Colin Stannard, one of the companies original founders has worked in the lift industry for many years. He observed the changes in attitude towards the lift industry, recognised that it was a rapidly growing sector and established Southern Lifts in 2002.

In early 2005 Andy Watkins joined Colin as an equal partner. Andy ran his own lift company in the UK for 13 years, and brings not only additional experience and know-how, but vision and perspective based on his observations of industry growth and breakthroughs in the UK and Europe.

Southern Lifts' approach is to provide quality products, sourced locally and internationally, that serve their customers needs at an affordable price. In the early years much time and money was devoted to research and evaluating products to ensure reliability of equipment and suppliers. Southern Lifts now has a range of products which covers residential, disabled access and commercial lifts with capacity from 2 to 40 people which is second to none in quality and design flexibility.

Aussie Lifts is an Australian owned, family company operating from Brisbane south. they have been manufacturing and selling lifts for the past 12 years. Keeping with their name, nearly all the parts are manufactured in their workshop at Acacia Ridge and they have earned the right to display the Australia Made Logo.

IMEM LIFTS is a Spanish company founded in 1968, specialising in the design, manufacture, installation and after-sale service of standard and special lifts. Thanks to their technical ability to develop special or custom solutions, they have been chosen to install their top-line, cutting-edge products for customers of acknowledged importance. Currently, their active international business reaches more than fifty countries worldwide.

SKG's major strength comes from their specializing in Service Lifts/Dumbwaiters for more than 40 years. Approximately 80 % of the lift components are made in their factory. This makes for an independent and flexible production program.