Did you know?

If all the shafts from the Prestige platform lifts sold in the last two years were joined together, the result would be a tunnel long enough to circumnavigate Leicester, our home city. Two years ago, we introduced a new version of the Prestige, which fully meets the requirements of Approved Document M.

The Prestige can be specified for travel heights up to three storeys and is supplied with an integral shaft as well as the platform lift itself. This means that the whole assembly is covered by the CE mark, a guarantee of conformity with all relevant European standards.

The shaft walls and door panels are fabricated from a unique material called Dobel. It is high strength sheet steel, onto which a polymer film is laminated. The material is used extensively in the shipbuilding industry. The film lamination provides a very durable surface used for the facing of cabin walls and ceilings on luxury cruise ships, such as the Oriana.

We chose Dobel, for our shaft panelling, because it combines exceptional strength and durability with flexibility in terms of surface finish. The specific polymer used is also highly fire resistant and certified as such for internal applications. Dobel is available in a wide variety of solid colours and printed patterns, including decorative wood and textile finishes. This enables us to specify the finish so that the lift will blend in with its surroundings and be as unobtrusive as is possible.

If you would like to learn more about this excellent product and its application, there is a specific web site, log on to: www.dobel.com