Red Lea Hotel, Scarborough, VVVF Lift Controller
Scarborough
2-Day turnaround of a VVVF Lift Controller for the Red Lea Hotel, Scarborough for Boro Lifts.
Client · Boro Lifts
About from company website
Since 1945, Shorts has established itself as a trusted partner in the lift industry, dedicated to elevating standards and innovation. The company empowers lift professionals throughout the UK and Ireland with state-of-the-art installation packages, modernisation components, and OEM spare parts. By fostering strong collaborations with leading global lift manufacturers and suppliers, Shorts continuously enhances its product portfolio to address both conventional and unique lift challenges, ensuring bespoke solutions for every project.
At Shorts, the focus is on the lift professional, with every piece of equipment and service designed with their needs in mind. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional service underpins their mission to help businesses achieve new heights. The company's vision is to be the premier supplier, trusted for delivering the highest quality equipment and services that cover all aspects of installation, modernisation, and maintenance.
Through industry expertise and a customer-centric approach, Shorts strives to build long-term relationships based on trust and technological innovation, aiming to deliver service that exceeds expectations. Shorts has recently achieved Cyber Essentials Certification, demonstrating their commitment to cybersecurity and data protection. They also engage in community activities, such as their Summer Football Challenge, fostering connections with clients and partners.
The company provides training sessions for engineers, such as those for Paragon Elevators, focusing on hands-on experience with their equipment, and participates in industry tours like the L+L Tour 2026, showcasing door operator solutions.
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Project experience from company website
Avonfield Neurological Centre, Six-Person Passenger Lift
Our passenger lift package for the transportation of staff and patients at a state of the art neurological care centre.
PizzaExpress, Dean Street, Dumbwaiter Service Lifts
Dean Street
One of Europe's best jazz clubs using two Shorts-BKG dumbwaiters to connect venue, kitchen and prep areas.
Client · PizzaExpress
INO Restaurant, London, Under-bar Dumbwaiter
London
A streamlined solution for this small restaurant located at the heart of London's vibrant West End cultural scene.
Client · INO Restaurant
Christ Church College, Oxford, Trolley (Goods Only) Lift
Oxford
Two bespoke sized EN81-3 BKG Trolley Goods Only lifts transport food between the kitchens and the Great Hall.
Client · Christ Church College
ABBA Voyage, London, Goods Lift
London
ABBA have created the concert they always wanted with some assistance from ourselves and our EN81-31 BKG Goods Only Lift.
Client · ABBA Voyage
Copper Still, Edinburgh, Service Lift
Edinburgh
Set within Edinburgh's Royal Mile, this project required us to design and supply a 100kg fully compliant EN81:3 BKG Dumbwaiter Service Lift.
Client · Copper Still
Borough Market, London, Goods Only Lift
London
Set within Borough Market, London, this project saw the design, supply and installation of a large 2000kg Goods Only Goodsmover lift.
Client · Borough Market
Grand Theatre, Leeds, Passenger Lift
Leeds
Our installation of a Machinery Directive compliant passenger lift within the Grand Theatre, Leeds.
Client · Grand Theatre
Halo Building, London, Service Lift
London
Set in the Halo Building, One Mabledon Place, this project required us to design, supply and install four automatic dumbwaiter service lifts.
Client · Halo Building
Buon Apps Restaurant, Otley, Dumbwaiter Service Lifts
Otley
The client required two Shorts-BKG Dumbwaiter Services Lifts to operate as separate "clean" and "dirty" lifts.
Client · Buon Apps Restaurant
L+L Tour 2026
The L+L Tour 2026 featured technical sessions delivered by David Little, giving teams the opportunity to explore Langer + Laumann door operator solutions, discuss real replacement projects and ask technical questions in a hands-on environment.
Accreditations from company website
- Cyber Essentials Certification
Clients mentioned from company website
Boro Lifts, Paragon Elevators, Premier Lifts, MV Lifts, Orona Sheffield.
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What does Shorts Lifts do?
Shorts Lifts, established in 1945, is a leading supplier of premium lift equipment and services for lift professionals across the UK and Ireland. They offer installation packages, modernisation components, and OEM spare parts. Their listed services include Lifts & escalators.
Where is Shorts Lifts based?
Shorts Lifts is registered at 106 Poplar Grove, London, N11 3NL, in London.
What areas does Shorts Lifts cover?
Shorts Lifts states that it works across Ireland.
How many people work at Shorts Lifts?
Accounts filed for the year to 2024 report 3 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.
What is Shorts Lifts's turnover?
Shorts Lifts does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £220k and £580k. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.
Is Shorts Lifts still trading?
Companies House lists Shorts Lifts as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2024-12-31.
What accreditations does Shorts Lifts hold?
Shorts Lifts displays Cyber Essentials Certification on its website.
What sectors does Shorts Lifts work in?
Shorts Lifts works in Commercial, Public, Retail and Leisure.
When was Shorts Lifts established?
Shorts Lifts was incorporated on 2016-12-08, though the company says it has traded since 1945.