About Us

A Legacy of Quality & Innovation

At Atlantic Lifts, our mission is simple: deliver quality without compromise in every piece of equipment we build. We believe every business deserves durable, worry-free equipment—so we focus on reliability, longevity, and ease of ownership.


Our Mission:

Uplifting Your Business

Elevator Service Whitby | Elevator Design Whitby

Company Overview & History

Founded in 1991 by material handling equipment veteran Elwood Ellis.

Grew from a small custom shop to Canada’s premier freight elevator and material handling manufacturer, with head office in Whitby, ON.

Now led by President Wes Powers, continuing a culture of innovation, craftsmanship, and customer care.

Why We’re Different

Specialized Expertise

We focus exclusively on freight elevators, material lifts and material handling equipment.

In-House Engineering & Manufacturing

Each device is precision-tailored, fabricated, and tested at our Whitby plant.

Top-Tier Reputation

Many of our customers are repeat clients due to our smooth, on-time installations that run flawlessly for decades.

Ease of Communication

Rest assured that connecting with our team is easy, unlike other elevator companies. Trust in knowing open communication will be maintained throughout your project.


Core Values

Quality First

Every weld, component, and circuit is tested to exceed CSA B44/ASME A17.1 standards.

Customer Partnership

We view every project as a collaboration—your success is ours.

Innovation

From tricky spaces to massive 120,000 lb scissor lifts, we love engineering challenges.

Integrity & Reliability

We do what we say—period. Our 2-Year Parts and Labour Warranty is proof of our confidence.

Milestones & Achievements

30+ years perfecting heavy-duty, tailored elevating equipment.

Hundreds of successful installations nationwide—serving everything from retail giants to major auto plants.

Awarded “Custom Elevator Manufacturer of the Year – Canada 2024” by a leading manufacturing publication.

Trusted by Canadian Tire, Maple Leaf Foods, Sobeys, Honda, Ford, Pratt & Whitney, the Government of Canada, and more.

Custom Elevator Manufacturer of the year in Canada 2024

Custom Elevator Manufacturer of the year 2024 in Canada

Total Projects Completed

“By the Numbers”

Over

Major installations across Canada 

Hundreds

of scissor lift and material handling solutions delivered for automotive and food industries

Nationwide Reach

Projects in all provinces of Canada, In the USA, and abroad.

30+ Years

in business, continuously refining our craft

Ease of Doing Business

Customers often tell us we’re the “easiest trade to work with.” We pride ourselves on quick response times, flexible solutions, and direct access to engineers or leadership when needed. From your first call to final inspection—and beyond—we keep you in the loop, meet deadlines, and reduce the headaches typically associated with elevator projects.

Ready to see how our expertise can benefit your project? Contact us or explore Our Products now.