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Material lift proves vital in London landmark renovation

It may be a stretch to say glass lifting can be raised to an art form. However, a project carried...
October 2020 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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Reach for the skies with the impressive GML800+ Manipulator

As the saying goes – seeing is believing. Our video of the Wienold GML800+ Manipulator shows why this counterbalance floor...
July 2020 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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GML800+ Manipulator – anatomy of an industry leader

It’s good when a bright idea comes to fruition. Even better when it becomes a class-leading lifting machine. That’s certainly...
September 2019 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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Product of the month – MFC750K counterbalance floor crane

We’re living and working in an ever more sophisticated world. Yet Hird’s MFC750K counterbalance floor crane shows that adding ever...
September 2019 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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Hird delivers ‘perfect’ overhead glass lifting solution

When safety and productivity count for carrying out overhead glass installation, Hird’s GML 800+ Manipulator is becoming a go-to machine....
July 2019 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More

Three of the best – innovative lifting solutions a hit with buyers

Innovative lifting equipment is proving a hit with glass installation companies looking to boost productivity, safety, and capability. That’s the...
September 2017 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More

Counterbalance floor crane helps build Lego Elizabeth Tower

Boing! And now the news. A counterbalance floor crane from Hird has been used to build a giant model of...
January 2017 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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8 applications that make the GML800+ materials lift a winner

The GML800+ materials lift is one of those pieces of lifting equipment you just have to admire – for combining...
August 2016 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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Up, up and installed with the GML800+ counterbalance floor crane

Hird had the ideal glass lifting hire option when a client needed to replace a glass panel on an entrance...
May 2016 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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GML 800+ is the star with glass installation at famous cinema

A new material lift hired from Hird took on a starring role during the installation of a large glass panel...
March 2016 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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Hird-inspired GML 800+ generates interest across Europe

A ground-breaking counterbalance floor crane developed according to specifications drawn up by Hird is on its way to the UK....
February 2016 - Counterbalance Floor Cranes Read More
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Counterbalance lifting beam supports council glass installation

Counterbalance lifting beam supports council glass installation

A counterbalance lifting beam and two types of vacuum lifter supplied by Hird have played a key role…

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Hird lifting expertise cracks glass installation challenge

Hird lifting expertise cracks glass installation challenge

A Hird lifting team has completed a glass lifting project that proved an excellent test of the capabilities…

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Product of the Month 2020 Roundup

Product of the Month 2020 Roundup

With 2021 hurtling towards us the PoTM desk at Hird is presenting its end of year review of…

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