Two families, one Stairlift.
Almost 50 years ago, two families came together to provide the Mountain States a Stairlift solution second to none. The resulting partnership has provided the most experienced, professional, and financially sound source for Stairlifts in the Mountain States. Even more recently this partnership has encompassed many areas outside of the Mountain States as the values it represents are still a needed and saught after Assett few companies are willing to adopt regardless of the product they may sell.
The Stannah Family
The Stannah Family Company was founded in London England by Joseph Stannah in 1867. The company originally specialized in building lifts to load and unload goods from ships on the London Docks.
Today Stannah Limited is owned and operated by the 5th generation of Stannahs. These grandsons and granddaughters of Joseph Stannah are involved in the daily operations of this powerhouse of a manufacturer still today. Stairlifts are now their business and have been since the early 1970’s. The Stannah family operates the most successful stairlift manufacturing company in the world.
The Hyde Family
In 1962 Larry Hyde became one of the five original founders of the production stairlift business in the United States. Larry sold the first production stairlift west of the Mississippi in the United States in the spring of 1962.
Going forward Larry grew the Stairlift business rapidly, becoming one of the most significant drivers in the industry. Larry was providing each of the Mountain States, stairlifts by 1976. He was working with a variety of manufacturers as he sought out a manufacturer that he would eventually shift all the Mountain States business over to. He was searching for a stairlift that did not attach to the walls, was manufactured in such a way that the stairs were usable by others in the home as well as a manufacturing partner that would not build only a “one size fits all” stairlift. These three major items were not being addressed by any of the manufacturers at the time.
From the beginning of this unique partnership formed between two family companies, consumers in the Mountain States have enjoyed a wide product range, unique pricing arrangements, unique warranties, and exclusive guarantees. Consumers cannot find these unique benefits at any other other Stannah distribution point in the United States.
One of just three TRIPLE Diamond Stannah Partners WORLDWIDE. Stannah in the Mountain West has been recognized as a Triple Diamond Partners for Each of its stores, year after year, longer than any other Stannah Partner company.
Through this decades old partnership, and still today “Stannah in the Mountain West” has serviced 1/5 of the continental U.S. as the premier and preferred Stannah Distribution point. This foot print only grows larger every year as the values they represent are saught out by consumers everywhere.
Due to the general architecture, and the fact people in the mountain states remain in their homes longer than any other area in the United States, this geographic area represents the largest stairlift market in the United States. GROUND ZERO for stairlift growth in the U.S.A. This has only been compounded by the Population from both coasts recently making a great exodus to the Mountain States as a retirement destination. The Partnership the Hyde family made with the Stannah family is only strengthened by this constant growth.
Stannah into the modern age.
Relevant and Competitive.
For decades, Stannah was the leading name in stairlifts—so much so that in parts of Europe, “Stannah” became the everyday word for one. Backed by the UK’s National Health Service, the brand earned a reputation for unmatched reliability and innovation.
- “Stannah” became a common term for stairlifts in the UK and Europe.
- Built to support a wide range of health needs and body types.
- Chosen by the NHS for over 40 years.
Truly Partners
In the 2000s, Stannah revolutionized the stairlift industry by shifting to a “Needs-Based” model—offering custom-built lifts that fit both the home and the person. No excess. No compromises. Just the right lift, at the right price.
- Each lift is tailored to your home, your body, and your budget.
- Up to 12 models and 70+ customizable options available.
- Still the world’s top-rated stairlift, without the luxury price tag.
We will be there when you need us
While other stairlift brands have vanished or cut back on quality and warranties, Stannah in the Mountain West has stayed true to its promise: lifetime service, local support, and real people who care—since 1962.
- Lifetime labor warranty—unmatched in the industry.
- Local support in rural and urban areas, with zero travel fees.
- Real people, never call centers: service you can trust, 24/7.
Our market-leading warranty and Guarantee
Stairlifts become essential to daily life—and when something goes wrong, you need a company that’s ready to respond. That’s why Stannah doesn’t just build reliable lifts; we back them with service and parts for life.
- Designed to last 27+ years, not just 4.
- All parts in stock locally—no waiting, no imports.
- Lifetime support from certified, career-level technicians