Escalator

LionLift / Escalator systems

Keep yourworld moving

Escalator solutions for buildings that never stand still. Planned around your space, your passenger flow and the way your project needs to operate.

Discuss your project What to share with us

Planning · Supply · Installation · Aftercare

Parallel escalators in a contemporary glass and concrete atrium
Continuous movement. Architectural presence.

Project-led selectionStart with the building, not a catalogue.

Coordinated deliveryConnect the specification to the site.

Lifecycle thinkingPlan beyond the opening day.

01 / The right setting

Every building
moves differently

A retail destination and a busy transport hub have different priorities. We help you define an escalator solution around the people, the environment and the building it serves.

Retail & mixed-use

Connect floors naturally, support circulation and integrate the escalator into the visitor experience.

Airports & transport hubs

Plan for passenger flow, luggage, operating hours and the demands of a busy interchange.

Metro & public infrastructure

Consider peak demand, exposure, service access and the duty expected of the installation.

Hotels & leisure

Bring circulation, finish and everyday operation together in one considered solution.

Close architectural view of escalator steps, glass balustrade and black handrail
Details that shape the everyday experience

02 / The specification

The right system
starts with the
right questions

Good escalator planning connects engineering and architecture. We work through the practical decisions before the equipment reaches the site.

  • Traffic & operating dutyPassenger demand, peak periods and daily operating hours.
  • Site geometry & environmentRise, available space, layout and indoor or outdoor conditions.
  • Finish & building integrationBalustrade, cladding and the relationship with the surrounding architecture.
  • Controls & long-term operationOperating modes, applicable safety requirements and access for maintenance.

03 / A connected process

From the first drawing
to the first journey

  1. Understand the project

    Review the building, the intended use and the priorities that will guide the selection.

  2. Define the solution

    Coordinate the specification, layout and scope with the project team.

  3. Prepare for delivery

    Discuss supply, logistics, site readiness and the installation arrangements.

  4. Plan the lifecycle

    Agree the handover requirements and discuss servicing and support after installation.

04 / Your next project

Let’s plan
the next level

A new development or an existing building? Share what you have. An early drawing and a clear project brief are a useful place to start.

Talk to the LionLift team
  • Location & building typeWhere the project is and how the building will be used.
  • Layout & available dimensionsDrawings, floor-to-floor rise and the proposed escalator position.
  • Traffic & operating conditionsExpected demand, operating hours and the installation environment.
  • Programme & required scopeYour target dates and the supply, installation or support you need.

Before we begin

A few useful
answers

Can we discuss the project before the drawings are final?

Yes. Share the building type, proposed layout and any available dimensions. We can discuss the decisions that still need to be made and the information needed for the next stage.

Do you help with supply and installation planning?

We can discuss the equipment, delivery and installation requirements together. The final scope, availability and local project requirements should be agreed for your specific location.

What if we need service for an existing escalator?

Contact our team with the brand, model, location and a description of the support required. This page focuses on new escalator projects; our after-sales services cover enquiries about existing equipment.

Already have an escalator in operation?

Explore after-sales services