UP News

UP extends its reach to India

February 2024

We were happy to share our thoughts on re-imagining the stairlift in Elevator World India and share the history and development of UP Stairlift over time. 

February 2024
January 2024

UP made it to Chinese Television

January 2024

During the 9th China International Silver Industry Exhibition CCTV (Chinese television) made an item about the fair and we were in it! 
 
Watch the video here

UP Stairlift Straight - available now!

December 2023

The UP Stairlift Straight is available now! All features – such as intercom, automatic swivel chair top and bottom, WiFi and automatic footrest – that you have on the curved stairlift are also included on the straight stairlift. Moreover, all parts except the motor itself are fully interchangeable between the curved and straight stairlift.
 
The UP Stairlift is one of a kind. 
December 2023
May 2023

And the winner is...

May 2023

…UP Stairlift by DeVi-Stairlifts!
 
We are very proud to have received the award for ‘Innovation of the year – Assistive Living (furniture)’ on the 25th of May during the 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners were selected by a panel of distinguished judges who represent some of the most prominent thought leaders in the industry.
Thank you for the recognition! 

Magnetic keyswitch now available

May 2023

The joystick on the armrest of the UP Stairlift is also available with a magnetic key to prevent improper use. The lift will then only work when the magnetic key is on the joystick.
 
You can order the joystick with magnetic keyswitch in the UP webshop (article number: UP000128)!
May 2023
May 2023

Finalist 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards!

May 2023

The UP Stairlift is nominated in the category ‘Innovation of the year – Assistive Living (furniture)’ for best assistive living furniture that supports ageing-in-place, independence and enablement for older adults.
 
UP to the final on the 25th of May!

Harmar Mobility exclusive distributor USA

April 2023

Great news! The first order to Harmar Mobility LLC has been shipped. We are proud to announce that they are now our exclusive distributor for the USA. Thank you Harmar for your trust and enthusiasm!
 
We are looking forward to the start of a new way UP.
April 2023
April 2023

EN81-40:2020 certified

April 2023

Ready and approved! From April 15, 2023, all stairlifts must comply with the new European EN81-40:2020 regulations. The good news is that the UP Stairlift already complies with these new regulations for a year.

This means all of our UP Stairlifts meet the following requirements:

✅Seat leveling protection to prevent the chair from tilting
✅Seat belt with an internal safety switch that prevents the customer from using the lift when the seat belt is not used
✅Interlocking armrests that prevent the stairlift from driving when one or both armrests are folded up
✅Emergency button to stop the stairlift in case of an emergency
✅Built-in intercom to contact the service desk in case of an emergency
✅Control system according to IEC 61508: 2010

Besides EN81-40:2020 the UP Stairlift also complies with the Canadian and American regulations (CSA ASME). 

The safe way UP with the UP Stairlift!

Rehacare 2022

September 2022

Time to look back at Rehacare 2022. What a great week with great interest in the unique UP Stairlift. We finally had the opportunity to interact with our visitors in real life and show the UP Stairlift and its features. UP to more great events! 

September 2022
September 2022

Winner SilverEco Award

September 2022

Very proud to have received the SilverEco & Ageing Well International award during the Silver Night in Cannes this September. It has been an honour to be the representative of The Netherlands and receiving this award in person. 

Meet UP at Rehacare

September 2022

Meet UP at Rehacare in Dusseldorf!
 
We will be present from 14 till 17 september 2022, booth 6B11 to tell you all about the UP Stairlift in person. Would you like to meet up with us?
 
Send an email to info@devi-stairlifts.com and schedule your meeting now. We look forward to meeting you!
September 2022
July 2022

EN 81-40:2020 Certification

July 2022

In addition to the EN 81-40:2008 certification we are very proud to announce that we now received the EN 81-40:2020 certifcation as well. 
 
Safety and reliability comes first with the UP Stairlift!

New Year, new premises

January 2022

We have moved to a new and larger premises. To meet the increasing demand ánd make room for the production of the straight stairlift. 

New location as of January 1, 2022: De Veken 250, 1716 KJ Opmeer, The Netherlands. All other contact details remain the same. 

We would love to welcome you there.

January 2022
December 2021

The new UP Remote Control 2.0

December 2021

Introducing the new UP Remote Control 2.0! 
 
Easy to operate and fits comfortably in the hand due to the slim design. Just move the button up or down, no force needed! Now available in our webshop.

