News & Events

4th March – Quality & Technical Seminar – BS5655-11 Lift Modernisation, Northampton – members only. Registration is now open  12th March – Contracts & Legal Seminar – Contract payment clauses – the dos and don’ts, London – members only. Registration is now open.  29th April – Education & Training Seminar, London – open to members […]

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has announced the appointment of two new members to its management board: Richard Jones, Managing Director at Fujitec UK Ltd, and Dean White, Director – Operating Area Lead – London, at Otis UK.   LEIA member companies are represented on the LEIA Council, which appoints the management board […]

Thank you to all members for your very warm welcome. It’s with great enthusiasm that I join LEIA as Managing Director and begin working with you. I’d firstly like to express gratitude to the LEIA Managing Board and the Executive team, especially Nick Mellor for all his dedicated work as Managing Director since 2017. I […]

19 January 2026: The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has appointed Laura Webb as its new Managing Director, marking an important new chapter for the association. Laura has a strong track record in delivering strategic growth and enhancing member engagement within professional institutions and trade bodies. Her recent roles include Executive Director – Membership […]

LEIA is pleased to announce that Saltire Lift Services Ltd has joined its membership. An independent Scottish lift business with over 40 years of industry experience, Saltire Lift Services delivers a comprehensive range of services across the lift lifecycle. Its expertise includes: >  Lift maintenance across Scotland, supported by a 24-hour call-out service and full […]

Last month BSI and LEIA hosted the two-day CEN TC10 Plenary meeting at the National Theatre on London’s South Bank.  CEN is the European Standards body, and TC10 is the technical committee responsible for developing standards for lifts, escalators and related equipment. TC10 includes representatives from national standards bodies, including BSI. The purpose of the plenary meeting is to […]

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 […]