24-25 November 2026 | Exhibition Centre Liverpool | Free to attend
For factory managers, production engineers, maintenance teams, health and safety professionals and anyone responsible for the movement of materials and equipment, LiftEx 2026 offers an opportunity to discover solutions that can make industrial operations safer, more efficient and easier to manage.
Taking place at Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 24-25 November, LiftEx brings together nearly 100 exhibitors covering lifting equipment, materials handling, load monitoring, inspection, height safety, digital technology, testing and training.
For manufacturing and engineering businesses, the event provides a chance to see the latest equipment and technologies addressing everyday challenges including moving heavy loads, improving material flow, maintaining equipment, managing inspections, reducing operational risk and meeting compliance requirements.
See the latest equipment and technology
Lifting and handling equipment plays a vital role across manufacturing environments, from moving raw materials and components through production to positioning machinery and handling finished products.
At LiftEx, visitors can explore lifting equipment, hoists, winches, lifting fittings, chains, ropes, slings, rigging and accessories, alongside materials handling solutions for a wide range of industrial applications.
Exhibitors include AP Lifting Gear Company, GGR Group, Hird Ltd, Liftket UK, Modulift UK, Niko Crane Systems, Probst, Reid Lifting and Tiger Lifting, among many others.
For factory teams reviewing equipment, upgrading processes or looking for solutions to specific handling challenges, LiftEx provides the opportunity to compare products and discuss requirements directly with manufacturers and suppliers.
Improve safety, inspection and compliance
Keeping lifting and handling equipment safe, properly inspected and compliant is an important responsibility for manufacturing and engineering businesses.
A new feature for 2026 is Proficiency Testing, bringing inspection knowledge into a practical, real-world environment. The Day 1 Inspection Challenge will ask participants to identify real faults across a range of lifting equipment, while Day 2 Inspection Insights Sessions will explore practical inspection techniques and common challenges.
Visitors can also explore load monitoring and testing equipment, alongside solutions designed to support safer equipment management and inspection.
Discover digital solutions
Digital technology is increasingly helping factories and engineering businesses improve the way equipment is managed, inspected and maintained.
LiftEx will showcase solutions designed to improve equipment management, inspection, reporting, traceability and compliance, with digital exhibitors including Core Inspection Software, coreRFID, Engineering Reporting, JCM Load Monitoring, Motion Software, Papertrail and RiConnect.
RiConnect, Headline Sponsor of LiftEx 2026, will demonstrate software designed to streamline equipment management while supporting regulatory compliance and traceability.
Explore safety, handling and training solutions
Factory operations involve more than lifting equipment alone. Visitors will also find height safety equipment and services, materials handling solutions and engineering and manufacturing services.
Training providers including Carl Stahl Evita, Elevation Training & Development and Qualitrain will be exhibiting, while the LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) team will be available to provide advice on lifting, training, standards and membership.
Get practical insight and make new connections
LiftEx goes beyond product displays, with opportunities to see products and technologies in action, hear from industry experts and discuss real operational challenges with experienced suppliers.
Whether you are looking to improve a handling process, find equipment for a specific application, strengthen inspection procedures, investigate digital management tools or identify relevant training, LiftEx provides access to a wide range of expertise in one location.
With 1,500+ industry professionals expected to attend, the event also provides opportunities to exchange ideas and connect with others working across manufacturing, engineering, maintenance and materials handling.
Register free for LiftEx 2026
If you are involved in factory management, production, engineering, maintenance, procurement, materials handling or workplace safety, LiftEx 2026 is an opportunity to discover practical solutions that could make a difference to your operation.
Join manufacturers, suppliers, engineers and industry experts at Exhibition Centre Liverpool on 24-25 November.
Register now for your free ticket and discover the latest equipment, technology and expertise helping industrial operations work more safely and efficiently.
