Savaria is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of accessibility products. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures a wide range of solutions that enhance personal mobility, such as luxury home lift and accessibility lifts for residential and commercial use. When Savaria set out to introduce its elegant Vuelift home lift to the European market, it turned to Liftinstituut to certify the product in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Focus on Innovation
Bill Richardson, Vice President Product Development at Savaria: “We are extremely proud of the Vuelift. Take its design, for instance – the cabin and hoistway are available in a round or octagonal shape, giving the lift a truly luxurious appearance. Instead of glass, we use crystal-clear acrylic, which maintains the visual appeal but also reduces weight. From an innovation standpoint, the lift stands out as well. It features a smart, custom-designed belt-driven overspeed governor mounted on top of the cabin that activates the safety gear when needed.”
High Level of Expertise
The certification process took place in Kingswinford, United Kingdom. Reflecting on the experience, Bill Richardson is very positive about the collaboration with Liftinstituut: “We greatly appreciated Liftinstituut’s high level of expertise and their customer-focused approach. They provided clear guidance throughout the entire certification journey. Whenever we needed clarification, they offered not only information on the requirements, but also context and rationale – this really helped us prepare thoroughly and efficiently for the certification process.”
Faster Market Launch
“What stood out to us was not just their deep technical knowledge, but also their ability to work thoroughly and swiftly at the same time. This efficiency has helped us bring our product to market faster – something that is crucial for our business. The certificate not only validates the safety of the Vuelift, it also strengthens our competitiveness. With this certificate in hand, we are able to support even more aging individuals in maintaining their independence and mobility.”