Celebrating International Women’s Day: Inspiring Inclusion in Every Industry
The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is #InspireInclusion, a call to action for meaningful change and equal opportunities across every industry.
At Classic Lifts, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive at every stage of their career. From creating opportunities and supporting career progression across all roles, we believe inclusion should be more than just a statement, and it is embedded in how we do business.
We caught up with Sally Merrigan, Regional Sales Manager, to talk about her career journey at Classic Lifts and what #InspireInclusion means to her.
Sally joined Classic Lifts in August 2014 as a part-time Service Administrator. With two young children, a flexible role allowed her to return to the workforce while balancing family life. Over the years, her dedication and expertise saw her progress through key roles: Account Manager, Service Manager, and most recently, Regional Sales Manager for the Midlands in 2024.
Reflecting on the importance of International Women’s Day, Sally shares:
“It’s vital to recognise the value of women in the workplace—not just because it’s expected or to tick a box, but because everyone deserves equal opportunities to succeed at all levels of business. For me, International Women’s Day is about inspiring real action and creating positive change across industries.”
Sally highlights that inclusion isn’t just a corporate value, it’s woven into the fabric of Classic Lifts.
“I do work in a traditionally male-dominated industry, but we are actively building a level playing field. We want to see more women stepping into leadership roles, and that starts with fair opportunities, mentorship, and support at every level.”
One thing Sally has always valued at Classic Lifts is the supportive culture. Stepping into Senior Management, Sally was surrounded by a team that was generous with their time, support and knowledge.
Balancing a career and family isn’t always easy. “The mental load is real,” she admits. As a working parent, there are always so many things to juggle, but for Sally, it comes down to organisation, a great work ethic, and striving to give her best in both areas of life.
In the lift industry, there is a strong sense of support and encouragement among female colleagues. When Sally was promoted to Service Manager, she received so many messages of congratulations from other women in the business, as well as her male counterparts
“It was the influx of female interactions that were a reminder of how important representation is,” she says. “Seeing other women progress and succeed in leadership roles encourages more women to take that step too.”
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