Complii Acquires Glasgow Lift Specialist Classic Lifts to Boost Building Compliance Services

TL;DR: Complii has acquired Glasgow-based Classic Lifts (Scotland) Limited, adding lift and escalator maintenance to its building compliance portfolio. The acquisition expands Complii’s service range and supports its buy‑and‑build strategy across the UK.

Context: Complii already provides compliance services for water, air, fire and electrical systems in commercial and residential buildings. The company launched a lifts and escalators division earlier this year to pursue growth in that niche. Acquiring an established specialist lets Complii instantly gain technical expertise and a customer base.

Key Facts: Classic Lifts (Scotland) has been operating since May 1998, delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, emergency call‑outs, and modernisation work for lift systems. Sarah Dixon, CEO of Complii, called the acquisition an important and exciting step, noting the firm’s expertise and cultural fit. Leadership from Classic Lifts will stay in place, with former owner Dave McColl becoming executive director and William Coleman moving to managing director.

What It Means: The deal creates a lifts and escalators service line within Complii, allowing building owners to access a wider set of compliance checks from a single provider. It also gives Complii immediate geographic coverage in Scotland and a platform to roll out similar services elsewhere in the UK. Investors should watch for integration milestones over the next six months and any follow‑on acquisitions in the building services sector.