News & Events

Liftout Ltd has joined LEIA membership this month. Based in Kent, the company is a trusted specialist in lift and escalator removals, escalator installation, modernisation and repairs. It works nationwide to support construction firms, transport operators and demolition contractors with safe, efficient removal and installation logistics.  With specialist expertise and dedicated heavy-lifting equipment, Liftout delivers complex projects across commercial, residential and major infrastructure environments.   Liftout’s track record includes work for […]

LEIA is pleased to welcome RJ Lifts Group Ltd as its newest member. With more than 30 years of industry experience, RJ Lifts Group has grown into a trusted national provider of lift servicing, supporting customers across both commercial and residential environments. The company is recognised for its technical capability, reliability and strong customer-focused ethos.  As an […]

LEIA is pleased to welcome Unite Lift Services Ltd as its newest member. Established in 2017 and based in Walderslade, Kent, the company delivers a full range of lift services across multiple sectors, including maintenance, repairs, modernisation and new installations.   Unite Lift Services Ltd operates a fully in-house engineering team and provides a 24/7, year-round service. Its offering includes: […]

LEIA has welcomed the UK division of Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. as its latest members.   Operating in 90 countries around the globe, Mitsubishi Electric specialise in lift and escalator design focusing on efficiency, energy saving and ride comfort. Its principal factory in Japan is responsible for the prime research and development of its products with […]

The LEIA Distance Learning Course provides a technical training programme of study which aims to extend the candidate’s knowledge of lift and escalator engineering. It has been designed by, and for, the lift and escalator industry to address the difficulties created by a highly mobile workforce and the demands of changing British and European standards […]

LIFTEX, the triennial trade show run by the Lift & Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), attracted record attendance when it took place at London’s ExCeL from 11th – 12th June 2025, bringing together 4,400 industry professionals from more than 40 different countries.  Now in its 37th year, LIFTEX is the UK’s dedicated exhibition for the lift, […]

The LEIA Employer Group is pleased to announce that the sector’s flagship apprenticeship has been officially approved by the Secretary of State and the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education, following an extensive period of re-development. The Standard will now be known as Lift and Escalator Engineering, as this was considered the best title to […]

LEIA has embarked on “Recalibration 2025”, a year-long initiative that will see association staff and members working together to shape the support and services provided by their association. Recalibration 2025 was launched at the LEIA Council meeting in London on 13th February where significant time was set aside for focus group discussion. Representatives from the […]

Karis Walker, Head of Commercial at TK Elevator, has been appointed President of the Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), and Andrew Renwick, MD at Caltech Lifts, as Vice-President.   Walker succeeds Paul Turner, Technical Director at Schindler, who has held the role since 2023. Turner will continue to work closely with LEIA to develop […]

Specialist provider of cabin, platform and goods lifts, Alliance Platform lifts has been approved for LEIA Membership. The company is renowned for its expertise in new installations and comprehensive turnkey solutions, catering to a wide range of Machinery Directive applications, including disabled access, bespoke designs, scenic and external lifts. Speaking on its recent membership, Edward […]