CASE STUDY FIRST BSI APPROVED VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT INSTALLED

First BSI approved vertical platform lift installed

The UK’s first BSI approved vertical platform lift, has been installed by EquiLift in The Custard Factory, Birmingham’s vibrant hub or arts and Media activity. The Custard Factory is a 5 acre site of factories built by Sir Alfred Bird, the inventor of custard a hundred years ago.

One of the bright young companies who have taken office space at the centre is Maverick TV. The company’s Head Office, at the Custard Factory is housed on two levels. In order to make their premises accessible at all levels to all abilities the company has chosen to install the UK’s only BSI approved wheelchair lift, the Vertex from EquiLift. The disabled access lift links the lower level reception to the upper level office area.

The Vertex has been designed and built in the UK by EquiLift, to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995). The lift is built to the highest standards of quality, safety and reliability. As a testament to this the Vertex is the only vertical platform lift on the market that has been approved by the British Standard Institute.

As standard the wheelchair lift is fitted with soft start and stop to ensure an ultra smooth and quiet travel for passengers, whilst ensuring minimum disturbance to the working environment. Customers have a choice of colours and finishes available to them, so that their platform lift can match the surroundings where it is situated.