News & Events

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) has appointed Andrew Harper, Group CEO of Gartec, as Chair of its Personal Lift Group (PLG), alongside Edward Moore, Managing Director of Alliance Platform Lifts, as Deputy Chair.   The PLG meets three times a year to address issues relating to mobility products including stairlifts, home lifts and […]

The UK Government has closed its recent consultation on proposals for a Single Construction Regulator (SCR), marking a significant step towards reforming the regulatory landscape for the built environment.   The consultation sought views on the development of a new, integrated regulator, following recommendations set out in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 report.   […]

Vertical Lift Services NW is the latest organisation to join LEIA. With offices in Manchester and Merseyside, Vertical Lift Services NW is a proudly independent lift company delivering maintenance, repairs, modernisation and full lift lifecycle support for every type of lift.   Andy Verey established the business in 2019 as a sole trader, supporting other […]

29th April – Education & Training Seminar, London – open to members and non-members. Registration is now open.  23rd September – Safety Seminar, London – open to members and non-members 11th November – Quality & Technical Seminar Northampton – members only

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 […]