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Heritage


Since 1993, Silvalea has been at the forefront of the patient sling market, designing and manufacturing a wide portfolio of transfer solutions. Our specialty is our complex patient transfer slings and in-situ slings, as well as providing a range of everyday standard slings, transfer accessories, and stand-assist transfer products. The comprehensive offerings of Silvalea are founded in over 30 years of innovation in fabric and design with both caregiver and patient in mind.

During our history, we have manufactured for a range of leading hoist manufacturers across the world, and our experience enables us to create bespoke sling ranges for own-label customers. Today, Silvalea is proudly part of the Savaria Corporation with North American distribution of its products through the Savaria group of companies.

Whether the need is complex or an off-the-shelf sling, Silvalea has a solution.

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The company was established by Pauline Guilfoyle and her daughter Lynne Guilfoyle-Timm in 1993.

Since 1993 Silvalea have built up a strong network of respected medical professionals, such as occupational therapists, caregivers and wound-care nurses. A network of professionals who specialise in the 'safe moving and handling of individuals' in paediatric, geriatric, acute, veteran, amputee and disabled care. This has meant that Silvalea have been able to work collaboratively with medical specialists in order to develop and innovate, respected specific products which meet the demands and the high performing expectations of such a group, whilst delivering on patient safety, comfort and dignity.

In-Situ Sling Range

First in-situ sling range launched into the UK market.

Silva-Superfine COOLMAX® Launch

Silvalea launch the Silva-Superfine, a lightweight but durable Coolmax mesh, perfect for in-situ use and thin enough to fit behind the tightest of moulded wheelchairs and seating equipment.
Silva-Superfine COOLMAX® Launch

Silva-Superfine® PLUS Introduction

Silvalea extend the Silva-Superfine range to offer the Silva-Superfine® PLUS (spacer) with Coolmax® technology.
Silva-Superfine® PLUS Introduction

Universal D-anserclip® Launch

Silvalea launch the new D-anserClip®. A safety transfer clip which is universal to fit all the leading hoist manufacturers across the UK and European markets. Its simple "click-on click-off" action ensures a physical click is heard when engaging the clip to the hoist without any moving parts.
Universal D-anserclip® Launch

Silvalea introduced the Silva-Safety Slot®

Silvalea launch the Silva-Safety Slot®. A unique and fully patented replacement for standard loops. The sleek, strong design can be wiped clean and helps reduce the risk of loops being caught in machinery during transfers.

Silvalea proudly join the Savaria Corporation. A global leader in accessibility solutions, Savaria manufacture products that help people maintain their personal mobility. Savaria provide industry-leading benefits for both institutional and home use and their design innovations include better battery technology, a SureClip system for improved attachment safety, and overall simplicity of operation.

Introduction of Savaria Hoists

Silvalea add the Savaria lifters and all accessory products to its product offering across the UK, Europe and Australasia marketplaces.
Introduction of Savaria Hoists

Heathfield Warehouse New Premises

Heathfield Warehouse New Premises
Silvalea invests in a fully operational new warehousing and logistics depot at the Heathfield trading estate. The site gives Silvalea an additional warehouse space and is fully operated by the means of barcoding and tablets. Over £1m of stock is held securely on site and ensures incredible lead times, allowing for over 60% of orders supplied with a same-day despatch. This provides additional peace of mind for all caregivers that Silvalea can respond to their clients' needs quickly and efficiently.

Online Customer Portal

Silvalea launched the online portal so customers could check order status, stock levels and order directly online. The portal adds an extra level of service for our customer base in varying time zones as it gives the ability to view and download order documentation from start to finish, such as invoices, despatch notes and live delivery status. The portal access can be found at the top of our website using the 'Account login' tab.

Safe Working Load Testing Machine

Safe Working Load Testing Machine
Silvalea invests in a suite of testing equipment ensuring our compliance with ISO 10535:2021 and demonstrating our commitment to quality control. The bespoke load testing machine enables us to test Silvalea products to their safe working loads and put them through rigorous usage tests to provide confidence in each sling design. Every tailor-made sling is subject to thorough testing and our stock items receive regular quality checks throughout the production process and prior to dispatch.

Product Training Suite

Silvalea opens a new purpose-built Product Training Studio, complete with both gantry and mobile hoists, along with a full range of slings available to assist with all demonstrations. This space allows Silvalea to deliver Live and interactive training sessions all over the world and collaborate with other mobility companies.
Product Training Suite