handytech

What handytech does

Handytech (legal entity HANDYTECH - CARROZZERIA 71 srl) is a privately-held Italian company founded in 1971 and headquartered in Moncalvo, province of Asti, that designs, manufactures, and supplies vehicle adaptations and mobility solutions for people with reduced mobility. The company's core offering spans four product categories: Guida (driving adaptations such as manual accelerators, brake levers, steering wheel controls, and wheelchair transfer aids for disabled drivers), Trasporto (transport solutions including low-floor conversions, automatic ramps, platforms, and wheelchair restraint systems for passenger transport), Freetime (adaptations for motorcycles, quads, and UTVs for leisure use), and Allestimenti Speciali (custom adaptations for racing, agricultural, vintage, and camper vehicles). A fifth product, "Going," is a Segway-based self-balancing mobility device combining Segway self-balancing hardware with an orthopedic seating module. Adaptations are performed on vehicles sourced from major OEMs (Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Volkswagen, Jeep, Opel), with the Jeep Renegade Mobility e-Hybrid positioned as the first hybrid-electric wheelchair-drive solution in Italy.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct sales of new and pre-owned adapted vehicles, a 60+ authorized center network across Italy for installation and after-sales service, foreign resellers across Europe and other regions for international distribution, and what the company describes as Italy's largest fleet of multi-adapted rental vehicles for temporary use. Pricing is custom-quoted per solution based on vehicle, disability profile, and adaptation complexity, with no public price list. Customers include individual disabled drivers and their families (B2C) as well as institutional buyers such as the Italian Red Cross, public assistance organizations, social cooperatives, day centers, taxi operators, and vehicle rental companies (B2B). Recurring revenue comes from the rental fleet and professional services to organizations, complementing the predominantly one-time adaptation and vehicle sales.

Handytech is an independent, founder-controlled limited liability company with no disclosed parent, private equity, or venture capital backing. It operates internationally through the Mobility Group Europe industry association and holds an authorized-supplier relationship with UK-based Motability. The company runs multilingual digital channels (Italian, English, German, Spanish, French) and maintains an active social media presence across Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and LinkedIn. No financial figures (revenue, headcount, profit) are disclosed, and the firm has not raised external funding rounds.

Name

handytech

Legal name

HANDYTECH - CARROZZERIA 71 srl

Website

https://handytech.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Handytech is an Italian private company, founded in 1971, that designs and supplies vehicle adaptations and mobility solutions for people with reduced mobility, serving disabled drivers, wheelchair users, and institutional transport operators through a 60+ authorized center network in Italy and international dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disabled vehicle adaptations and accessible mobility solutions

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive Parts & Mobility Recommerce (Parts, Accessories, Bikes/Scooters) (CRAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Vehicle adaptations
• Accessible mobility solutions
• Wheelchair accessible vehicles
• Disabled driver aids
• Adapted vehicle conversions

Headquarters

HQ city

Moncalvo

HQ country

Italy

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle adaptations and modifications: Custom vehicle adaptations for disabled drivers and passengers, including driving controls, wheelchair transfers, low-floor conversions, and special vehicle modifications. Revenue from both parts/labor for adaptations and complete vehicle solutions.
2. New and used adapted vehicle sales: Sale of new and pre-owned vehicles already equipped with adaptations including platforms, ramps, lowered floors, wheelchair restraint systems, and transfer aids. Vehicles available for immediate delivery and customizable to individual needs.
3. Vehicle rental fleet: Rental of multi-adapted vehicles for driving and transport of disabled persons. The largest adapted vehicle rental fleet in Italy, allowing customers to rent vehicles for temporary use.
4. Professional services for organizations: Custom solutions for healthcare organizations, volunteer associations, public assistance groups, taxi drivers, and day centers. Includes fleet solutions and ongoing service relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Handytech designs, manufactures and installs custom vehicle adaptations for drivers and passengers with reduced mobility, including electronic and mechanical driving controls, low-floor vehicle conversions with automatic ramps and platforms, wheelchair restraint systems, and wheelchair transfer aids. The company sells complete adapted new and used vehicles (built on Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Opel, Volkswagen and Jeep platforms), operates Italy's largest multi-adapted rental fleet, and produces the Going self-balancing mobility device built on Segway technology. Solutions span driving, passenger transport, leisure (motorcycles, quads, UTVs), and special vehicles (racing, agricultural, camper, vintage).

