Ascension Lifts
Ascension Lifts is Ireland's largest independent elevator company, supplying, installing, maintaining, and modernising passenger, goods, service, wheelchair, and scissor lifts. The Dublin-based firm, founded in 2003 with 50+ employees, was acquired by Motum Group in April 2025.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersDublin, Ireland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Ascension Lifts does
Ascension Lifts Ltd. is an independent elevator company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, founded in 2003. The company specializes in the supply, installation, maintenance, and modernization of vertical transportation systems, including passenger lifts (225kg to 4,000kg capacity), goods-only lifts (10kg to 5,000kg), service/trolley lifts, enclosed and open wheelchair platform lifts (rises up to 14 metres), and scissor lifts. Equipment is sourced from multiple European OEMs, including Cibes (platform lifts), Kleemann (cabin interiors and home solutions), Atlas (electric passenger lifts), and Flexylift (hydraulic passenger lifts), enabling a multi-brand, independently-positioned offering that contrasts with tied-OEM service networks.
The company monetizes across four streams: one-time installation projects, recurring preventative maintenance agreements (offered in multiple tiers, 24/7, 365 days a year), project-based modernization and refurbishment work, and advisory/consultancy services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; maintenance contracts operate on multi-year cadences. The customer base is horizontally segmented across commercial buildings, residential buildings, and industrial/goods-transport applications, served through a direct sales-led motion targeting building owners, property managers, and facilities managers in Ireland. Headcount is 50+ with all key personnel being time-served lift engineers and managers averaging 25+ years of industry experience.
On April 29, 2025, Ascension was acquired by Motum Group AB (Sweden and Norway's largest independent elevator, escalator, and automatic door group), making it Motum's first acquisition outside Scandinavia and its entry point into the Irish market. Motum has been owned by Mitsubishi Electric since 2022, placing Ascension under a global OEM parent. A planned leadership transition effective November 1, 2025 moves founder Paul Flynn (Managing Director for 22 years) into the COO role while COO Robert Byrne is promoted to Managing Director, formalizing succession under new ownership. No third-party institutional funding, revenue disclosure, AI/ML capability, or patent portfolio is evidenced in the available data.
Ascension Lifts firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ascension Lifts
- Legal name
- Ascension Lifts Ltd.
- Website
- https://ascensionlifts.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Ascension Lifts is Ireland's largest independent elevator company, supplying, installing, maintaining, and modernising passenger, goods, service, wheelchair, and scissor lifts. The Dublin-based firm, founded in 2003 with 50+ employees, was acquired by Motum Group in April 2025.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ascension Lifts industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Elevator and Lift Services
- NAICS
- Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts) (BPABAIAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dumbwaiter & Material Lift Service & Maintenance (BPABAIAJ), Stair Lifts, Platform Lifts & Residential Elevator Services (HSABAJAD)
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Where Ascension Lifts is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dublin
- HQ country
- Ireland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ascension Lifts business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Lift Installation Services: Supply and installation of complete range of vertical transport solutions including passenger lifts, goods lifts, service lifts, wheelchair platforms and scissors lifts. Installation services are one-time project-based revenue.
- Maintenance Services: Preventative maintenance service agreements provided 24/7, 365 days a year. Three separate levels of preventative service agreements for all lift installations. Revenue is recurring through service agreements.
- Modernisation and Refurbishment: Minor and major modernisation, refurbishment and repair services to existing equipment. Project-based revenue for upgrading aging elevator systems.
- Advisory and Consultancy: Consultancy services regarding planning and design of new installations, modernisation or general maintenance enquiries.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quoted pricing based on lift type and service requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Ascension Lifts product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ascension Lifts supplies, installs, maintains, and modernizes vertical transportation equipment including passenger lifts, goods lifts, service lifts, wheelchair platforms, and scissors lifts for residential, commercial, public, and industrial customers in Ireland. The company delivers bespoke lift solutions sourced from European manufacturers (Cibes, Kleemann, Atlas, Flexylift, Gigas) along with 24/7 preventative maintenance, emergency callout, and advisory services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, it operates as the largest independent lift company in Ireland under Motum Group ownership.
