News & Events

LIFTEX, the triennial trade show run by the Lift & Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), has seen a 24% increase in attendance to its 2019 edition which took place from 15 – 16th May at London’s ExCeL.   Now its 31st year, LIFTEX is the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the lift, escalator and access industry and takes place only once every […]

Our latest Guide presents the vertical lifting solutions (which we call ‘lifts’ although this covers different types as explained in the guide) available for traveling from floor to floor within your home. If… you have already decided to have a new lift installed in your property, or you are considering a new lift and require […]

LEIA is pleased to announce that Sesame Access Systems Ltd is approved as its newest member. Established in 1996 and based in Surrey, Sesame designs, manufactures and installs bespoke wheelchair access lifts. Sesame’s award winning lifts have been approved for installation into many Listed Buildings, including Grade I. Clients include the Sydney Opera House, Bank of […]

The Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) is delighted to promote a new Lift and Escalator Apprenticeship Standard this week – during National Apprenticeship Week. On 29 January this year, the Lift and Escalator Trailblazer Group’s Level 3 Standard and Assessment Plan for Lift and Escalator apprentices was approved for delivery by the Institute for […]

In the latest edition of Modern Building Services magazine, LEIA’s Nick Mellor explains how the humble lift is getting smarter and why this matters to building owners and users. Read the full article, part of the MBS feature on smart buildings, on page 37 of the February edition

There have been several serious accidents, and at least one fatality, related to unauthorised use of unlocking keys for lifts and lifting platforms by untrained persons. Mis-use of these keys is extremely dangerous. Owners must ensure that unlocking keys are kept securely, and that staff are instructed not to use them unless trained and authorised […]

The Lift and Escalator Symposium Educational Trust are delighted to announce the 10th Symposium on Lift and Escalator Technologies will be held on 18 and 19 September 2019 at Highgate House Conference Hotel, Northampton. Register by 30 June 2019 and receive a GBP 30.00 Early Booking Discount. Additional discounts are available to members of LEIA, […]

Our modern built environment is almost inconceivable without lifts, escalators, lifting platforms and stairlifts. At the “top end” of high speed lifts, there’s continual research into solutions to move more people faster using less building space. This innovation heavily influences the world of standards where the primary focus is safety. The development of British and […]

LEIA is pleased to announce its presidential team for 2019-2020.  David Sharp of Schindler Lifts succeeds Warren Jenchner of Apex Lifts as President, David Warr of Titan Elevators is appointed Vice-President. Both appointments are effective 1 January 2019. David Sharp has been in the lift industry for 35 years and held various positions from apprentice […]

With the launch today of the new LIFTEX 2019 website, be one of the first to register to attend the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the lift, escalator and access industry. Organised by the Lift and Escalator Industry Association and held every three years, LIFTEX features over 100 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services […]