Product overview

Handytech is an Italian company specializing in vehicle adaptations for people with disabilities, founded in 1971. Their product portfolio comprises four main solution areas: Guida (driving adaptations) for drivers with motor disabilities, including manual controls, steering wheel controls, and transfer aids; Trasporto (transport solutions) for wheelchair transportation featuring low-floor vehicles and restraint systems; Freetime for leisure vehicle adaptations including motorcycles, quads, and UTVs; and Allestimenti Speciali for custom adaptations of racing, agricultural, and vintage vehicles. The company offers adapted vehicle models from major manufacturers (Citroën, Peugeot, Opel, Fiat, Ford, Nissan, Renault, Volkswagen, Jeep) under branded configurations like HANDY ECO, HORIZON, IMPULSE, and INDIPENDENCE. Additionally, the Going is a self-balancing mobility device using Segway technology for movement in previously inaccessible locations. The Mas (Multi Adaptive Solution) system provides modular transport configurations for large vehicles accommodating multiple wheelchair users. Handytech operates a network of authorized centers throughout Italy and manages Italy's largest fleet of adapted rental vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Going Self-balancing mobility device combining Segway technology with an orthopedic seating module for users with mobility impairments; wireless control, 12V socket for smartphone charging, LED lighting, removable handlebar with quick release, adjustable backrest, 'User on board' sensor, up to 40 km autonomy; HERO, CARBON, FLOWER, JEANS variants.
• Guida — Driving Adaptations Bespoke driving-control solutions for disabled drivers: manual accelerators, brake levers, steering-wheel control units, transfer aids and wheelchair-loading systems, engineered per vehicle and disability profile (paraplegia, hemiplegia, tetraplegia, amputation, progressive neurological diseases).
• Trasporto — Transport Solutions for Wheelchair Passengers Vehicle adaptations for wheelchair passenger transport including lowered floors, automatic or servo-assisted ramps, platforms and certified wheelchair restraint/securement systems, applied to multiple base vehicle models.
• Freetime — Leisure Vehicle Adaptations Custom adaptations for leisure and recreational vehicles, including motorcycles, quads, three-wheeled vehicles and side-by-side UTV/buggies for drivers with motor disabilities.
• Allestimenti Speciali — Special Vehicle Adaptations Custom adaptations for special vehicles including racing/competition vehicles, agricultural vehicles, campers/caravans and vintage vehicles.
• Monoleva AFDAV — Combined Accelerator and Brake Lever Single-lever accelerator-and-brake system installed on the right of the steering column: braking via forward push, progressive acceleration via rotational grip; integrated horn button and lever lock; reversible/transferable to a new vehicle.
• Centraline al Volante — Steering Wheel Control Units Steering wheel-mounted electronic control units for auxiliary vehicle services (indicators, wipers, horn, lights), available in multiple variants with knob grip for drivers with limited hand/arm function.
• Citroën Berlingo HANDY ECO - Air Low-floor Citroën Berlingo conversion with folding servo-assisted aluminum ramp; 1 wheelchair position plus 4–6 seats depending on wheelbase.
• Peugeot Rifter HANDY ECO - Air Low-floor Peugeot Rifter conversion with servo-assisted fold-out ramp; 1 wheelchair position plus 4–6 seats depending on configuration.
• Peugeot Rifter HORIZON Low-floor Peugeot Rifter HORIZON with innovative fold-out access ramp system; 1 wheelchair position plus 4 comfortable seats.
• Fiat Doblò TRIP Side-entry low-floor Fiat Doblò with generous interior space for large manual or powered wheelchairs; 4–5 seats plus 1 wheelchair position.
• Ford Tourneo Custom INDIPENDENCE Large low-floor Ford Tourneo Custom with up to 2 wheelchairs plus 6–7 seats and an integrated winch for wheelchair towing.
• Peugeot Partner TEPEE IMPULSE Peugeot Partner TEPEE configured for drive-from-wheelchair operation with automatic wheelchair restraint system and a low floor throughout the vehicle.
• Jeep Renegade Mobility e-Hybrid Hybrid-electric Jeep Renegade configured for drive-from-wheelchair use: full floor lowering, remote-controlled automatic tailgate and ramp, modified OEM seats, wall-mounted swivel seats, certified floor anchorages, personalized driving controls; entry height 1,320 mm, ramp width 710 mm, ramp capacity 350 kg.
