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LIFTEX 2022 has sold 67% of its floor space in the first four weeks of booking – despite being 16 months out from the show. Read the full LIFTEX 2022 news item here

ACTUATE UK WEBINAR Thursday 8 July, 12pm-1pm   THE £3.7bn NEW HOSPITAL PROGRAMME & HOW TO BE INVOLVED This is your chance to learn more and ask questions about the New Hospital Programme (NHP) which is part of the Government’s multi-billion-pound Health Infrastructure Plan to develop 48 hospitals by 2030.   Facilitator: David Frise CEO […]

LEIA joins fellow Actuate UK members asking for UKCA Mark transition for construction projects to be extended. Leading engineering services sector body Actuate UK has issued a warning about serious consequences for businesses, public and commercial projects as well as domestic customers in only six months if a major issue regarding product compliance and standard […]

Karen Slade has joined LEIA as Head of End-Point Assessment (EPA) to help us become the first-choice end-point assessor for industry apprenticeships.    In this brand new role, Karen will help shape and launch this new division of LEIA. She will design and implement the EPA business strategy, ensure compliance with Ofqual and ESFA and promote the service.   Karen brings with her […]

The latest enrolment stats for the LEIA Distance Learning course have once again bucked the trend for online learning. Numbers of enrolments have remained consistently high since last year’s lockdown. Dan Charlesworth, Training and Safety Manager explains: “Last May we received an increase in online learners when staff were at home, some of whom were […]

Kent-based Reliable Elevator Services have joined LEIA membership. Established in 2008, the company provides lift maintenance, modernisation, repairs and refurbishment. The business is still owned and run by its original founders and is split into two core areas: >  Lift modernisation including passenger lifts, goods lifts, theatre stage platforms and service lifts. >  Domestic installations […]

Welcome to the latest LEIA member, Orton Lifts & Escalators Ltd which provides a full range of services covering all aspects of lift and escalator works. Its aim is to “deliver high-quality, sustainable, cost-effective solutions to programme by employing and supporting motivated, flexible, and focused teams.” Formed in 2004, the business is based Welwyn Garden, […]

PRESS RELEASE LIFTEX 2022 dates announced 12-13 October 2022, ExCeL, London    The Lift & Escalator Industry Association (LEIA), organisers of LIFTEX, have announced that the event will take place from 12-13 October 2022 at ExCeL, London.     Originally planned for May 2022, but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, LIFTEX is the unmissable showcase for the lift and escalator industry.  Aimed at installers, specifiers, designers and building managers, LIFTEX only takes […]

LEIA is delighted to welcome Omega Citylifts Services Limited (OCLS) to its membership. An independent service company, Omega specialises in lift servicing, maintenance, repair, modernisation, and refurbishment. The initial company was formed in 1983. In 2004, it became part of the Omega Elevator group of companies, changing its name to Omega Citylifts Limited.  In 2014 […]

Two opportunities for you to participate in a webinar: Lift Manager & Duty Holders – Your Responsibilities This webinar reviews the legislative requirements related to Your Responsibilities as a lift owner, manager or duty holder, and the interactions with the Inspection Body and Maintenance providers in ensuring that all round good practice delivers a safe, […]