Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | BUSINESS SALE
Building safety and regulatory compliance services provider Complii has continued its acquisition drive by landing Leeds based independent lift services business White Lift Services Limited.
Founded in 1991, White Lift Services is an independent, family-run company providing lift servicing, maintenance, repair, modernisation and installation across Yorkshire and the North of England.
It offers 24-hour support across passenger lifts, goods lifts, food hoists and stair lifts. The business holds membership of the Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA) and SafeContractor accreditation, and over more than three decades has built a regional customer base spanning property management, facilities management, care, education, healthcare, local authorities and commercial premises.
The latest deal in Complii’s ongoing M&A-driven growth strategy, strengthens its Lifts and Escalators division increasing its scale and coverage in the North of England. Alongside Classic Lifts and The Escalator Company, White Lift Services supports the continued development of a broader UK lifts and escalators offering.
Existing operational leadership will remain in place, with Chris Gadsby continuing to lead day-to-day operations, ensuring continuity for employees, customers and technical service delivery.
Phil and Carole White, who founded White Lift Services in 1991, will return to the business to support the transition, ahead of their planned retirement.
Sarah Dixon, CEO of Complii, said: “White Lift Services has built a strong reputation across Yorkshire and the North of England over more than three decades, and its independent, customer-first approach is a great fit with our own. Bringing them into Complii strengthens our lifts and escalators capability in the region and supports our ambition to build a comprehensive UK platform across all five of our divisions.”
Chris Gadsby, Managing Director at White Lift Services, added: “We're delighted to be joining Complii. It gives us the backing of a larger group while allowing us to continue doing what we've always done best - looking after our customers with the same team and the same care they've come to expect. We're looking forward to this next chapter.”
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