News Item Amalgamated Lifts wins lift refurbishment contract for Skanska's head offices, winners of the Sunday Times UK's Greenest Company Award 26 July 2011 - Orpington UK - Amalgamated Lifts, leading providers of lift installation, modernisation and maintenance services throughout the South-East of England, has been awarded a contract for the refurbishment of a three-car group of lifts at Hollywood House, Skanska's new head offices in Woking. The contract reflects Skanska's commitment to reducing energy costs and efficiency; the lifts will be fitted with new controllers that will reduce energy consumption by around 50%. Keith Stockbridge, major contract works manager for Amalgamated Lifts said, " The programme is tight and we are working to ensure the lifts are completed ready for the move at the end of September. It's a good example of our flexibility, we've changed our normal working sequences to allow other trades to complete their works."   The contract includes fitting new landing pushes and indicators and a car reline in addition to the new controllers. The head office spans five floors and will be occupied by around 700 staff. The contract follows a series of major contracts including the refurbishment of nine lifts at Bracken House near St Paul's completed last year and worth over £1m reaping projected annual energy savings worth almost £30k. About Skansa UK Skanska is involved in some of the UK's most prestigious projects in both the Private and Public Sectors.  Whilst known mainly for its large high-profile schemes, the company also undertake many smaller projects including public realm improvements, hard and soft landscaping as well as hundreds of utilities projects each year covering gas, electricity and water. For further information about Skanska's Greenest Company in the UK award please visit http://www.skanska.co.uk/News--Press/Display-news/?nid=6TpehwYx Notes to Editors About Amalgamated Lifts Based in Orpington, Amalgamated Lifts maintains, modernises and installs lift systems in London and across the South East. The company works with all types of buildings, new, old, listed and even off-the-plan.  All works meets British and European Standards and Legal requirements, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), which relates to providing suitable lift access for those with Disabilities.  The company is ISO 9001 accredited and is a member of LEIA, the Lift Industry Trade Association. Established in 1988, the company employs over 50 staff. Contact at Amalgamated Lifts: Amy Roper Telephone: 01689 890962 Email: amy@al-lifts.co.uk Press Contact: Diane Sealey Carrot PR Telephone: 020 8916 9436 Mobile: 07798 524846 Email: diane@carrotpr.co.uk