Lift Assurance for Shurgard with Apex Lifts

    BROMLEY, ENGLAND, March 28, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Apex Lifts, London's largest independent lift manufacturing and servicing company, has successfully won a service and maintenance contract with Shurgard, the largest developer, owner and operator of self-storage facilities in Europe.

From January 1st 2015, Apex will provide maintenance services for all 46 lifts across Shurgard's UK sites, which are spread out across London and Thames Valley.

Shurgard started in Belgium in 1994, and expanded into the UK in 1998. A pioneer of the self-storage concept they offer both individuals and businesses convenient storage solutions in purpose built units from 10 to 290 sq.ft. Shurgard now has 197 stores across 7 European countries: France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Denmark.

"We currently have 22 sites in London and Thames Valley, and full access to our sites is vital for both customers and Shurgard employees. The Shurgard core values are service, security, reliability, convenience and cleanliness, so we're pleased to have found a maintenance company who understands what we're about," says Hans Van Lierde, Shurgard Facilities Director Europe.

Apex Lifts offers both planned and preventative lift maintenance, as well as repair and breakdown services. Its bespoke elevator maintenance contracts, are developed according to the specific requirements of its clients and their building occupants.

"Shurgard is the largest provider of purpose built self-storage facilities in Europe, and they're set to grow even more here in the UK," says Warren Jenchner, Managing Director of Apex Lifts. "We'll be ensuring that the Shurgard lifts are running smoothly, efficiently and reliably across all sites."

Apex Lifts is London's largest independent lift manufacturing and elevator servicing company. With over four decades of trading excellence, Apex maintains, repairs, refurbishes, installs and manufactures quality bespoke lifts throughout London and Southern England.

Apex Lift's philosophy has remained unchanged for 43 years: Our commitment to excellence will always be demonstrated in the service we provide. The first company within the UK lift industry to be awarded all three major quality management accreditations, over the years Apex has secured some of the most prestigious lift contracts, including for the Royal Households.

Delivered from our in-house facilities Apex provides flexible out of hours amenities and lift services, and whilst no installation or service contract is ever the same, every one conforms to stringent European and British Standards. Apex Lifts is dedicated to providing a standard of product and service that will not just meet your needs, but exceed your expectations.

At Apex, we understand how important employees are, and pride ourselves on our training and continued development of apprentices and staff. We have an unrivalled team of highly skilled personnel who have dedicated many years of hard work to serving our business and our customers. Every Apex Lift's staff member must display at pre-appointment stage obvious communication and people skills, in addition to understanding the importance of a flexible 'can do' approach.

Apex Lifts is an EAL approved assessment centre and the Apex Training Academy provides support not only for our own staff, but for our clients too, so you can get a real insight in to operating and maintaining your own lifts and elevators.

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