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Founded in 1999, Total Lifting Solutions is a bespoke lift provider supplying car, passenger and goods lifts as well as turntables and automatic parking systems. Based in Kent, the company supports both commercial and residential clients with design and manufacture and completes installation and maintenance throughout the UK. James Edge, Managing Director, commented, “We are […]

LEIA adds its voice to a call by Actuate UK*, the body representing the engineering service sector in the UK, for practical measures to achieve reform under the new Building Safety Act. Responding to the Government’s consultation on the implementation of the Act and the new building control regime, Actuate UK stressed the importance of […]

Guidance on the arrangements for the mourning period and the State Funeral has been published on Gov.uk here and notification of the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, Monday 19 September as a Bank Holiday here.   During this time of national mourning, we have been reflecting on the extraordinary life and […]

Providing lift installation and maintenance services nationwide for over 30 years, Wigan-based Lancs & Cumbria Lifts (UK) Ltd prides itself on providing an exceptional service to each and every customer. The company offer an independent supply chain with a specialist knowledge in Traction, VVVF drive and Hydraulic lift control systems. For more information visit: https://lancsandcumbrianlifts.co.uk

LEIA is pleased to welcome Bourne Lifts to its membership. The company provides design, installation, service and maintenance for both residential and commercial lifts, wheelchair platform lifts, dumbwaiters, car lifts and goods lifts. It supports clients, both private and residential across London, Dorset, Hampshire and the South Coast. For more information please visit: bournelifts.co.uk

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 […]

**VACANCY FILLED** 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 […]