M&A / Property
Savaria announces the acquisition of Baxter Residential Elevators

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Executive Summary
- Savaria Corporation completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Baxter Residential Elevators, LLC (BRE), a Texas‑based dealer and installer of home elevators.
- BRE generated approximately US $4 million (C$5.5 million) in revenue in 2025 and brings strong relationships with luxury residential homebuilders in North Texas.
- The deal gives Savaria a direct operating presence in the fast‑growing Texas market, enhancing its ability to capture additional share of the residential elevator segment.
Key Details
- Acquisition Target: Baxter Residential Elevators, LLC (“BRE”), Frisco, Texas.
- Transaction Scope: Purchase of substantially all assets of BRE (exact purchase price not disclosed).
- Historical Revenue: Approximately US $4 million (C$5.5 million) in 2025.
- Strategic Rationale: Provides Savaria with a direct foothold in the Dallas‑Fort Worth Metroplex, a high‑growth market driven by strong residential and commercial construction activity in Texas.
- Leadership Continuity: Founder Richard D. (“RD”) Baxter will remain to lead BRE as a division of Savaria, ensuring continuity for customers and employees.
- Market Impact: Strengthens Savaria’s presence in the luxury home‑elevator segment and supports its growth objectives in North America.
Notable Quotes
- “Building this company has been one of the great privileges of my career… Joining Savaria marks an exciting new chapter…” – Richard D. Baxter, Founder & Owner, BRE.
- “We are proud to welcome RD and his team to the Savaria family… we look forward to strengthening our presence and growing our home elevator market share in Texas.” – Alexandre Bourassa, President Accessibility North America, Savaria.
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