Evac+Chair recognised as West Midlands’ Medium Business of the Year
Evac+Chair, the original manufacturer and global leader in emergency evacuation chairs, has been recognised as a leading business having won ‘Medium Business of the Year’ at the prestigious West Midlands Business of the Year Awards.
Headquartered at Blythe Valley Park, Solihull, Evac+Chair was established in 1982 and over the last 43 years has led the way in the design and UK manufacture of evacuation solutions, combining extensive expertise with continuous innovation to deliver lifesaving equipment.
Trusted across sectors including care, healthcare, education, retail, stadiums, hospitality, government and transport, Evac+Chair is synonymous with inclusive evacuation –creating a safe and dignified means of escape for everyone, regardless of physical ability or health condition. Its evacuation chairs are exported across the globe and are used by leading brands including Google, Amazon, HSBC, TikTok and many more.
With over 75 finalists across 15 different award categories, the West Midlands Business of the Year Awards celebrate the very best business successes from across the region.
The shortlisted companies are recognised for their innovation and growth, where all winners were announced at a dedicated awards ceremony hosted at the McDonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham on 26th February 2026.
In receiving the Medium Business of the Year Award [51 – 250 employees] Evac+Chair distinguished itself among a highly competitive field with judges recognising its sustained commercial growth, innovative approach to driving forward the emergency management sector and its strong community focus. –
This comes just a few months after Evac+Chair was recognised by the Birmingham Awards, where it won the ‘Accessibility in Action’ category.
Naomi Martin, Marketing and Customer Experience Director of Evac+Chair, confirmed: “We’re truly honoured to receive the Medium Size Business Award for the West Midlands.
At Evac+Chair International, every day we design, manufacture, and sell products that save lives – and that purpose fills us with pride. But above all, it’s out people and our one-team culture that make it all possible.
This award belongs to everyone in our team. It reflects the passion, dedication, and shared commitment that drive us forward as we continue striving to make a difference every single day.”
Part of the Allvida Group since 2022, Evac+Chair continues to innovate in the field of life safety and inclusivity, 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, amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Equality Act 2010.