Evac+Chair, the original manufacturer and global leader in emergency evacuation chairs, has been recognised for its commitment to accessibility, having been shortlisted for ‘Accessibility in Action’ by the prestigious Birmingham Business Awards.
Headquartered at Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, Evac+Chair was originally established in 1982 and over the last 43 years has led the way in evacuation solutions, combining extensive expertise with continuous innovation to deliver lifesaving equipment in more than 70 countries.
Trusted across sectors including care, healthcare, education, retail, stadiums, hospitality, government and transport, Evac+Chair is synonymous with accessibility and life safety for all. Its reliable evacuation chairs are used by leading organisations including Google, Amazon, HSBC, TikTok and many more.
Founded in 2015, the Birmingham Business Awards are dedicated to showcasing the talent, dedication and heroes that make Birmingham a remarkable place to live, work, and thrive.
Embarking on its 10-year milestone, the 2025 awards will celebrate the very best of Birmingham via 22 different award categories, with the winners announced at a dedicated ceremony on 17th October 2025.
Having impressed judges with its sustained commercial growth, innovative approach to market, and strong community focus, Evac+Chair is one of three finalists to be shortlisted for the ‘Accessibility in Action’ award.
This follows the successful development of Evac Xpert™ – a cutting-edge virtual assistant that helps organisations easily identify the most suitable Evac+Chair for their environment.
Naomi Martin, Marketing and Customer Experience Director of Evac+Chair, confirmed:
“Being shortlisted for the ‘Accessibility in Action’ award is a genuine honour. Not only does it reflect our unwavering commitment to innovation, safety and, above all, inclusion, it also reinforces our dedication to ensuring that safe evacuation is a right, not a privilege. The Evac+Chair team and I now look forward to the awards ceremony next month and extend the best of luck to all other finalists.”
Part of the Allvida Group since 2020, Evac+Chair continues to innovate in the field of life safety and inclusive mobility, delivering solutions that meet the needs of today’s increasingly diverse and urbanised world.
Beyond supplying reliable evacuation chairs, Evac+Chair helps organisations meet their legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Equality Act 2010.
To vote for Evac+Chair to win the Accessibility in Action award, visit: https://www.birminghamawards.co.uk/#categories
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