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Lester Controls is pleased to announce the strategic acquisition of Lion Lift Controls, an independent lift control manufacturer with over four decades of industry expertise.

The company will operate as Lion Lift Controls (2026) Ltd and join the Lester Group of companies, strengthening the Group’s ability to deliver comprehensive lift control solutions across the United Kingdom.

The acquisition represents a significant step in expanding Lester Controls’ national reach while preserving the specialist expertise and strong reputation built by Lion Lift Controls over many years.

Leadership Perspectives

Stuart Davidson, Managing Director of Lester Controls, commented:

“This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for both companies. By bringing the Lion Lift team into the Lester Group, we are ensuring a secure future for their talented workforce while expanding our capacity to support customers in every corner of the country.”

Peter Davies, outgoing Managing Director of Lion Lift Controls, added:

“After owning and working in this company for over 40 years, I felt now was the right time to transition. I am confident that Lester Controls will provide the seamless transition and strategic vision needed to take the business forward.”

Strengthening Capabilities Across the UK

The integration of Lion Lift Controls into the Lester Group is designed to deliver several key benefits for customers and partners across the industry:

• Integrating Lion Lift’s bespoke design capabilities into Lester’s established manufacturing network

• Maintaining the high standards of reliability and engineering excellence for which both companies are known

• Providing a unified support structure for the thousands of lift control panels currently operating across the UK

By combining Lion Lift’s specialist engineering expertise with Lester Controls’ manufacturing scale and nationwide support capabilities, the Group is well positioned to continue supporting lift companies and projects across the country.

This strategic step reinforces Lester Controls’ long-term commitment to UK manufacturing, industry innovation and dependable support for the vertical transport sector.