Accessen Group Ltd, a company founded in 2021 by Phil Rice and Oliver Mellor, has announced its first acquisition: UK Service Lifts Ltd. The deal is part of Accessen Group’s strategy to expand its lift services into the B2B service and goods lifts markets. Accessen Group is based in Peterborough and also owns Anglian Lifts Ltd, a leading company in the consumer market that provides stairlifts and platform lifts for homes and businesses. Anglian Lifts was established by Phil in June 2021 during the pandemic.
A Wider Range of Solutions and Services
By acquiring UK Service Lifts Ltd, Accessen Group will be able to leverage the skills and resources of both companies and offer a broader range of service and access solutions.
UK Service Lifts Ltd was founded by John Elbro in 2009 and has a loyal customer base across various sectors, such as hospitality, banking, healthcare, education, retail, and manufacturing. They are known for providing high-quality service lifts that are reliable, safe, and efficient. They also offer installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrade services.

A Smooth Transition UK Service Lifts
Founder John Elbro shares his thoughts on the deal and his future plans.
I’m very happy to say that I have sold my business to Accessen Group. They showed me their enthusiasm and genuine care for my legacy and people. The whole process from the first contact to the transition was smooth and respectful. I couldn’t have asked for better buyers. Their energy and passion for the industry are contagious and I’m sure they will take my business to the next level.
John Elbro, Founder of UK Service Lifts
Accessen Group Ltd are thrilled about this new partnership and the opportunities it will create for our companies and our customers. We believe that by combining forces, we will be able to provide more services to more clients with the same ‘doing it right’ attitude started by the Anglian Lifts team. We are eager to work with UK Service Lifts Ltd and grow our business in the UK and beyond.
Phil Rice, Managing Director, Anglian Lifts Ltd
Support From Metallschneider GmbH
UK Service Lifts are supported by Metallschneider GmbH and offer their SKG service lifts range as well as spare parts and modernisation packages. The UK Service Lifts team are looking forward to working with Metallschneider and reveal more exciting plans soon.
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