Ascension Lifts

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Lift installation services
• Lift maintenance services
• Lift modernization services
• Vertical transportation systems
• Elevator maintenance Ireland

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Modernisation and Refurbishment: Minor and major modernisation, refurbishment and repair services to existing equipment. Project-based revenue for upgrading aging elevator systems.
4. Advisory and Consultancy: Consultancy services regarding planning and design of new installations, modernisation or general maintenance enquiries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core 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

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motum Group ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2025Motum 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.
• CibesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership 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.
• KleemannminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Kleemann cabin interiors and passenger lift solutions including Home Solutions. Ascension Lifts distributes Kleemann products in the Irish market.
• AtlasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Atlas Electric Passenger Lifts ranging from 375kg to 1,000kg capacity.
• Europe's Best Manufacturers of Lift EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAscension 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

Broad 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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