Proficiency Testing demonstration at LiftEx 2026
Attendees at LiftEx 2026 will see a new feature this year: Proficiency Testing. Designed to bring inspection knowledge to life, Proficiency Testing gives lifting professionals the opportunity to demonstrate how they approach a real-world inspection, from identifying faults to making and justifying decisions. Across the two days, visitors will be able to put their inspection skills to the test in the Day 1 Inspection Challenge, where participants will be asked to identify real faults across a range of lifting equipment. Day 2 Inspection Insights Sessions provide an opportunity to explore practical inspection techniques.
For anybody wishing to take part in the Inspection Challenge, details of how to register for a challenge slot will be announced soon, so make sure you are registered for LiftEx and keep an eye out for further information. Discover more about Proficiency Testing, including how it differs from traditional knowledge-based assessment, by visiting LEEA’s stand at LiftEx.
LiftEx 2026 will bring together trusted training providers who are helping organisations to elevate standards. Whether looking to upskill your team, stay ahead of industry standards or have technical questions answered, attendees at LiftEx 2026 will have the opportunity to engage directly with experienced trainers and discover the latest accredited training opportunities.
Visitors can also explore innovative products from leading suppliers as well as learn from industry experts through practical insights and advice. Solutions that improve safety, efficiency and performance across every lifting application and end-user market will be showcased. Register now for your free ticket.
Leading manufacturers and suppliers of lifting equipment at LiftEx include:
A broad array of lifting equipment will be exhibited by from AP Lifting Gear Company, Atlas Winch & Hoist Services, Cromox, Delta Hoisting Equipment, George Taylor Lifting Gear, GGR Group, Hird Ltd, Lifting Material Supplies, Liftket UK, Modulift UK, Niko Crane Systems, Rainbird Crane & Machinery Movement Specialists, Reid Lifting, SGM Magnetics, Tiger Lifting, TTC Lifting and WH Scott Group. There will be materials handling equipment on display from Probst and engineering & manufacturing services from Wirop Industrial Co and Worlifts.
Chains, ropes, slings, rigging and accessories will be shown by Aberdeen Web Bekaert, Carcano, CODIPRO, Doezych, GIS – Lift Turn Move, Green Pin (Royal Van Beest), JDT, Latch and Batchelor, Marlow Ropes, pewag UK, Petersen Stainless Rigging, Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) Ltd, RUD Chains, Sahm Splice, Talurit and YOKE Industrial Corp.
There will be height safety equipment and services from Ridgegear, Safehold, SafetyLiftinGear, and SpanSet.
Visitors will find load monitoring equipment from Dynamic Load Monitoring (DLM), Load Monitoring Systems (LMS) and Red Rooster Lifting and IT solutions from Core Inspection Software, coreRFID, Engineering Reporting, Irugasa Remote Control Systems, JCM Load Monitoring, Motion Software, Onix, Papertrail and RiConnect Inc. There will also be Test machinery from Tensology.
Learn about Lifting and safety training on the stands of Carl Stahl Evita, Elevation Training & Development, Qualitrain and, of course, LEEA will have its usual prominent stand for visitors to meet and engage with the Association’s team for lifting advice, to learn about training and to hear about the many benefits of becoming a LEEA member.
Headline Sponsor for LiftEx 2026 is RiConnect, Inc. The company offers powerful software known as RiConnect, designed to streamline equipment management and ensure regulatory compliance and traceability. Gold Sponsor is YOKE Industrial, which has over 40 years of experience in manufacturing lifting fittings.
Nearly 100 exhibitors are now confirmed. If you work anywhere in the lifting industry, this is the one event not to miss in 2026. Registration for LiftEx 2026 is now open, allowing visitors to secure their place at the lifting industry's flagship event, which takes place on 24–25 November at Exhibition Centre Liverpool. For more information about LiftEx 2026, and to register for your free ticket, visit: events.leeaint.com/liftex-2026.
