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About Us

60 years
Informed
Insightful
Independent
Ingenious
Inventive
Innovative

Listed opposite are just some of the words used to describe our unique approach to providing the right solutions for our clients in all aspects of moving people and materials in the short range.

The First Ever Elevator Consultant…

Initially unique as the first and only independent elevator consultant we have maintained our position of leadership for over 60 years.

To More than 100 Lift Consultants …

Today, we operate as an employee-owned company with regional offices in 36 cities around the world. Project Directors, Senior Consultants, Lift Consultants, Facade Access Consultants etc average over 25 years experience in their disciplines and over 15 years of association with our firm.

All our consultants are trained to operate to our internal quality system. We are externally audited and accredited to ISO9001 and provide continuous training on changes in legislation, codes and standards to all our lift consultants and other staff.

Whether it is initial design, design review, submittal review, project management, equipment modernisation or repair, acceptance testing or “in service” inspection you require we have the expertise within our organisation to ensure you get the best possible advice and guidance to meet your needs. Our organisation has the geographical representation, people and experience to provide that assistance wherever and whenever you need it.

We are committed to reinforcing our position of leadership within our profession and to establishing standards which encourage improvement in lift design, installation methods and transport services for the benefit of the user public. We strive to create a forum for cooperation, education, enthusiasm and integrity in our daily contact with the vertical and horizontal transportation industry and our mutual clients.

Ingenuity is backed up by the latest computer aided design tools for lift system simulation, analysis and design.

In today’s fast moving business environment you can be confident of impartial, professional advice and design input delivered within a timescale that will enable you to accomplish your objectives within your own deadlines.