| Stannah stairlifts | | | | They produce the Superglide 120, for straight stairs. It |
| Stannah are perhaps the most recognizable name in | | | | runs on maintenance-free battery power, is simple to |
| stairlifts, worldwide. Founded in the 19th century, | | | | operate with a paddle control and has a smooth start |
| Stannah are a family owned company that has | | | | stop action. |
| enormous experience in the production of lifting | | | | For curved staircases, the Acorn 80 offers fantastic |
| equipment. | | | | versatility. The Acorn 80 has an innovative, modular |
| Since 1975, Stannah Stairlifts has sold over 400,000 | | | | design and is suitable for almost any staircase. Acorn |
| stairlifts around the world and leads the global market. | | | | also manufactures perch stairlifts and outdoor models |
| Stannah sell a wide range of straight, curved and | | | | designed to withstand the weather. |
| outdoor stair lifts with some of the most innovative | | | | Brooks stairlifts |
| design and features in the market. | | | | Probably the first Brooks stairlift was built in 1972, when |
| The Solus stairlift is available for both straight and | | | | company founder Frederick Brooks constructed a lift |
| curved stairs and is packed with next generation | | | | for his wife. She suffered from arthritis and was |
| features and ergonomic design. The ‘one step | | | | having difficulty using the stairs in their home. |
| folding system’ for example allows the arms, foot | | | | The best known Brook model is the Lincoln, for straight |
| rest and seat to be folded away simultaneously with | | | | stairs. Solid in its construction is uses a |
| one movement and without the user having to bend | | | | maintenance-free DC power packs that recharge |
| down. | | | | after every trip. |
| Stannah also have a comprehensive rental program, | | | | The Brooks Curved stairlift is very versatile and |
| using both new and reconditioned Stannah models. | | | | accommodates turns, half-landings and can even |
| Bison Bede stairlifts | | | | continue along the hall or landing. |
| Bison Bede has over 20 years’ experience of | | | | Brooks stairlifts are now part of the same group of |
| designing and manufacturing stairlifts and they produce | | | | companies as Acorn and Bison Bede. |
| models for straight and curved stairs as well as for | | | | Platinum stairlifts |
| outdoor use. Bison Bede is part of the same group | | | | Focusing on the curved-stairlifts, the Platinum Curve |
| as Acorn Stairlifts. | | | | stairlift provides one of the smoothest ride on the |
| The Bison 50 for straight stairs is a slim-line lift based | | | | market. Platinum has also built a reputation for |
| on the tremendously popular Bison Compact. The | | | | supplying quality reconditioned stairlifts through its New |
| Bison 50 is also available in a perch configuration, for | | | | to You range. |
| people who have trouble bending at the knees. | | | | The New to You range has more than 8,000 satisfied |
| For curved installations, the Bison 80 stairlift will | | | | customers and offers reconditioned stairlifts of the |
| accommodate almost every curved staircase. The | | | | highest quality at an affordable price. |
| Bison 80 stair lift offers a smooth and comfortable ride | | | | All reconditioning work is carried out to the highest |
| on a slim, well-finished rail on either side of the | | | | possible standard and all stairlifts are fully tested by its |
| staircase. | | | | team of dedicated staff. |
| Minivator stairlifts | | | | MediTek stairlifts |
| Another household name in the UK stair lift market is | | | | Formed in 1992 by two stairlift professionals who |
| Minivator. They have a solid reputation for reliability, | | | | decided to work together to design a stairlift that |
| quality and value. | | | | would surpass everything available at that time. |
| The Minivator 1000 stairlift is designed for straight stairs. | | | | Today Meditek sell stairlifts and accessories |
| When not in use, the lift can be folded up, keeping the | | | | worldwide. |
| stairs clear for other users. They also have a | | | | Meditek now employ 30 people and have centres both |
| powered footplate, to make folding even easier. | | | | in the UK – in Durham – and abroad. |
| For people with curved stairs Minivator supply the | | | | They are firmly established in the UK marketplace with |
| Minivator 2000. Minivator has a dedicated team of | | | | products such as their Multi Flight stairlift and the SP100 |
| designers who calculate the best track for each | | | | Stand and Perch model. MediTek chair lifts also have a |
| individual staircase to maximize the space on the stairs | | | | great reputation for safety and quality. |
| and achieve the perfect fit. | | | | Hopefully, you’ll have found this brief introduction to |
| Acorn Stairlifts | | | | the UK stairlifts market useful. All the main stairlift |
| Acorn is major player in the stairlift market, both in the | | | | manufacturers have comprehensive websites. |
| UK and on a global scale. A privately owned British | | | | However, for truly impartial advice based around your |
| company, they are based in Yorkshire but have an | | | | or your relative’s circumstances, it might be best to |
| international sales and distribution network, with over | | | | approach an independent retailer, such as UK Stairlifts. |
| 1000 employees worldwide. | | | | |