AMHERST, NOVA SCOTIA — August 5, 2026 — Axtion Independence Mobility officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Amherst, Nova Scotia, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and global distribution of the RAYMEX® Lift, an innovative device designed to support safer, more dignified fall recovery for older adults and individuals with mobility challenges.
Left to right: Bonnie Smith, Owner, Home Comfort Care, Ontario; Brian Bremner, VP, Harding Medical / IMP Healthcare Group, Nova Scotia; Jacqueline Steele, Precise Design Engineering Solutions; Ms. Alana Hirtle, MP, Cumberland–Colchester; Mayor Rob Small, Town of Amherst, NS; Ms. Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, MLA, Cumberland North; Darien Reynolds, Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.; Eoin Dunlevy, MobilityCare, Australia; Kate Dunlevy, MobilityCare, Australia
The ribbon-cutting ceremony included representatives from all three levels of government, including Alana Hirtle, M.P. Colchester–Cumberland, Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, MLA Cumberland North, and Mayor Rob Small of the Town of Amherst. Senior leadership from Veterans Affairs Canada, including Dr. Cyd Courchesne, Chief Medical Officer, and Monique Bernard, Director of Occupational Therapy, also attended the event.
Mayor Rob Small, Town of Amherst, NS
Ms. Elizabeth Smith-McCrossin, MLA, Cumberland North
Ms. Alana Hirtle, MP, Cumberland–Colchester
The new facility, developed in partnership with Precise Design Engineering Solutions, will increase production capacity to meet growing demand across Canada, the United States, Australia, and other international markets. Reseller and distribution partners in attendance included Harding Medical, Home Comfort Care, Lawton’s, and MobilityCare of Melbourne, Australia.
“Axtion Independence Mobility is proud to establish our manufacturing here in Nova Scotia,” said Tracey McGillivray, Co-Founder and CEO. “This facility allows us to scale production, support our partners, and meet the needs of care homes, hospitals, community organizations, and clients around the world.”
Back (left to right): Tracey McGillivray, CEO, Axtion Independence Mobility Inc.; Dr. Cyd Courchesne, Chief Medical Officer and Director General of Health Professionals, Veterans Affairs Canada. Seated: Monique Bernard, Director of Occupational Therapy, Veterans Affairs Canada
Government agencies, academic institutions, and innovation organizations have played a key role in supporting the company’s growth, including Invest Nova Scotia, SparkNS, LearnSpereCanada, Dalhousie University, Acadia University, Mitacs, ACOA, NRC IRAP, Life Sciences Nova Scotia, MaRS Discovery District, the Toyota Mobility Foundation, Access to Success, and CDL Atlantic.
Financial partners TD Bank and Export Development Canada have provided essential support enabling the company’s expansion and international distribution.
“Our investors and partners have been instrumental in helping us bring the RAYMEX® Lift to communities across the globe,” McGillivray added. “We are grateful for their confidence and collaboration.”
About Axtion Independence Mobility
Axtion Independence Mobility is a Canadian company dedicated to improving safety, dignity, and independence for individuals experiencing falls or mobility challenges. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes the RAYMEX® Lift, a patented fall-recovery device used by care homes, hospitals, and community organizations across Canada, the United States, and Australia.
Media Contact: Tracey McGillivray, Chief Executive Officer — tracey.mcgillivray@raymexlift.com — +1-613-608-7222