Stannah achève la modernisation de l'abbaye historique

One of England’s most famous historic monasteries, Grade I Whitby Abbey, has invested in a lift modernization by Stannah to offer reliable step-free access to visitors. Originally founded in AD 657 and occupied by the Anglian community, Whitby Abbey was later rebuilt as a Benedictine monastery. Today, the 7th-century ruins remain a popular heritage landmark in North Yorkshire, now housing an award-winning visitor center repurposed from a 17th-century banqueting hall. Due to the age of the existing lift, modernization work was needed to maintain smooth and reliable operations for visitors who require step-free access. Working collaboratively with Cundall, lift modernization was proposed in place of full replacement, a recommendation supported by Stannah Lifts to achieve a cost-effective outcome with minimal impact on day-to-day operations. The lift modernization solution included a new Hydroware control panel, a hydraulic tank unit, a borehole ram, a new stainless steel car operating panel, landing push stations and a variable-voltage, variable-frequency electronic drive. The shaft lighting was also upgraded to LED, and vinyl flooring was chosen. The lift modernization was completed within five weeks.