News & Events

LEIA joins fellow Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group members in welcoming the publication of the independent review of cash retentions in the Construction Industry. “SEC Group welcomed yesterday (24th October 2017) the publication of the independent review on cash retentions in the Construction Industry. The review was commissioned by Government following an amendment to the […]

LEIA is pleased to announce its new presidential team for 2018.  Warren Jenchner of Apex Lifts succeeds Kevin Taylor of ThyssenKrupp Elevators as President, David Sharp of Schindler Lifts is appointed Vice-President. Both appointments are effective 1 January 2018. Warren has over 35 years’ experience in the industry, has served on the LEIA Board for […]

  Stephen Ingram, LIFTEX Exhibition Sales, invites you to LIFTEX 2019. “I am pleased to inform you that LIFTEX 2019 has now been launched.  The Show will take place at ExCeL London, 15 – 16 May 2019. LIFTEX 2019 which is owned by LEIA (The Lift and Escalator Industry Association), is the only dedicated event […]

LEIA’s Nick Mellor reports on the 7th Lift & Escalator Symposium, 20 – 21 September 2017.   “As you know, in recent years we have co-organised the Lift and Escalator Symposium at Highgate House, Northampton.  It is growing in importance and quality each year and is an important venue for many working in the industry.  […]

LEIA is delighted to introduce the latest instalment in their ‘Liam Loves’ children’s safety campaign series; ‘Liam Loves Escalators’. The ‘Liam Loves’ safety awareness campaign by LEIA is all about encouraging children and their families to stay safe when using lifts and escalators and includes a series of fun, free and educational books for young […]

The deadline for registration to the LEIA Distance Learning Course (September intake) is fast approaching. Completed registration forms must be submitted by 18th August to guarantee a place. Our course provides a technical training programme of study which aims to extend the learner’s knowledge of lift and escalator engineering. Both Full and Part units of study […]

As our July newsletter features, we have bid farewell to Terry Potter.  The July Newsletter and the recent FOCUS 2017 give an excellent retrospective on Terry’s contribution to the industry over the last 26 years.  We have welcomed Oliver Greening to LEIA who picks up many of Terry’s responsibilities and will also take over organizing […]

We are now taking bookings for our September intake to our Distance Learning Course. Our course provides a technical training programme of study which aims to extend the learner’s knowledge of lift and escalator engineering. Both Full and Part units of study are available, allowing the learner to tailor a programme to their specific needs. […]

We are delighted to announce that Oliver Greening has been appointed as Senior Operations Manager – Contracts & Membership, effective from 2 May 2017. In this newly created role, Oliver will provide general management expertise to support LEIA’s business objectives and contribute to the ongoing development of the Association. Included within his area of responsibility […]

The latest edition of LEIA’s annual publication is available to view online. Features include: last words from Terry Potter, LEIA’s Managing Director, as he reflects on 26 years of service to the industry; the impact of social media on today’s society and what this means for businesses in our industry; making historic buildings accessible – […]