On 24–25th November 2026 at Exhibition Centre Liverpool, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) will host LiftEx 2026. The annual, free-to-attend two-day exhibition and conference puts the people who design lifting equipment in the same room as the those who rely on it. It includes those in industries such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, Oil & Gas, Offshore, Logistics, Defence, Utilities and Entertainment.
Inspectors and engineers can get hands-on with the latest equipment and talk directly to the people who make it. Buyers and procurement teams can meet suppliers, compare options and build relationships. Managers and team leaders can get up to speed on how standards and regulations are changing. It is the place to meet experienced trainers, get expert advice and leave with a clear plan for the right training.
On the evening of Tuesday 24th November 2026, the prestigious LEEA Awards Dinner at the Rum Warehouse, located near to LiftEx in Liverpool, takes place. The Awards offers a great networking opportunity. Guest speaker is astronaut Tim Peake.
The latest lifting innovations
Leading manufacturers and suppliers of lifting solutions will showcase their products at LiftEx. Companies such as Cromox, GGR Group and SGM Magnetics will exhibit a range of lifting equipment. There will be materials handling equipment on display from Aconda Industrial Carriers, Probst and engineering and manufacturing services from Wirop Industrial Co and Worlifts. Chains, ropes, slings, rigging and accessories will be shown by companies such as JDT, pewag UK, and Talurit.
Visitors will find height safety equipment and services from Ridgegear, Safehold, SafetyLiftinGear and SpanSet. There will be load monitoring equipment from Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM), Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) and Red Rooster Lifting. There will also be IT solutions from companies such as coreRFID, Papertrail and RiConnect Inc, which is Headline Sponsor for LiftEx 2026. It offers powerful software known as RiConnect, designed to streamline equipment management and ensure regulatory compliance and traceability. There will also be Test machinery from Tensology.
Carl Stahl Evita, Elevation Training & Development and Qualitrain will showcase lifting and safety training at their stands. LEEA will have its prominent stand for visitors to drop by and meet the Association’s team for lifting advice, to learn about training or to hear about the many benefits of becoming a LEEA member.
This year at LiftEx the spotlight falls on Proficiency Testing. Created by LEEA, it gives lifting professionals the opportunity to demonstrate how they approach a real-world inspection. Visitors can put their skills to the test in the Inspection Challenge. The Proficiency Testing stage is well worth a visit to talk one-to-one with the team.
Knowledge centre
A Showcase Stage at the show floor’s centre will host a two-day programme of live demonstration, technical talks and product presentations from trusted LEEA members.
LEEA CEO Ross Moloney will open proceedings and explain how members can contribute to the Association’s future. He will encourage participation in its Board and Committees to help shape the lifting industry and support LEEA’s work.
