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This text is our understanding of recent UK Government guidance which should, along with new regulations expected to be published later in the year, be consulted for a definitive view. On 20 June 2022, a number of “easements” were announced while still maintaining the requirement to use the UKCA mark from 1 January 2023.   […]

For many years lifts and escalators have been fitted with safety devices to remove machinery from operation due to excessive temperature.  The new lift standards have required, at least since 1998, that a lift is removed from service at a landing to allow passengers to leave the car should the design temperature of electrical equipment […]

This month, LEIA welcomes Premier Lifts as a new member. Established in 1988, Premier Lifts provide quality lift maintenance and servicing programmes for passenger and service lifts; stairlifts; disabled platforms and other types of lifts. From its headquarters in Hornchurch, Essex, it services clients throughout London and the home counties. Scott Larkin, Director, said, “We […]

Ace Elevators Ltd is the latest organisation to join LEIA. From its head office and national call centre in Keighley, West Yorkshire, Ace Elevators offer a complete range of lift service and maintenance contracts, from a single lift to a full portfolio of lifts on multiple sites across the UK. It maintains, services, repairs, modernises […]

Technical Manager Do you have technical experience, and are you seeking a new challenge? The Lift and Escalator Industry Association is looking for a Technical Manager, and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package. As the LEIA Technical Manager, you will support the work of the LEIA Technical Committee on standards and […]

The Government announced today [20 June] further support for business as they transition to the new UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking regime. In the announcement Paul Scully, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy), and Minister of State (London) said “The Government wants to make it easier for businesses to comply with the […]

Wittur supplies components, systems and solutions for the industry world-wide. Its expertise covers all fields of application, from lifts in skyscrapers, residential and civil buildings to shopping malls, public buildings, ships and modernisation projects. The company has over 4,700 employees, 13 production sites, 7 competence centres, more than 600 patents worldwide with 126 unique inventions […]

Midland Lift Services is a family business, founded in 2000, and supports individuals, businesses and organisations throughout central England.   The company works on all types of passenger, goods and platform lifts of any age, including all manufacturers and models. It helps with all lift requirements, from installing new lifts to refurbishing or offering a service […]

This month, LEIA welcomes Arrow Lift Engineers Limited as its newest member. The company was founded as a family business in 1998. Serving London and the home counties, it provides a comprehensive range of bespoke services across all makes and categories of lifts including a full range of maintenance contracts, modernisation, refurbishment, repair, new installation […]

LEIA (The Lift & Escalator Industry Association) has been recognised by Ofqual as a regulated end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) for apprenticeships in the lift and escalator industry.  This means that LEIA is now approved by Ofqual to offer end-point assessments and will now be able to progress the delivery to offer EPA for the following […]