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Known for its innovative products and rapid expansion into the home mobility market , Stiltz Lifts has gone from strength to strength since its inception . Leading the business boldly into future successes is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer , Mike Lord . Mike ’ s varied experience and dynamic approach to the industry has helped establish Stiltz as one of the foremost global producers of homelift technology . He begins : “ As part of Stiltz Lifts , I have been in the Chairman roles since 2014 and CEO since 2017 . My main background is in the mobility industry , working in an array of roles and product areas . I also have experience in other industries , such as awards , equestrian , consumer electronics , and heavy-duty workshops .
“ I am a businessman in my mind but called an entrepreneur by others . I am certainly a risk investor with as many failures as successes . I have always put my money where my mouth is , and that ’ s been a huge contributing factor to our success over the years .
“ Stiltz was founded in 2010 by four Australian entrepreneurs . I got involved in 2012 when the business was still very small . By then , they had already established a manufacturing operation in China and sold to a handful of countries , including a core market base in the UK . Since then , the evolution has at times been a revolution , with consistent investment in new products and the opening of new markets . The UK is now only 25 percent of what we do . We sell regularly to about 50 countries , with the USA now being the biggest market . We employ around 400 people across four continents , and as homelift experts , we not only created , but are continually innovating and growing the product category .”
Providing vital care to customers across the globe , Mike and his team recognize the importance of their product offering . As Mike details : “ We are essentially selling an easier life to our customers - freedom in their homes , if you like . A lot of our customers haven ’ t been upstairs for some time . That freedom comes in the shape of a shaftless , domestic elevator , which has mainstream aesthetics and is designed to fit within the architecture of most homes .
“ We do smaller basic lifts all the way through to more sophisticated larger lifts , capable of taking three people or a power wheelchair and a carer . This is all supported by a range of services , including connected products for worry-free usage and lower maintenance costs . We also provide 24 / 7 service in key markets . This is an essential product for our customers , on which they depend .” Since Mike joined Stiltz , the company has more than doubled in size and achieved a global reputation : “ We ’ ve accomplished significant geographic expansion and have an established presence in Europe , Asia , and the Americas . In addition , we have a fantastic lead generation machine , which provides significant numbers of sales appointments to our dealer partners
Mike Lord Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ▶
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