Study
Analysis of your drawings and needs, choice of lift and finishes.
Steps of an export project
Quote and proforma
Detailed quote and proforma invoice to open the payment.
Manufacturing
Made to measure by our partners, then components grouped in Europe.
Packing
Export packing, detailed packing list and marking of every package.
Shipping
Sea, road or air freight depending on the Incoterm.
Installation
By your teams, your partner or our installer network.
Incoterms we use
CFR
We organise and pay sea freight to the port of destination; you handle customs clearance and delivery to site.
FCA
We hand the goods over, at our grouping point in Europe, to the carrier appointed by your company.
Documents supplied
- Proforma invoice and commercial invoice
- Detailed packing list
- Certificate of conformity
- Documentary collection documents and bill of exchange, depending on the payment method
- Technical description of each lift
Our advice
- Check with your forwarder which documents your customs require before ordering
- Plan a dry, secure storage area on site for the packages
- Order wear parts together with the lift
- Keep a single contact for study, manufacturing and shipping
Related pages
International
Developers, construction companies, installers: we support you from design to commissioning, in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with a contact who speaks your language.
Learn more →Lifts & export
Complete lifts, made to measure in France and Europe, packed and shipped with the documents your bank and forwarder need.
Learn more →Spare parts
Original parts for Sodimas lifts and European components, shipped within France and abroad with their documents.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver to the site?
Depending on the Incoterm: CFR to the port of destination, FCA at our grouping point. Delivery to site is usually handled by the customer, with our support.
Which payment method for export?
Bank transfer, or documentary collection with a bill of exchange depending on the case; the required documents are prepared with the shipment.
Who installs the lift?
Your teams, the partner of your choice or our installer network in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
All guides
EN 81-20 and EN 81-50: what they require
Since 2017, every new lift installed in Europe must comply with EN 81-20 (construction and installation) and EN 81-50 (design rules, calculations and tests of components). Here are the main requirements and how our lifts meet them.
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Lift with or without machine room: how to choose
Choosing between a machine-room-less lift and a lift with machine room mostly depends on the building: available space, an existing room, height and use. Here are the criteria that matter.
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Pre-study: the measurements to take before your request
An accurate quote starts with good measurements. Here is what to measure on site, and the minimum pit and headroom values for each of our ranges.
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Home lift: what you need to know
A private lift can now be installed without major works, in new and existing houses. Footprint, power supply, regulations: here are the points to check, with the example of the SweetLIFT.
Read the guide →A lift project?
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