News & Events

Due to increased demand and support from the industry, LIFTEX 2022 looks set to be the biggest yet in the show’s 34-year history. The floor space has been extended to accommodate the 70 exhibitors confirmed so far, despite another twelve months to go. Organised by LEIA (Lift and Escalator Industry Association), LIFTEX 2022 is the […]

Elevate UK Lifts Ltd are the latest organisation to join LEIA. Based in Birmingham, Elevate UK is an independent lift company established in 2014. With over 60 years combined experience, its team of lift engineers provide a 24/7 service to clients. The company specialises in lift installation, modernisation, large and small scale repairs, preventative maintenance […]

LEIA is looking for Assessors and Internal Quality Assurers to work with the Association on End-Point Assessment (EPA) for the Lift/Escalator Electromechanic Level 3 Apprentice Standard.      The Association is looking for applicants who can:  >  Comply with strict assessment requirements of a regulated EPA organisation  >  Build a rapport with a learner quickly […]

Triple S Lift Services Ltd is an independent lift maintenance, repair and installation company based in Ashford, Kent. Its team has over 60 years’ experience in the industry and operates nation-wide. Marc Crane at Triple S Lift Services commented: “we are happy to now be members of LEIA.” For more information, please visit: www.triplesliftservices.co.uk

As announced in the press earlier this week, the UK government is prolonging the deadline for companies to adopt the ‘UKCA’ safety and quality mark for goods to 1 January 2023. Nick Mellor, MD of LEIA, commented: “It is good to see our sector being recognised and our efforts being rewarded.  I would like to […]

LEIA welcomes independent lift company, Bradford Lifts Ltd as new members this month. Bradford Lifts is incorporated by a family of lift engineers with over 50 years of combined lift industry experience. With a headquarters in Bradford, its team of lift engineers are based in various locations around the UK to provide a nation-wide service. […]

Based in Barnstaple, North Devon, and covering the South West of England and South Wales, Safe Working Lifts Ltd specialises in lift refurbishment/modernisation, lift maintenance, lift repairs and more.   As well as independent sites, Safe Working Lifts Ltd current portfolio covers all types of sites/properties, including high level security sites, schools, nursing/residential homes, hotel groups and blue-chip […]

Family-run business, Professional Lifts, have been approved as members of LEIA.   Based in the South East and incorporated in 2018, Professional Lifts was born out of the idea of providing a personal and professional experience for clients when dealing with their lifting equipment.   The team has a wealth of knowledge, with over 60 years […]

LEIA’s Nick Mellor and Dan Charlesworth completed the inaugural Lift Industry Charity Cycling Challenge – 250 km from Leicester to London via Wallingford on 10-11 July.  The event raised in excess of £50k so far (you can still donate to Nick Mellor’s just giving page: Nick Mellor is fundraising for UK Lift Industry Charity (justgiving.com) […]

LEIA’s Emma Mackley chats to Alastair Stannah about the important role the industry has played during lockdown, the challenges we face post-Brexit and his priorities as LEIA President for the next two years…   1.      What is your message to the industry as we ease out of lockdown? The industry and its people have played […]