LEIA joins major trade associations in call to delay reverse charge VAT changes
LEIA, together with other major trade associations in the construction industry, have made a plea to the chancellor to delay the implementation of reverse charge VAT changes due to take place on 1 October. In a letter delivered to the chancellor, Sajid Javid and published in the Times yesterday [8 August], the industry raises serious […]
Read MoreWhat to do if you get stuck in a lift – LEIA’s Nick Mellor gives safety advice on BBC Radio WM
Nick Mellor, LEIA Managing Director, featured last week on BBC Radio West Midlands with Beccy Wood when discussing what happens when a member of the public gets stuck in a lift and how to remain safe? Listen again here – the feature starts at 2:07:00 in.
Read MoreEnd point assessment manager
End point assessment of our apprentices is an exciting change in our industry. We are looking for an experienced manager to help us set-up and run an end point assessment organisation. If you have a passion to support our industry making this change and have the “right stuff” then we want to hear from you. […]
Read MoreLEIA safety advice features in latest edition of The Care Home Environment
LEIA’s Nick Mellor provides Key Maintenance Advice for Lifts and Platforms in the latest edition of The Care Home Environment. Read the article (pgs 22-23).
Read MoreRegister for the10th Symposium on Lift & Escalator Technologies
The Lift and Escalator Symposium Educational Trust is pleased to present the 10th Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies, 18-19 September 2019 at Highgate House, Northampton, UK. The event brings together experts and representatives from the field of vertical transportation from all over the world. Early booking discount ends 30 June 2019. For […]
Read MoreNew member: Intelligent Lifts & Escalators
LEIA welcomes its newest member of 2019 – Intelligent Lifts & Escalators. Based in Swanley, Kent the company provides maintenance, repair, emergency callout and upgrade works to its clients throughout the UK. On receiving the welcoming news Jake Elkins, Managing Director at Intelligent Lifts & Escalators said: “Intelligent offers a plethora of data driven products […]
Read MoreUplift in attendance for lift & escalator industry event
LIFTEX, the triennial trade show run by the Lift & Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), has seen a 24% increase in attendance to its 2019 edition which took place from 15 – 16th May at London’s ExCeL. Now its 31st year, LIFTEX is the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the lift, escalator and access industry and takes place only once every […]
Read MoreGuide to Choosing a Vertical Lifting Appliance for your Home
Our latest Guide presents the vertical lifting solutions (which we call ‘lifts’ although this covers different types as explained in the guide) available for traveling from floor to floor within your home. If… you have already decided to have a new lift installed in your property, or you are considering a new lift and require […]
Read MoreSesame Access Systems Ltd approved for LEIA membership
LEIA is pleased to announce that Sesame Access Systems Ltd is approved as its newest member. Established in 1996 and based in Surrey, Sesame designs, manufactures and installs bespoke wheelchair access lifts. Sesame’s award winning lifts have been approved for installation into many Listed Buildings, including Grade I. Clients include the Sydney Opera House, Bank of […]
Read MoreLEIA delighted to promote new Lift & Escalator Apprenticeship Standard
The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) is delighted to promote a new Lift and Escalator Apprenticeship Standard this week – during National Apprenticeship Week. On 29 January this year, the Lift and Escalator Trailblazer Group’s Level 3 Standard and Assessment Plan for Lift and Escalator apprentices was approved for delivery by the Institute for […]
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