Handicare opens new refurbishment centre at its West Midlands manufacturing facility
Global accessibility manufacturer Handicare has opened a dedicated refurbishment centre at its manufacturing facility in Kingswinford in the West Midlands.
Used stairlift components will undergo a rigorous reconditioning process, extending product life, reducing waste, and supporting a more circular approach to stairlift production. The reconditioned stairlifts will be available for local authorities to purchase for their service users.
The refurbished lifts will contain reconditioned packs and motors that have been restored to an ‘as new’ condition, providing a cost effective and sustainable option for local councils.
Refurbished solutions are ideal for installations where a stairlift is required for a shorter duration. Along with lower purchase costs, purchasing bodies and end users benefit, bringing added savings and flexibility to service users and local authorities alike.
“By investing in refurbishment, we’re not just helping our local authority partners reduce costs,” said Matt Roberts, UK Service & Contracts Director at Handicare.
“We’re also reaffirming our commitment to minimising waste and energy use while continuing to deliver safe, reliable solutions that support independence at home.”
The refurbished option is available on Handicare’s best-selling 1100 straight stairlift.
The refurbishment programme aligns with Handicare’s latest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, which emphasises waste reduction and resource efficiency.
By choosing refurbished solutions, partners can contribute directly to environmental goals while maintaining the high standards their customers rely on.
Handicare is a global provider of straight, curved and outdoor stairlifts and has been providing mobility solutions since 1886. It was acquired by Savaria Corporation in 2021, following Savaria’s acquisition of Garaventa Lift, which provides custom-made platform lifts for mobility and accessibility in homes and public locations, in 2018.