• Peugeot Rifter INSPIRE Lowered-floor Peugeot Rifter INSPIRE configured for independent wheelchair access and drive-from-wheelchair operation.
• MAS — Multi Adaptive Solution Modular Floor System for Large Vehicles Modular aluminum MAS (Multi Adaptive Solution) floor system for large vehicles up to 9 seats, accommodating up to 6 wheelchairs simultaneously for collective transport.
• Speciale Volontari — Adapted Vehicles for Volunteer and Social-Health Organizations Adapted vehicle configurations engineered for the social-health sector, including volunteer organizations, Italian Red Cross and public assistance organizations, with multi-wheelchair layouts and customized interiors.
• New and Pre-owned Adapted Vehicle Sales Direct sale of new and pre-owned vehicles already equipped with Handytech adaptations, including platforms, ramps, lowered floors, wheelchair restraint systems and transfer aids, available for immediate delivery and customizable to the individual customer.
• Adapted Vehicle Rental Fleet Rental service offering multi-adapted vehicles for the driving and transport of people with disabilities; the largest adapted vehicle rental fleet in Italy, supporting both individual and organizational customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• First hybrid-electric solution in Italy for driving from wheelchair
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mobility Group EuropeminorOthersHandytech is part of the Mobility Group Europe network, an association of mobility solution providers across Europe.
• MotabilityminorOthersPartnership with Motability, the UK-based charitable organization that helps disabled people stay mobile by leasing vehicles. Logo displayed on Handytech website indicating authorized supplier status.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BraunAbility: US-based global leader in wheelchair-accessible vehicles, ramps, and driving controls for people with disabilities. Closely comparable to Handytech in product categories, customer base (disabled drivers/passengers), and dealer-driven distribution model.
• Auto Adapt (Autochair): UK manufacturer of vehicle adaptations including hoists, driving controls, and wheelchair loading aids. Comparable niche focus on disability mobility adaptations and similar distribution through dealers and mobility scheme partnerships.
• Rollx Vans: US-based wheelchair-accessible van conversion specialist producing lowered-floor minivans and full-size vans with ramps. Comparable vehicle upfitting model targeting both retail customers and healthcare/transport fleets.
• Vantage Mobility International (VMI): Designs and manufactures wheelchair-accessible vans, ramp systems, and driving adaptations in North America. Directly comparable as a vehicle adaptation upfitter serving both consumer and commercial/fleet buyers.
• Guidosimplex: Italian manufacturer of vehicle adaptations for disabled drivers since the 1960s, including hand controls, pedal extensions, and wheelchair loading systems. Most direct Italian competitor with overlapping product range and customer segments.
• Sirus Automotive: UK-based supplier of wheelchair-accessible vehicles, adapted driving controls, and wheelchair restraint systems. Highly comparable product portfolio and UK/European customer base similar to Handytech's international footprint.
• Mobility Networks: UK manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and accessible transport solutions for taxi, private hire, and healthcare markets. Comparable commercial/fleet focus on multi-wheelchair transport vehicles alongside retail adaptations.
• AMF-Bruns: German-based European player specializing in wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions, including lowered floors, ramps, and restraint systems for passengers and drivers. Comparable as a specialist vehicle upfitter serving fleet and private customers across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Handytech_
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/handytechcarr71
• Facebookfacebook.com/handytech.soluzioniperdisabili
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/handytech---carrozzeria-71-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/handytech71

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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