FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Merits Health Products Open New U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Fort Myers, Bringing Pilot Navigator Curved Stairlift Production Stateside
Community, Industry Partners, and Customers Invited to Celebrate the Grand Opening of "The Hangar" on October 22nd.
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Merits Health Products is proud to announce the grand opening of The Hangar, its new manufacturing and operations facility in Fort Myers, Florida, on October 22, 2026. The milestone marks the official transition of Pilot Navigator Curved Stairlift production from Asia to the United States, reinforcing Merits' commitment to innovation, quality, customer service, and investment in domestic manufacturing.
The new facility strengthens Merits' ability to serve customers across North America by increasing production efficiency, improving quality oversight, and providing enhanced customization options.
"The Hangar represents an exciting new chapter for Merits," said Andrew Maskery, President of Merits Health Products. "Bringing production of the Pilot Navigator Curved Stairlift to the United States, allows us to deliver faster lead times, greater customization, and even higher levels of quality and service for our dealers, providers, and customers."
The transition to U.S.-based manufacturing offers several key advantages, including:
•Significantly reduced lead times
•Expanded custom color options
•Enhanced quality control through direct, in-house oversight
•Increased responsiveness to customer needs
•Greater flexibility to support future product growth and innovation
The Pilot Navigator Curved Stairlift is designed to help individuals safely and comfortably navigate curved stairways while maintaining independence in their homes. With production now based in Fort Myers, Merits is positioned to deliver an even higher level of support and service while continuing to advance accessibility solutions that improve quality of life.
Join Us for the Grand Opening Celebration
To commemorate this important milestone, Merits Health Products invites industry partners, dealers, healthcare providers, customers, local business leaders, media
representatives, and members of Southwest Florida community to attend the official grand opening celebration. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the new facility, meet the Merits team, learn about the manufacturing process behind the Pilot Navigator Curved Stairlift, and celebrate the future of U.S.-based production with industry peers and community partners.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Facility Tour: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Social Celebration: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM at Backyard Social
Tour Location
The Hangar
Merits Health Products, Inc. – Pilot
9983 Gulf Logistic Drive, Building 5, Unit 511
Fort Myers, FL 33913
