Since 1981
The history of Steering Developments
Steering Developments Ltd was established in 1981, when a group of 7 engineers grouped resources and knowledge to set up the company now known as SDL.
In 1981, a group of 7 engineers pooled their resources and knowledge to set up a company specialising in vehicle adaptations and mobility. That was 4 decades ago, and Steering Developments Ltd has been going strong ever since.
Over the years we've brought many other companies under the SDL umbrella to help keep up our unique level of exceptional service and innovation. For example, we acquired Feeny and Johnson to help us further develop our products and bring new technologies to fruition. We also partner with companies who meet our high standards, including Yamaha for powered wheelchairs, and Joysteer for the latest in hand control systems.
We continue to strive for excellence, and are proud to be considered market leaders in providing the best possible service and reliability – just as our customers have come to expect from us over the years.
A little slice of motoring history
The mobility industry has come along in leaps and bounds over the last 4 decades; not just the technologies available, but also the cars that we drive and the tools that we use. We've gathered a few old photographs that show just how far we've come since we began, including our special royal visit some years ago.
Talk to us about your adaptation
Four decades on, we're still solving the adaptation challenges other installers turn away — and we're happy to talk yours through.