The RESiLIFT® was specifically designed so people could safely stay in their two-story or split-level home and eliminate the danger of stairs and at the same time offer the most affordable home elevators on the market. Invented by Tasmanian Engineer Peter van Emmerik, the award-winning RESiLIFT® remains to be Australia’s most affordable and reliable home elevator. “I designed this elevator so … [Read more...] about Affordable Home Elevators with Safety Features
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In-Home Elevators – An Introduction
RESiLIFTs are the original in-home elevators. The award-winning shaftless design was invented by our very own CEO, Australian engineer Peter van Emmerik. The Residential Lift Company manufactures and distributes the RESiLIFT® range around Australia. Peter’s ground-breaking design is patented and has been replicated across the globe. Pioneering home elevators, Peter’s clever design has enabled the … [Read more...] about In-Home Elevators – An Introduction
WHY DOORLESS IS BEST
In your home a doorless lift is safer and more convenient than a lift with doors. Safer because you can't ever get trapped inside and more convenient, because you don't have to fuss with opening or closing the door. This is a big advantage to those with limited mobility. Let's face it, you are only travelling 2 meters and it is a controlled environment.Like all machinery there are precautions … [Read more...] about WHY DOORLESS IS BEST
FEATURED IN HOME DESIGN
Check out the latest Home Design magazine featuring RESiLIFT®. Here's the article originally published in Home Design Spring 2018.Why should homeowners consider a home elevator?Initially associated with the aging population, residential elevators are fast becoming a lifestyle inclusion for all multi level homes. As souring land prices force developers upwards, elevators prove a safer … [Read more...] about FEATURED IN HOME DESIGN
WHAT HAVE I DONE?
CASE STUDY Ros Morton was in tears six months after she and her husband Stuart moved into their new two-storey home in Rosebud, Victoria. Yes, there were the amazing views of Port Phillip Bay and the sun setting slowly on the horizon. And yes, they were excited to be close to their son and his family in Mount Eliza and all the Peninsula had to offer after relocating from Mooroolbark (Edna Walling … [Read more...] about WHAT HAVE I DONE?
THE INVENTOR & HIS INVENTION
The idea of the lift was conceived when it was proposed to Peter Van Emmerik by his son Andrew, that in view of the ageing population and the absence of a lift suitable for residential use, a market for this product would emerge and that it would provide Peter with a challenging retirement project at age 67.The options were evaluated and it was concluded that to make the lift economic and … [Read more...] about THE INVENTOR & HIS INVENTION
OUR STORY
The History of The Residential Lift CompanyOne could hardly imagine that the prototype RESiLIFT® would birth an Australia-wide company leading the way in simplicity, cost effectiveness, easy installation and maintenance. Nor could one imagine that the heritage of each of the players contributed to the design and inspiration of the project.Rosemary Murphy born 1936 came from a long line … [Read more...] about OUR STORY