New software version on all new UP Stairlifts

September 2021

With our experience of the last two years and the feedback from our dealers, we have optimized the software to improve the installation process and performance of the UP Stairlift. As part of this new software we have optimized the configuration app as well. All stairlifts delivered from 6-9-2021, are compatible with version 10 of the configuration app.

The new app comes with an improved user exerperience, safety optimization, multiple languages and registration button.

September 2021
August 2021

Finalist 9th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards

August 2021

We are a proud finalist with our UP Stairlift in the category ‘Innovation of the year – Product’ for best product implementation that demonstrates improvement in quality of life for older adults. The virtual judging will take place from 5 – 7 Oct 2021 in conjunction with the World Ageing Festival (Hybrid Edition) that will be happening from 1 – 20 October this year. Over 170 speakers will be presenting from 35 countries. The Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards continue to recognise and honour organisations that commit to improving the quality of life, care and happiness for our elders through their innovations in business, operations and care delivery. This year a total of over 200 entry submissions has been received and we made it to the finalist round of the OSCARS of the eldercare industry!

New: configurator app

January 2021

The new and improved configurator app is available for all new UP stairlifts with number UP-000431 and higher! The new app comes with improved visual identity and intuitive usability, easier manual rail import, simplified WiFi connection set-up and stable VoIP connection.

January 2021
December 2020

UP Stairlift USA

December 2020

UP stairlifts are on their way to the USA. Fully loaded containers will arrive in the USA soon. You can already reserve and order your units by visiting the website of UP Stairlift USA. Scaling UP the production as we speak so more shipments to come in 2021!

UP Stairlifts is expanding

May 2020

To serve you even better and continue to meet the rising demand, UP Stairlift is expanding with a new and larger production facility. This will make it possible to produce up to 5.000 stairlifts a year. The first stairlifts are rolling from the belt as we speak.

May 2020
November 2019

Production in full swing

November 2019

We are happy to report that the production of the UP Stairlift is being significantly increased due to the increasing demand.

Ready to change the market

January 2020

Of course, our ambitions did not stop with an innovative rail. The UP Stairlift also keeps us informed of its current status through WiFi. In this way you’re assured of trouble-free functionality and if there should be a problem, you can contact us with the intercom. After which we will find a solution quickly. Our stairlift are standard fitted with an automatically rotating seat, so you can always get on and off the seat safe and easy. Also, you no longer have to bend over to fold the footrest, after the armrests have been lowered, the footrest folds open automatically. DeVi-Stairlifts B.V. sets the new standard in reusability and comfort with its UP Stairlift.

January 2019
october 2019

Dutch Design Week 2019

October 2019

The UP Stairlift has been awarded a GIO (Good Industrial Design) recognition and has thereby won the Excellence Functionality Award at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. In addition, the UP Stairlift became second for the public award at Dutch Design Week 2019!

The UP Stairlift

December 2018

The UP Stairlift puts an end to rail waste. The rail is made from aluminum instead of steel, which is a light and durable material. Unlike other modular stairlift concepts, which sometimes require 150 different elements, the rail of our UP stairlift consists of only 2 parts: straight profiles and our patented bend segments. The patented bend segments are easy to connect to each other and can thus form every conceivable bend. The straight profiles are easily cut to size and then provided with the required bend segments to give the desired shape to the rail. Because no bending, welding or coating is needed, our rail can also be easily adapted to new rail shapes, so that our stairlift can be relocated without intervention of production operations.

december 2018
october 2018

Introduction at Rehacare

October 2018

At the RehaCare fair in Düsseldorf it was finally time; the official international introduction of the UP Stairlift. Thanks to all visitors and the many positive feedback we have received. We look forward to the future.

The new generation of stairlifts

December 1996

After more than 20 years of hatching on the ideal stairlift, in 2018 DeVi Stairlifts B.V. launched the UP Stairlift. Founder Dennis Vroegindeweij started in 1996 as a product developer at a leading Dutch stairlift manufacturer. He has now been active for 12 years with the DeVi-Comfort B.V, which develops mechatronic products for new and often revolutionary applications in industry and healthcare sectors. During this period Dennis has never lost his interest in stairlifts and now he comes up with a new perspective on stairlifts. The first stairlifts were built around 1930 in America and consisted of a steel rail with a chair attached to it. Now 90 years later, steel is still the most used material for stairlift rails. Unfortunately, the rail is the part that can hardly be reused. This is because all stairs differ slightly. In addition, the steel rail is an expensive and complex part of the stairlift. We found a solution!

december 1996

UP extends its reach to India

We were happy to share our thoughts on re-imagining the stairlift in Elevator World India and share the history and development of UP Stairlift over time.
February 2024

UP made it to Chinese Television

During the 9th China International Silver Industry Exhibition CCTV (Chinese television) made an item about the fair and we were in it!
January 2024

UP Stairlift Straight - available now!

