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Hydraulica 3500 vacuum lifter makes light work of large panels
Lifting into place very large glass panels when constrained by having to work in confined areas on busy urban streets is a challenge – which is why speed, precision, and safety are so important. That is why glass installation specialists are turning to Hird to make use of our Hydraulica...
Ready to work – lifting and powered access IPAF training in Doncaster
Certified skills and qualifications are becoming more important than ever, which is why Hird is ready to help with lifting and powered access IPAF training at its operational hub in Doncaster. The purpose-designed accredited training centre, in Shaw Lane Industrial Estate is easy to reach from across South and West...
World’s first tracked glazing robot launched at Glasstech
The world’s first tracked glazing robot has gone on show for the first time at Glasstech on a stand jointly run by Hird Ltd and GMV Cranes and Handling. The tracked Winlet 1000 glazing robot was launched to the glass installation market on Tuesday 23rd October at Glasstech international trade...
Product of the Month – Valla 120ES pick and carry crane
Pick and Carry Cranes • Product of the Month
To be a mini crane or not to be a mini crane, that is the question. For our Product of the Month for October, the mighty Valla 120ES pick and carry crane. We have gone out on a limb with some unusual connections here at Hird. Comparing a vacuum lifter...
Up and over capability vital for many powered access projects
It is not how far you can go, but what obstacles you can get around on the journey. Sounds like one of those smart business sayings, but for many working at height projects, it really is true. Up-and-over reach is increasing important when working at height in many environments –...
Richard joins expanding crane and lifting sales team
Glazing Robots • Pick and Carry Cranes • Recruitment
Hird Ltd has boosted its cranes and lifting equipment sales team with the appointment of Richard Tomlinson as a National Sales Specialist. Richard has more than 30 years’ experience working in the plant hire, sales and construction sectors and will report to National Sales and After Sales Manager Carl Cooper....
Hird answers DIY SOS call to help Grenfell community
Equipment supplied by Hird Ltd has been used to complete the most ambitious ever DIY SOS challenge on behalf of the community affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. Hird responded instantly to a call for help from the BBC DIY SOS team, and had mini cranes on site in 48...
Product of the month – Hydraulica 3500 vacuum lifter
We all like a good view. But creating it in a modern building can be a weighty challenge – which is why our Product of the Month for September is the Hydraulica 3500 vacuum lifter. The Hydraulica 3500, manufactured by Kappel can lift sheets of non-porous material weighing up to...