Why Visit Gartec at Events
See our award-winning platform lifts in person and get advice from the experts behind the UK’s leading home and commercial lift solutions. Bring your plans and we’ll show you how easily a lift can be fitted or retrofitted into your design, saving you weeks of research and planning.
Event We Attend
Whether you’re planning a new build, a renovation, or a commercial upgrade, meeting us in person is the best way to explore what’s possible with a Gartec lift.
The HB&R show is the UK’s leading event for anyone planning a home project, from self-builds and large-scale renovations to smart upgrades and energy-efficient improvements. It’s where homeowners, architects, and industry professionals come together to get inspired. Across the show, you’ll find expert-led masterclasses, live demonstrations, and free consultations covering every stage of your project. With hundreds of specialist exhibitors under one roof, it’s the perfect place to find trusted products and advice, with our team showcasing the award-winning Aritco HomeLift range. |
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National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) |
The NSBRC in Swindon is the UK’s only permanent venue dedicated to self-build, renovation, and sustainable living. Home to more than 200 exhibitors, it gathers the latest innovations in materials, design, and technology under one roof. You’ll find Gartec at our permanent stand in the NSBRC Trade Village, where you can see the Aritco HomeLift in anthracite grey. Book in with a member of our team if you wish to discuss how a lift can be fitted or retrofitted into your plans. Throughout the year, the centre hosts courses, workshops, and live demonstrations covering everything from budgeting and planning to eco design and accessibility, as well as a dedicated Market Day held on the second Friday of every month. The NSBRC is an unmissable destination for anyone embarking on a home project. |
Build It Live |
Organised by the team behind Build It magazine, Build It Live is the UK’s most practical self-build and renovation exhibition, designed for serious homebuilders, renovators, and extenders looking for hands-on guidance. Across its regional shows, visitors can explore the Ask Our Experts Lounge, join free seminars and workshops, and visit specialist clinics covering everything from heating and extensions to basements and build costs. You’ll also find dedicated zones, including the Land Zone for plot finding, the Sustainable Building Products Pavilion, training tasters for self-build skills, and inspiring sessions where real homeowners share their build journeys. At Build It Live, the Gartec team offers practical advice on lift integration, space planning, and energy efficiency, helping you design homes that are both accessible and future-ready. |
LIFTEX is the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the lift, escalator, and access industry, organised by the Lift and Escalator Industry Association (LEIA). Held once every three years, it’s the definitive showcase for the latest products, technologies, and safety standards shaping the sector. The event attracts lift professionals, building and facilities managers, consultants, specifiers, and architects from across the UK and beyond. Attendees gain valuable insights through technical seminars on topics such as modernisation, safety, regulatory updates, and the Building Safety Act, alongside unrivalled networking opportunities. Visit Gartec at LIFTEX to explore our platform lift trade solutions across commercial, public, and residential sectors. Our team will be on hand to discuss compliance-ready solutions, project specifications, and long-term servicing guidance based on your building’s needs. |
What to Bring & How We Help
To make the most of your visit, bring along your drawings, measurements, accessibility needs, or wish-list. Our experts can assess your plans and advise on lift feasibility, footprint, pit or headroom requirements, door layouts, finishes, and energy use.
We can help you plan early or refine final details, while matching the perfect lift to your space and budget.
Who Should Attend?
Our events are designed for homeowners and professionals alike. They’re ideal for self-builders, renovators, and families looking to future-proof their homes with accessible, design-led solutions.
Trade and commercial visitors – including architects, contractors, developers, facilities managers, lift consultants, occupational therapists, and education or healthcare specifiers – will find expert insight across every project type.
FAQs
Can you advise on retrofitting? |
Yes. Our team can review your existing layouts and advise on how a lift can be installed or retrofitted with minimal building work and maximum design flexibility. |
Which lifts can I see? |
Depending on the event, you can explore our Aritco HomeLift, HomeLift Access, and Compact models. |
Do I need to book sessions? |
Most seminars and consultations at these events are free and bookable on the day. For details or priority sessions, see our dedicated event pages above. |
Can you review my plans on the stand? |
Absolutely. Bring your drawings or ideas, and our specialists will discuss options for size, layout, finishes, and energy efficiency right there on the stand. |
Can’t Make an Event?
Gartec is proud to be headline sponsor of the HB&R Show for the second year running, supporting events in London, Farnborough, and across the UK. For years, we’ve partnered with the show to connect with self-builders, renovators, and industry professionals, sharing our expertise and showcasing the latest in home accessibility and design.
Plan Your Next Visit
Ready to explore your options in person? Discover where you can meet our team, see our lifts up close, and get project advice.
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