By Nadia Khalis on June 11, 2025 at 11:13 am | Updated on June 11, 2025 at 11:15 am 
Homeowners in Malaysia are likely to ask the same question when they are choosing a home elevator: Is it safe? At Nibav Lifts Malaysia, we do not just say, we show! Our vacuum lifts are certified by leading third-party organisations: TÜV SÜD and CE. These certifications are not just logos on brochures, they are internationally recognised safety assurances of reliability, performance, and safety.
In this blog, we will explain what these certifications mean, why they are important, and how they contribute to making Nibav Lifts one of the safest, most reliable elevator products for Malaysian homes.
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What Is TÜV Certification?
TÜV stands for Technischer Überwachungsverein, or “Technical Inspection Association” in German. TÜV SÜD is a globally recognised certification body known for its stringent safety and quality standards, especially in engineering and industrial products.
For elevators, TÜV certification involves:
- Independent assessment of design safety
- Stress and load testing
- Evaluation of safety components
- Compliance with European and global regulations
- Audits of the manufacturing process
When you see a TÜV SÜD-certified product, it means it has passed exhaustive safety and performance tests. For Nibav elevators, this translates into a guarantee that your lift has been tested for durability, reliability, and safety under various conditions.
Why TÜV Matters for Your Home Elevator
Home elevators are not everyday purchases—they are long-term investments. TÜV certification brings confidence because:
- It validates the structural safety of the lift
- It ensures energy efficiency and smooth operation
- It confirms that emergency systems are functional and responsive
- It reflects a global benchmark for quality manufacturing
In Malaysia’s urban homes, where space is often limited and safety concerns are high, TÜV certification is a seal of trust.
What Does CE Certification Mean?
The CE mark is short for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity) and is required on products sold in the European Economic Area (EEA). A CE mark on an elevator indicates that the product meets the safety, health, and environmental protection requirements of the EU.
For home elevators, the CE mark shows that the product meets the requirements of the EU Lifts Directive 2014/33/EU. The directive covers all aspects of the lift’s design and function, including:
- Cabin strength and stability
- Brake and stopping mechanisms
- Electrical safety
- Noise levels
- Environmental effect
CE certification guarantees that the lift is safe for use in residential buildings and that its operation will not endanger the lift’s users or the environment around it.
Why CE Certification Benefits You
CE compliance is especially important for elevators because:
- It ensures legal approval for product installation and operation
- It allows the product to be traded and used across international markets
- It guarantees user safety and protects against potential liability
- It affirms that the product meets both local and international standards
If your home elevator is CE-certified, it means you’re using a product that has been tested, verified, and approved for safety and performance at the highest levels.
TÜV & CE Certifications in Nibav Elevators
At Nibav Lifts Malaysia, we take pride in building elevators that combine luxury, technology, and reliability. But more than that, we believe in transparency and accountability. That’s why our elevators are certified by both TÜV and CE—double assurance that your lift is safe, efficient, and built to last.
Key Features Backed by Certifications:
Self-Supporting Structure: The shaft in our elevators is integral to our design, providing an element of built-in structural integrity and minimizing reliance on civil work.
Air-Driven Technology: Our vacuum lifts use air pressure to lift rather than cables, pistons, or counterweights. What’s more, TÜV testing to ensure functionality, safety, and reliability also confirms our proprietary air lift system is ‘always’ safe.
Emergency Battery Backup: Every Nibav lift is fitted with an emergency battery backup to operate the lift if there is a power failure. That the feature meets EU regulation requirements as a safety device is confirmed by being CE marked.
Automatic Rescue Device (ARD): Gives users a safe journey to the ground floor in the event of a malfunction- this critical aspect would be looked at during TÜV testing.
360 Degree Glass Panels: Not only do they enhance the aesthetic appeal, but they have been tested and certified to measure strength, impact resistance, and safety under test regimes to CE and TÜV standards.
Why Malaysians Should Care About Elevator Certifications
In Malaysia’s developing market for home automation and accessibility solutions, elevators are not all equal. Some may look modern or affordable but lack third-party certification, which could put your safety at risk. Here are some reasons why TÜV and CE certifications should be your minimum benchmark:
1. Peace of Mind for You and Your Family: Your home should be the safest place on Earth. With TÜV and CE certification, you will know the elevator you install complies with internationally accepted safety standards, eliminating any second-guessing of the reliability of the elevator.
2. Value-Added Investment: An elevator is a lifetime investment. That’s right, TÜV and CE certification mean higher residual value in an elevator, superior materials, tested in-service durability, and documentation that complies with the standards.
3. Fewer Repairs and Departures From Your Home: Certified lifts are produced with strict quality control. More reliable systems mean better parts, which equals fewer breakdowns. In the end, you save time, money, and brain damage.
4. Higher Resale and Property Value: Adding a TÜV- and CE-certified lift can enhance the value of your property, especially for high-end condos, landed homes, and villas in Malaysia with limited resale values.
How Nibav Ensures Certification Compliance
We don’t treat TÜV and CE as one-time approvals. At Nibav Malaysia:
- Ongoing Quality Audits: We routinely inspect our production facilities in order to maintain our TÜV certification.
- Component Traceability: Every component in our elevators is fully traceable back to source, allowing for complete CE compliance.
- Personnel Training: All our engineers, installers, and technicians are trained to global best practices for elevator installation and maintenance.
- Customer Support: We give you our complete documentation including user manuals where we provide certification and inspection reports in order to help support a better understanding of your elevator.
Final Thoughts
When you are selecting a home elevator in Malaysia, do not base it on looks or the price. Certifications such as TÜV and CE are more than just technical jargon. They are your assurance of safety, performance and peace of mind. At Nibav Lifts Malaysia, we build TÜV and CE certifications into every stage of production and installation so that you can be assured, you are purchasing not just a lift, but certified global mobility solutions.
When you invest in a Nibav elevator, you are choosing innovation and style while also investing in the gold standard of elevator safety. Whether you live in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, or anywhere else in Malaysia, you can be satisfied knowing that certified excellence from Nibav is delivered daily.
Want to experience TÜV- and CE-certified safety in your home?
Visit www.nibavlifts.my and schedule a free consultation with our experts today.