Product overview
Ascension Lifts is an independent lift installation, maintenance, and modernisation provider based in Dublin, Ireland. As the largest independent elevator company in Ireland and part of Motum Group (owned by Mitsubishi Electric since 2022), they offer a comprehensive portfolio of vertical transportation solutions. Their product range includes passenger lifts (from 225kg/3 persons to 4,000kg/50 persons), goods-only lifts (10kg to 5,000kg), service/trolley lifts, wheelchair accessibility platforms (both enclosed up to 14 metres and open short-rise up to 1.5 metres), and scissor lifts. They partner with European manufacturers including Cibes, Kleemann, Atlas, and Flexylift to supply quality-engineered products. Services encompass supply and installation, 24/7 preventative maintenance, modernisation and refurbishment, emergency callout, and advisory/consultancy. The company serves various sectors including residential, commercial, public, and industrial applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Passenger Lifts Full range of passenger lifts from 225kg (3 persons) to 4,000kg (50 persons) capacity for residential, commercial, and public buildings in Ireland.
- Goods/Passenger Combination Lifts Combination lifts serving both passenger and goods transport functions with capacity from 500kg to 5,000kg for mixed-use buildings.
- Goods Only Lifts Dedicated goods-only lifts and platforms for commercial and industrial use with capacity from 500kg to 5,000kg.
- Service and Trolley Lifts Compact service and trolley lifts for internal material handling applications with capacity from 50kg to 300kg.
- Wheelchair Platform Lifts Enclosed wheelchair platform lifts for rises up to 14 metres and open short-rise wheelchair platforms up to 1.5 metres for accessibility applications.
- Scissor Lifts and Working Platforms Scissor lifts, working platforms, and pavement goods platforms available in various sizes, working heights, and capacities.
- Supply and Installation Services Complete installation services for passenger lifts, goods lifts, service lifts, wheelchair platforms, scissor lifts, and escalators, including bespoke design for new and existing lift shafts.
- Preventative Maintenance Services 24/7 preventative maintenance programs designed to identify and address potential issues before lift malfunctions occur, available in three separate agreement levels for both Ascension-installed equipment and other manufacturers' installations.
- Modernisation and Refurbishment Services Minor and major modernisation, refurbishment, and repair services for existing elevator equipment to upgrade aging systems and extend equipment life.
- 24-Hour Emergency Callout Service Round-the-clock emergency callout and monitoring service for lift installations, available 24/7/365 to minimize lift downtime.
- Advisory and Consultancy Services Expert advisory and consultancy services for planning, design of new installations, modernisation projects, and general maintenance enquiries.
Quantifiable outcome
- Independent status ensures flexibility in equipment selection to match client requirements
Companies that use Ascension Lifts
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Ascension Lifts technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Ascension Lifts partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Motum Group ABcoreMotum Group AB, Sweden and Norway's largest independent elevator, escalator, and automatic door group, acquired Ascension Lifts on April 29, 2025. This marked Motum's first acquisition outside of Scandinavia and entry into the Irish market. Motum has been owned by Mitsubishi Electric since 2022. Ascension Lifts is now part of the Motum Group and wider Mitsubishi Electric Group.
- CibesminorPartnership for Cibes platform lift range including Home Solutions (400kg to 1,000kg) and Public Solutions (400kg to 1,000kg). Ascension Lifts distributes and installs Cibes platform lifts in Ireland.
- KleemannminorPartnership for Kleemann cabin interiors and passenger lift solutions including Home Solutions. Ascension Lifts distributes Kleemann products in the Irish market.
- AtlasminorPartnership for Atlas Electric Passenger Lifts ranging from 375kg to 1,000kg capacity.
