FAIN Ireland, the country’s fastest-growing lift companies, has highlighted the urgent need to prioritise the servicing and modernisation of Ireland’s ageing lift stock to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with the latest standards.
A leading partner for facility managers
With more than 7,000 lifts now under its care, FAIN Ireland – part of the Spanish-headquartered FAIN Ascensores group – is positioning itself as a leading partner for facility managers, building owners, and property operators across the country.
The company has field engineers in every county, providing nationwide coverage and 24/7 support, and sees its servicing and modernisation division as the key driver of growth in the Irish market.
Michael Kelly, CEO of FAIN Ireland, said: “Ireland has an extensive stock of lifts, many of which are over 20 or even 30 years old. While these lifts remain operational, they often fall short of modern safety standards and can be inefficient in terms of performance and energy use.
"Our focus is not only on installing new lifts, but on ensuring existing lifts are safe, reliable, and brought up to the highest standards through servicing and modernisation.”
FAIN Ireland’s modernisation programme includes the replacement of critical safety components, upgrading control systems to meet EN81 standards, and introducing energy-efficient technologies. This not only extends the lifespan of existing assets but also enhances passenger safety, building compliance, and sustainability credentials for owners.
As part of its commitment to best practice, FAIN Ireland also emphasises planned preventative maintenance. With regular servicing and safety inspections, facility managers can avoid costly breakdowns, minimise downtime, and ensure a safe environment for tenants, staff, and visitors.
Safe and reliable lifts
Government investment in infrastructure and housing is set to accelerate over the coming years, with ambitious programmes to deliver new homes, schools, hospitals, and public buildings nationwide. At the heart of this development is vertical transport. Every building, from multi-storey housing to healthcare facilities, requires safe and reliable lifts.
Ensuring existing stock is maintained and upgraded, alongside installing and servicing new systems, is critical to meeting the demands of a growing population and modern urban environments.
FAIN Ireland’s commitment to the installation, servicing and modernisation of lifts reflects the growing importance of lifecycle management for building infrastructure. For facility managers and property owners, proactive investment in lift safety and upgrades represents not only a duty of care but also an opportunity to enhance asset value and future-proof buildings.
Kelly added: “Our ambition is to be the leading service provider in Ireland, trusted by businesses, hospitals, hotels, consultants and property managers to keep their lifts running smoothly. Modernisation and servicing aren’t optional extras – they are essential for safety, compliance, and sustainability.”
