News & Events

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 […]

The latest member to join LEIA is Polar Lifts & Escalators. Based in East Tilbury, Polar Lifts & Escalators is an independent specialist sub-contractor providing repairs, and modernisation services to all companies and contractors. Servicing London and the South East, it also carries out modernisation and bespoke fabrication services. Commenting on its LEIA membership, Paul […]

LEIA hosted its first Building Safety Seminar on 26 November for members to highlight its scope and the implications for the lift industry.   Six speakers covered the various elements from the scope of work to competencies, highlighting the overarching objective of the Act is to improve safety for occupants in a building.   Some of the […]

This month LEIA has welcomed Bristol-based AW Parry Lifts to its membership. Founded in 1990, the maintenance company supports customers in the south west including Bristol, Bath and Swindon. Located in Keynsham, it offers a full range of lift services including 24/7 breakdown cover, maintenance, refurbishments, repair and new installations. Dave Upton, Director, said, “We […]

The Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 report published on Wednesday 4 September was the culmination of more than seven years of work by the inquiry and followed publication of the Phase 1 report nearly five years ago.  One of the more telling images from the end of the sessions in 2022 was the Grenfell “web of […]

LEIA welcomes another new member this month, the Bournemouth-based Technical Lift Services Ltd. The company provides complete bespoke solutions for lift installation and maintenance. Its specialist team offers a turn-key solution, from structural engineering to interior design, working with clients from concept through to completion. Bobby Young, Director, said: “Becoming a member of LEIA is […]