Case Study: Stannah Stairlifts cuts production costs by 50% with PA Consulting

Establishing a new European manufacturing site, saving 50% in production costs

Stannah Stairlifts Inc. partnered with PA Consulting to address rising demand in European markets, increasing competition from low-cost rivals, and high logistics costs from manufacturing custom stairlift rails in the UK. The company wanted to evaluate whether a manufacturing base in Central or Eastern Europe could lower costs while preserving customer service.

PA Consulting assessed operating costs across several European locations and shortlisted the best options, leading Stannah to establish a new manufacturing facility in Brno, Czech Republic. With PA Consulting’s support, Stannah cut production costs for custom-made rails by 50%, reduced delivery times in Europe, and achieved project payback in under two years without disrupting customer service.

Stannah Stairlifts Inc.