- Europe's Best Manufacturers of Lift EquipmentminorAscension Lifts partners with multiple European lift equipment manufacturers to supply quality engineered products for standard or bespoke equipment requirements in the Irish market.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ascension Lifts competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Schindler Group: Swiss multinational elevator and escalator company with operations across Europe including Ireland. Directly comparable in offering passenger/goods lifts, modernization, and maintenance services with similar customer segments.
- KONE: Finland-based global elevator and escalator manufacturer and service provider with a direct sales and service presence in Ireland. KONE offers the full install/modernization/maintenance stack that competes head-to-head with Ascension across commercial and residential segments.
- Otis Worldwide: Largest global elevator OEM with established service operations in Ireland. Competes across new installation, modernization, and maintenance, including taking over third-party maintenance contracts that Ascension also targets.
- TK Elevator (ThyssenKrupp): Major global elevator manufacturer and service company operating across Europe. Competes with Ascension on installation, service, and modernization in the Irish commercial real estate market.
- Hitachi Lift (Hitachi Global Life): Japanese elevator OEM (formerly Hitachi Building Systems) with active installation and service operations across Europe including the UK and Ireland. Directly competes on new installation and modernization for commercial passenger lifts.
Direct peers
- Champion Elevators: Ireland-based independent elevator installation and service company that competes with Ascension for the same SME and commercial customer base in Ireland, including install, maintenance, and modernization across passenger and platform lifts.
- Stannah Lifts: UK-based family-owned independent lift specialist offering installation, service, and modernization with a similar mid-size independent positioning in the UK/Ireland market. Particularly strong in stair lifts, platform lifts, and home lifts — overlapping directly with Ascension's Cibes and residential product range.
- Motum Group AB: Sweden and Norway's largest independent elevator, escalator, and automatic doors group, and Ascension's parent company since April 2025. Operates the same lift install/service/modernization model across Scandinavia, providing both an operational template and a strategic acquisition counterparty.
- Cibes Lift Group: Swedish platform lift manufacturer and Ascension's distribution partner for Cibes Home and Public Solutions in Ireland. Competes directly in the accessibility platform lift space across Europe.
- Kleemann Hellas: Greek elevator manufacturer that is both a product supplier (partner) and a competitor in the Irish and broader European market. Ascension distributes Kleemann cabins and home solutions, but Kleemann also sells direct in many European markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Ascension Lifts leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Ascension Lifts funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ascension Lifts M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
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Frequently asked questions about Ascension Lifts
What does Ascension Lifts do?
Ascension Lifts supplies, installs, maintains, and modernizes vertical transportation equipment including passenger lifts, goods lifts, service lifts, wheelchair platforms, and scissors lifts for residential, commercial, public, and industrial customers in Ireland. The company delivers bespoke lift solutions sourced from European manufacturers (Cibes, Kleemann, Atlas, Flexylift, Gigas) along with 24/7 preventative maintenance, emergency callout, and advisory services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dublin, it operates as the largest independent lift company in Ireland under Motum Group ownership.
Is Ascension Lifts a public or private company?
Ascension Lifts is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Ascension Lifts founded?
Ascension Lifts was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ascension Lifts based?
Ascension Lifts is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, in the Europe region.
How does Ascension Lifts make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Lift Installation Services are the primary driver. The others are maintenance Services, modernisation and Refurbishment and advisory and Consultancy.
Who are Ascension Lifts's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Schindler Group, KONE, Otis Worldwide, TK Elevator (ThyssenKrupp) and Hitachi Lift (Hitachi Global Life). Direct peers are Champion Elevators, Stannah Lifts, Motum Group AB, Cibes Lift Group and Kleemann Hellas.
Does Ascension Lifts have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ascension Lifts.
What industry is Ascension Lifts in?
Ascension Lifts's product category is Elevator and Lift Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAIAI, Accessibility & Platform Lift Service (Wheelchair/Vertical Platform Lifts), with a secondary code of BPABAIAJ, Dumbwaiter & Material Lift Service & Maintenance. Its NAICS code is 333921.