Stannah celebrates major milestone of producing 1,000,000 stairlifts as it opens new factory
Family-run stairlift and home lift supplier Stannah has formally opened a new factory at its homebase in Andover, UK.
The 160-year-old business welcomed Mayor Heather Neate to cut the ribbon on the new 90,000 square foot factory at Pioneer Road in Andover Business Park – on the same day the one millionth stairlift left its production line.
Stannah says that the factory represents a significant investment in its commitment to long-term growth, creating the facilities to support its next-generation solutions and employment in the Andover area.
Built to exacting sustainability standards incorporating 397,000kWh of solar energy amongst other things, the new facility significantly boosts the company’s production capacity, providing room for future expansion, ensuring that Stannah remains well-positioned to continue its legacy of advancements in the stairlift and homelift industry.
Stannah, which has a global presence, operating in 13 countries and with nearly 160 years of dedication to innovation, states that the production of 1,000,000 stairlifts is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its employees across the world.
Since the introduction of the Stannah stairlift in 1975 by Brian and Alan Stannah MBE, now chairmen of the business, the company has improved the lives of over a million people worldwide, helping them stay safe and independent in their own homes.
From engineers and factory teams to procurement, finance, IT, sales, marketing, installation, customer facing teams and service professionals, every member of the Stannah family has contributed to this remarkable milestone.
Stannah stairlifts have come a long way since their inception. Once large, bulky bench-seated devices, Stannah stairlifts are ergonomically designed, providing a wide range of easy-to-use features such as powered swivels and footrests.
Steady growth in sales over the years and Stannah’s position as one of the world’s leading stairlift providers has been driven by company’s relentless commitment to quality design, manufacture and customer service.
Jon Stannah, Group Managing Director, commented: “We are thrilled to celebrate this extraordinary milestone. The production of our 1,000,000th stairlift is a testament to our commitment to providing life-changing home accessibility solutions.
“Reaching this milestone means we’ve created a million smiles, and each one represents a life made easier, safer and more independent.”
His son Sam, 31, is eager to follow in his footsteps and, alongside stairlift fabrication and assembly functions, has set up an area in the factory to produce the new ‘Uplift’, which is designed as a small lift for home users.
