U.K.
28-Story U.K. Tower Approved on Appeal
Squire & Partners has won planning permission for a 28-story co-living development in Croydon, U.K., that was originally rejected by the local planning authority because of its impact on a...
LEEA Awards 2023 Guest Speaker Announced
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced that comedian, presenter, actor and singer, Jason Manford will be the special guest at the LEEA Awards 2023 dinner at the Rum...
In Memoriam: Dr. Gina Barney
Lift Industry News announced that Dr. Gina Barney, “a remarkable engineer, researcher and leader in the lift industry,” passed away on July 6. The U.K.-based Barney authored 23 books and...
Shorts Industries Ranked in Top Business List for Bradford, U.K.
U.K.-based Shorts Industries Ltd. announced it secured the 83rd position in the inaugural Bradford Top 100 Businesses list. The University of Bradford’s School of Management joined forces with The Telegraph...
Platform Lift Company Announces Enhanced FlexStep Product
The Platform Lift Company (PLC) has announced to U.K. specifiers and architects the arrival of the newly enhanced FlexStep complete with an automatic onboard barrier feature. FlexStep is a two-in-one...
Footbridge Planned for Scotland Station Amid Concerns
Network Rail wants to put in the new footbridge to improve access at Dumfries station in Scotland, but concerns have been raised that it would be "out of scale" with...
Stannah Named Fleet of the Year (251-1,000 Vehicles)
Stannah was recently named Fleet of the Year (251-1,000 vehicles) at the 2023 Fleet News Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, U.K. Fleet News Awards is an...
Dewhurst Announces Improved Results
Dewhurst Group PLC, a London-based supplier of components to the lift, transport and keypad industries, said recently it has delivered improved interim results despite the challenge of inflation in its...
UKLE Announces Internal Promotion
UK Lift and Escalator (UKLE) recently announced on LinkedIn that Damian Stokes has been promoted as the new National Sales manager for the family business. Stokes joined UKLE in 2022...
U.K.-Based Cooper Awarded MBE for Services to Lift and Escalator Engineering
David Cooper, CEO of London-based vertical-transportation consultancy LECS UK, received the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) recognition in the King’s 2023 birthday honors list,...
