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Lift Rite Announces Leadership Transition
Christine Adland Holmstrom
Lift Rite, a Pronomic Group Company, Announces Leadership Transition: Mark Dardis to Step Down as Managing Director, Ray Barry Appointed as Successor
Maynooth, 9th September 2025 – Lift Rite, a leading provider of innovative lifting solutions, today announces a significant leadership transition. After three decades of exceptional service, Mark Dardis, the company’s founder and Managing Director, will be stepping down from his role. Ray Barry has been appointed as the new Managing Director, effective 30 September 2025.
Founded in 1995, Lift Rite has grown from strength to strength under Mark’s leadership. Mark’s unwavering dedication, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in establishing Lift Rite as a trusted partner to businesses across Ireland and beyond. His ability to inspire and lead the Lift Rite team has resulted in remarkable achievements and a legacy of success that will continue to shape the company’s future. In 2023, Lift Rite joined the Amplex family and is now proud to be part of the Pronomic Group, further strengthening its position in the market and expanding its capabilities.
Fredrik Dahlborg, Managing Director of Pronomic Group, expressed his sincere gratitude:
“On behalf of Amplex and the entire Pronomic Group, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mark for his outstanding leadership and the tremendous success he has achieved together with the Lift Rite team. Mark’s contribution to the company and the industry is truly exceptional. We are delighted that Mark will remain with us in an
advisory capacity to ensure a smooth and successful transition.”
“It has been an incredible journey building Lift Rite alongside a great team”, Mark Dardis commented and continued: “I am immensely proud of what we have achieved together over the years. I am confident that the company is in great hands with Ray, and I look forward to supporting him and the team in my new advisory role.”
Ray Barry, who joins Lift Rite from his most recent role as Director at Jungheinrich Ireland, brings a wealth of experience and new perspectives. Ray Barry:
“I am honoured to join Lift Rite and to have the opportunity to build on the strong foundation that Mark and the team have created. I look forward to working with everyone at Lift Rite and the
Pronomic Group as we continue to deliver value and innovation for our customers.”
“We are truly excited to welcome Ray to Lift Rite”, says Fredrik Dahlborg. “His extensive experience and proven leadership in the industry make him an excellent fit for the company. I am confident that Ray will continue to drive Lift Rite’s success and growth, and I look forward to working closely with him as we move forward together.”
For further information, please contact:
Fredrik Dahlborg, Managing Director Pronomic Group
Email: fredrik.dahlborg@pronomic.com
Phone: + 46 (0)70 272 13 32