We’re incredibly excited to bring the New Metro Folding Suitcase Ramp to you! Born from the legacy of our premium Aerolight range, this ramp is a game-changer: a budget-friendly, safe, and exceptionally easy-to-use solution designed to help people with reduced mobility overcome a wide range of everyday obstacles, from door thresholds to vehicle access.
This isn’t just a new product; it represents a significant shift for us. We’ve moved from importing this essential aluminium ramp from China to manufacturing a new, improved, and patented design right here in our Bedfordshire factory. This strategic change allows us to maintain the high standards you expect from us while delivering enhanced value and performance. Let’s delve into why this new product and its British origin are so significant for both you and the environment.
Made in Britain for Improved Quality & Reduced Carbon Emissions
Our decision to bring the manufacturing process home is driven by a commitment to quality, speed, and sustainability. We are now proudly affiliated with Made In Britain. Made In Britain brings together the British manufacturing community, united with the use of the official, registered trademarks. The suite of trademarks is protected and must only be used by members of Made in Britain to identify their business and the products they make in Great Britain or Northern Ireland.
A Commitment to Sustainability and the Planet
Manufacturing the Metro Folding Suitcase Ramp in Britain saves well over 27 tonnes of CO2 shipping emissions every year! This is a powerful step towards reducing our and our clients global footprint. In a world with increasing concern for sustainable access solutions, purchasing this ramp means you are actively saving tonnes of shipping emissions compared to buying an equivalent product manufactured overseas. or in China. This commitment aligns with our broader vision for creating better access, for better living, in an environmentally conscious way.
Uncompromising Quality and Design Control
As a British manufacturer, we have complete control over the entire production process, from the initial design concept to the final, completed product. This integration means we can:
Shorter Lead Times and Better Customer Service
Moving production closer to home dramatically shortens lead times, meaning you get your ramp faster. Furthermore, our dedicated UK-based customer support team is on hand to answer any questions about a product we proudly manufacture ourselves, offering better, more knowledgeable support.
In the UK, budget-friendly folding ramps are often only offered in very limited sizes, typically 3ft (90cm) and 6ft (180cm). However, we recognise that these limited sizes are simply not adequate for the huge variation of access challenges encountered across the UK and across the world.
The length of a ramp is critical to its safety and usability, as it dictates the incline or gradient. A gentle slope is essential for ease of use, especially for manual wheelchair users, those with limited upper-body strength, or individuals pushing a mobility device.
To address this vital need for customisation, we are proud to offer the new Metro Folding Suitcase ramp in 7 essential sizes, ranging from 2ft – 8ft.
| Ramp Size | Typical Application | Why the Range Matters |
| 2ft – 3ft | Single door threshold, small kerb, or up onto a decking area. | Ideal for minimal rises, ensuring a quick and safe ‘rest-on’ solution. |
| 3ft – 6ft | Small steps, high door frames (e.g., UPVC/patio doors), car boot access. | The sweet spot for portability and moderate rises, offering a safer gradient than a short, steep ramp. |
| 5ft – 8ft | Overcoming two standard steps, larger thresholds, or safe gradient for electric scooters. | Provides a shallow incline necessary for higher obstacles and heavier mobility devices. |
This expanded range allows users and caregivers to select the safest and most practical ramp length for the specific height they need to overcome, adhering to best-practice ramp gradient guidelines.
The new Metro Folding Suitcase ramp is not just about its origin; it’s packed with features that enhance safety and portability:
The Metro Folding Suitcase Ramp is more than just a piece of equipment—it’s a symbol of British manufacturing excellence, environmental responsibility, and a commitment to ensuring accessible, independent living for all.
The days of smooth, predictable international shipping seem to be a distant memory. Transporting from overseas is an absolute headache these days! The global supply chain has faced unprecedented volatility, and relying on international partners, particularly from regions like China, is no longer able to reliably provide shipments across to the UK. This instability often results in awaiting products for an unreasonable amount of time, leaving customers frustrated and mobility needs unmet.
By transitioning production of the Metro Folding Suitcase Ramp to our Bedfordshire factory, we have virtually eliminated these disruptive factors. We gain a massive amount of flexibility by manufacturing this ramp ourselves at our Bedfordshire factory, being able to control the output and scheduling without being victim to the instability of tremendous shipping delays, port backlogs, or unforeseen international trade disruptions.
What does this mean for you?
This localised control ensures that the essential access solution you need is available, stable, and ready to improve your life without unnecessary delays.
When choosing a portable mobility ramp, there is often a perceived trade-off between strength and weight. However, the design of a superior folding ramp must cater to both ends of the spectrum.
On one hand, a ramp must be robust enough to handle the heaviest equipment: this wheelchair ramp is designed to have enough capacity for loaded heavy mobility scooters, with a capacity of up to 300kg (47 Stone). This substantial load rating provides peace of mind, ensuring the ramp is secure and stable for not only heavier electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters but also for the combined weight of a manual wheelchair user and their attendant. Safety is paramount, and a high capacity rating is non-negotiable for reliable access.
On the other hand, the very nature of a “suitcase ramp” demands ultimate portability. These ramps need to be easily portable to provide access out and about—whether being lifted into a car boot, carried through an airport, or set up by a caregiver.
We’ve engineered the new Metro Folding Suitcase Ramp to be the best of both worlds. We’ve ensured the new Metro Folding Suitcase ramp is both strong, and light, to suit both these requirements.
The Metro ramp offers the essential high-capacity strength you need for security and safety, combined with the low weight required for genuine, everyday portability. It truly is the brand new solution designed for the demands of modern, mobile living.
The New Metro Portable Folding Ramp is more than just a product launch; it’s the beginning of a new standard for accessible solutions in the UK. By bringing design and manufacturing to our Bedfordshire factory, we are delivering:
Discover the difference that British manufacturing makes. Upgrade to the Metro Folding Suitcase Ramp today and experience better access, for better living.
Check out the NEW British Metro folding suitcase ramp here!
Any queries?
Please get in touch with our team to discuss your ramp access requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us via the website, email sales@enable-access.com or give us a call at 020 8275 0275.
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