Latest news for 2010
The Challenge John O’ Groats – Lands End….125 miles a day for 7 whole days
23 Dec 2010
Two employees from The Platform Lift Company along with three friends has set a challenge to cycle from John O’Groats – Lands End 24th June 2011 but will achieve this in only 7 days cycling over 125 miles per day…everyday, climbing over the Scottish highlands then all the way through England to tackle the mighty … Continue reading
Equality Act 2010 Comes into force today!
01 Oct 2010From 1 October 2010, most of the Equality Act 2010 will come into force. The Act replaces existing anti-discrimination such as the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. As an employer, your obligations will remain largely the same. However the Act does strengthen some particular aspects of equality law. As a … Continue reading
Ministers call on businesses to improve Disabled Access ahead of the 2012 games
09 Sep 2010
In 2012 one million disabled visitors are expected in London for both the Olympic and Paralympic games bringing millions of pounds to UK business. Now is the time for British businesses to start preparing for these customers to be part of the Paralympic games when they arrive in London. To encourage businesses to become more … Continue reading
Platform Lift Company helps Ferrari Store Become DDA Compliant
19 Aug 2010
The new Ferrari Store, Regent Street London, has installed a bespoke Italian designed platform lift to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and enable customers to reach different floors levels. The Percassi Group and GAD design, who were contracted for the refurbishment, approached the Platform Lift Company. The specification was to install an access … Continue reading
New lift specification developed with London Underground
15 Mar 2010
The Platform Lift Company announces that as a result of working together with London Underground, a new lift specification has been approved. This has been used to provide step free access at selected stations as part of London Underground’s wider programme to enhance accessibility on the Tube. The new lift specification is designed to meet … Continue reading
