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
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.
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.