head with RGK in the ultralight active-user and sport segments, particularly across European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xtwitter.com/RGKWheelchairs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/RGKWheelchairs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rgk-wheelchairs

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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