The UP Stairlift Straight is available now! All features – such as intercom, automatic swivel chair top and bottom, WiFi and automatic footrest – that you have on the curved stairlift are also included on the straight stairlift. Moreover, all parts except the motor itself are fully interchangeable between the curved and straight stairlift. The UP Stairlift is one of a kind.
December 2023

And the winner is...

…UP Stairlift by DeVi-Stairlifts! We are very proud to have received the award for ‘Innovation of the year – Assistive Living (furniture)’ on the 25th of May during the 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards. The finalists and winners were selected by a panel of distinguished judges who represent some of the most prominent thought leaders in the industry. Thank you for the recognition! You can order the joystick with magnetic keyswitch in the UP webshop (article number: UP000128)!
May 2023

Magnetic keyswitch now available

The joystick on the armrest of the UP Stairlift is also available with a magnetic key to prevent improper use. The lift will then only work when the magnetic key is on the joystick. You can order the joystick with magnetic keyswitch in the UP webshop (article number: UP000128)!
May 2023

Finalist 11th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards!

The UP Stairlift is nominated in the category ‘Innovation of the year – Assistive Living (furniture)’ for best assistive living furniture that supports ageing-in-place, independence and enablement for older adults. UP to the final on the 25th of May!
May 2023

Harmar Mobility LLC exclusive distributor USA

Great news! The first order to Harmar Mobility LLC has been shipped. We are proud to announce that they are now our exclusive distributor for the USA. Thank you Harmar for your trust and enthusiasm! We are looking forward to the start of a new way UP.
April 2023

EN81-40:2020 certified

Ready and approved! From April 15, 2023, all stairlifts must comply with the new European EN81-40:2020 regulations. The good news is that the UP Stairlift already complies with these new regulations for a year. This means all of our UP Stairlifts meet the following requirements:
✅Seat leveling protection to prevent the chair from tilting
✅Seat belt with an internal safety switch that prevents the customer from using the lift when the seat belt is not used
✅Interlocking armrests that prevent the stairlift from driving when one or both armrests are folded up
✅Emergency button to stop the stairlift in case of an emergency
✅Built-in intercom to contact the service desk in case of an emergency
✅Control system according to IEC 61508: 2010
Besides EN81-40:2020 the UP Stairlift also complies with the Canadian and American regulations (CSA ASME). The safe way UP with the UP Stairlift!
April 2023

Rehacare 2022

Time to look back at Rehacare 2022. What a great week with great interest in the unique UP Stairlift. We finally had the opportunity to interact with our visitors in real life and show the UP Stairlift and its features. UP to more great events!
September 2022

Winner SilverEco Award

Very proud to have received the SilverEco & Ageing Well International award during the Silver Night in Cannes this September. It has been an honour to be the representative of The Netherlands and receiving this award in person. 
September 2022

Meet UP at Rehacare

Meet UP at Rehacare in Dusseldorf! We will be present from 14 till 17 september 2022, booth 6B11 to tell you all about the UP Stairlift in person. Would you like to meet up with us? Send an email to info@devi-stairlifts.com and schedule your meeting now. We look forward to meeting you!
September 2022

EN 81-40:2020 Certification

In addition to the EN 81-40:2008 certification we are very proud to announce that we now received the EN 81-40:2020 certifcation as well. 
July 2022

New Year, new premises

We have moved to a new and larger premises. To meet the increasing demand ánd make room for the production of the straight stairlift.  New location as of January 1, 2022: De Veken 250, 1716 KJ Opmeer, The Netherlands. All other contact details remain the same.  We would love to welcome you there.
January 2022

The new UP Remote Control 2.0

Introducing the new UP Remote Control 2.0!    Easy to operate and fits comfortably in the hand due to the slim design. Just move the button up or down, no force needed! Now available in our webshop.
December 2021​

New software version on all new UP Stairlifts

With our experience of the last two years and the feedback from our dealers, we have optimized the software to improve the installation process and performance of the UP Stairlift. As part of this new software we have optimized the configuration app as well. All stairlifts delivered from 6-9-2021, are compatible with version 10 of the configuration app. The new app comes with an improved user exerperience, safety optimization, multiple languages and registration button.
September 2021​

