•  What certification can do for you 

    UNLEASH YOUR PRODUCT'S POTENTIAL WITH LIFTINSTITUUT CERTIFICATION
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    Build resilient systems with expert guidance on Europe’s latest Cybersecurity regulations
  •  Let us guide you 

    Our passion for safety, your gateway to the world
  •  Master Functional Safety for Lifts and Escalators 

    Training: Functional Safety and IEC 61508

Liftinstituut is one of Europe’s leading certification organizations for lifts, escalator systems, sub-systems and components. We have specialized in this field for over 80 years and have more than 15 years’ experience in performance-based safety. What’s more, we have a long track record certifying projects for major companies like Kone, TK Elevator, Schindler, Orona, Mitsubishi and Otis.

As a Notified Body (NoBo), we certify lifts and safety components according to European safety codes and standards for lifts and related equipment. As an Accredited Elevator/Escalator Certification Organization (AECO), we certify elevators, escalators and components for the North American market according to code ASME A17.7/CSA B44.7. We also regularly perform lift inspections all over the world.

PESS Certification

Product certification

Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)

Expert Sessions

Machinery Regulation Certification

Training courses

Are you ready for the Machinery Regulation?

In 2027 the current Machinery Directive will be replaced by the new Machinery Regulation. This is a significant change for manufacturers of vertical transportation systems — such as platform lifts, service lifts, escalators, and other lifting equipment. What does the regulation mean for you and your products? What happens to existing certificates? And how can you ensure compliance with the new regulation? Liftinstituut specialists are here to guide you every step of the way.

Get to know us

A world in which everyone can use elevators and escalators safely and without worries – that’s what Liftinstituut has been working towards since 1933. As an organization that is passionate about technology and safety, we share our knowledge and experience with the world around us, in the first instance through safety inspections and certification processes. Every year we help tens of thousands of building owners, building managers and manufacturers provide the ultimate proof of the safety of their installation: the Liftinstituut quality mark.
  • Albert Jan van Ommen, International Business Manager

    ”ADD VALUE TO YOUR COMPANY WITH LIFTINSTITUUT AS YOUR PARTNER IN THE DIGITAL FUTURE“

  • Tolga Göktaş, Product Specialist Certification

    ”I AM VERY INTERESTED IN NEW DAILY LIFE TECHNOLOGIES. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SUPPORT YOU IN IMPLEMENTING THIS TECHNOLOGY IN LIFTS.“

  • Pieter Schaareman, Product manager Codes & Standards

    ”WE ARE ONE OF THE FEW INDEPENDENT NOTIFIED BODIES TO JOIN DISCUSSIONS IN STANDARDISATION COMMITTEES AND MONITOR THE SAFETY ASPECTS TOO.“

  • John van Vliet, Managing director Liftinstituut B.V.

    ”OUR AMBITION IS TO BE THE WORLD'S LEADING SERVICE PROVIDER IN ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR SAFETY.“

  • Dennis Lindeboom, International account manager

    ”WORLDWIDE ACCEPTED STANDARDS ASK FOR WORLDWIDE OPERATING CERTIFICATION BODIES. LIFTINSTITUUT IS IN THAT POSITION AND READY TO HELP YOU.“

  • Eric Verkaik, Product specialist Certification

    ”ELEVATOR OWNERS WANT INSIGHT INTO THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION OF THEIR ELEVATOR. OUR ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC) OFFERS THIS.“

Our references

  • Blain
  • Brugg
  • Chyiher
  • Cibes
  • Hitachi
  • Kone
  • Orona
  • Reco
  • Vestner
  • Youngwire
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