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Evac+Chair

Manufacturer of evacuation and transfer chairs

evacchair.co.uk

Headquarters: Solihull, United Kingdom
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 66–200
Industry: Business Support Supplies

Last updated October 27

Latest news about Evac+Chair

In short: Evac+Chair highlighted new residential fire-safety duties and unveiled its 270kg-capacity powered evacuation chair.

Company announcements

October 27 Evac+Chair

Evac+Chair introduces bundled evacuation solutions

The company combines Evac+Chairs with ProMove Slings to support assisted transfers and stairway evacuations for those unable to move independently.

May 28 Evac+Chair

Evac+Chair highlights RPEEP regulations in force

The new regulations impose legal duties on Responsible Persons for evacuation planning and inclusive safety, covering affected buildings and real emergency risks.

April 7 Evac+Chair

Evac+Chair announces RPEEPs now in force

The Fire Safety Regulations 2025 require Responsible Persons in England to identify residents needing assistance and ensure evacuation plans. It promotes inclusive fire safety.

February 27 Evac+Chair

Evac+Chair wins West Midlands’ Medium Business of the Year

The award recognizes sustained growth, innovation in emergency management, and community focus. Announced at a ceremony in Birmingham on 26 February 2026.

Media coverage

October 8 THIIS Magazine

Evac+Chair research exposes alarming gaps in residential fire safety plans • THIIS Magazine

Evacuation equipment manufacturer, Evac+Chair, has warned cursory residential fire safety plans could put vulnerable people at risk. In their new Beyond Stay Put white paper...

November 29, 2022 Insider Media

Deal to drive growth at emergency evacuation chair maker

A Solihull-based manufacturer of emergency evacuation chairs for the mobility impaired has partnered with a Swedish company builder in an international deal led by advisory...

June 22, 2011 Insider Media

Evac+Chair gets government booking

Evac+Chair International, which manufactures emergency escape equipment, has expanded its distribution network to Malta. The Tyseley-based company's products will be supplied to the Maltese government...

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