Finalist 9th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards

We are a proud finalist with our UP Stairlift in the category ‘Innovation of the year – Product’ for best product implementation that demonstrates improvement in quality of life for older adults. The virtual judging will take place from 5 - 7 Oct 2021 in conjunction with the World Ageing Festival (Hybrid Edition) that will be happening from 1 - 20 October this year. Over 170 speakers will be presenting from 35 countries. The Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards continue to recognise and honour organisations that commit to improving the quality of life, care and happiness for our elders through their innovations in business, operations and care delivery. This year a total of over 200 entry submissions has been received and we made it to the finalist round of the OSCARS of the eldercare industry!
May 2021

New configurator app

The new and improved configurator app is available for all new UP stairlifts with number UP-000431 and higher! The new app comes with improved visual identity and intuitive usability, easier manual rail import, simplified WiFi connection set-up and stable VoIP connection.
January 2021

UP Stairlift USA

UP stairlifts are on their way to the USA. Fully loaded containers will arrive in the USA soon. You can already reserve and order your units by visiting the website of UP Stairlift USA. Scaling UP the production as we speak so more shipments to come in 2021!
December 2020

UP Stairlift is expanding

To serve you even better and continue to meet the rising demand, UP Stairlifts is expanding with a new and larger production facility. This will make it possible to produce up to 5.000 stairlifts a year. The first stairlifts are rolling from the belt as we speak.
May 2020

Production in full swing!

We are happy to report that the production of the UP Stairlift is being significantly increased due to the increasing demand.
November 2019

Ready to change the market

Of course, our ambitions did not stop with an innovative rail. The UP stairlift also keeps us informed of its current status through WiFi. In this way you’re assured of trouble-free functionality and if there should be a problem, you can contact us with the intercom. After which we will find a solution quickly. Our stairlift are standard fitted with an automatically rotating seat, so you can always get on and off the seat safe and easy. Also, you no longer have to bend over to fold the footrest, after the armrests have been lowered, the footrest folds open automatically. DeVi-Stairlift B.V. sets the new standard in reusability and comfort with its UP stairlift.
January 2019

Dutch Design Week 2019

The UP Stairlift has been awarded a GIO (Good Industrial Design) recognition and has thereby won the Excellence Functionality Award at the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven. In addition, the UP stairlift became second for the public award at Dutch Design Week 2019!
October 2019

The UP Stairlift

The UP Stairlift puts an end to rail waste. The rail is made from aluminum instead of steel, which is a light and durable material. Unlike other modular stairlift concepts, which sometimes require 150 different elements, the rail of our UP stairlift consists of only 2 parts: straight profiles and our patented bend segments. The patented bend segments are easy to connect to each other and can thus form every conceivable bend. The straight profiles are easily cut to size and then provided with the required bend segments to give the desired shape to the rail. Because no bending, welding or coating is needed, our rail can also be easily adapted to new rail shapes, so that our stairlift can be relocated without intervention of production operations.
December 2018

Introduction at Rehacare

At the Rehacare fair in Düsseldorf it was finally time; the official international introduction of the UP Stairlift. Thanks to all visitors and the many positive feedback we have received. We look forward to the future.
October 2018

The new generation of stairlifts

After more than 20 years of hatching on the ideal stairlift, in 2018 DeVi stairlifts B.V. launched the UP stairlift. Founder Dennis Vroegindeweij started in 1996 as a product developer at a leading Dutch stairlift manufacturer. He has now been active for 12 years with the DeVi-Comfort B.V, which develops mechatronic products for new and often revolutionary applications in industry and healthcare sectors. During this period Dennis has never lost his interest in stairlifts and now he comes up with a new perspective on stairlifts. The first stairlifts were built around 1930 in America and consisted of a steel rail with a chair attached to it. Now 90 years later, steel is still the most used material for stairlift rails. Unfortunately, the rail is the part that can hardly be reused. This is because all stairs differ slightly. In addition, the steel rail is an expensive and complex part of the stairlift. We found a solution!
December 1996

We are happy to help you!

The UP Stairlift Straight is available now! All features – such as intercom, automatic swivel chair top and bottom, WiFi and automatic footrest – that you have on the curved stairlift are also included on the straight stairlift. Moreover, all parts except the motor itself are fully interchangeable between the curved and straight stairlift.
 
The UP Stairlift is one of a kind.