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Chemical giant BASF prepares to take delivery of mini crane

The Brazilian arm of the chemical giant BASF is preparing to take delivery of a Valla pick and carry mini crane supplied by Hird. The new Valla 30E mini crane will be used in the German company’s operations in Sao Paolo. BASF made an online enquiry through Hird about Valla...

Lifting hire hat-trick for Hird at Executive Hire Show 2015

Mini crane, glass lifting and powered access specialist Hird will be putting on display three of its latest industry-leading lifting hire products at the Executive Hire Show 2015. Machines taking centre stage at the Hird stand include the Valla 25EL pick and carry mini crane and the Winlet 600 vacuum...

5 more questions to ask when planning a lift

There is a lot to consider when planning a lift whether it involves using a mini crane or larger mobile crane. Hird Mini Cranes Sales and Aftersales Manager Carl Cooper, last month, went through the first 5 of ten questions you should ask yourself when planning a lift. Here, he...

Innovative Winlet glazing robot ready to help realise the most challenging building designs, says Hird

Challenging new building designs need new façade construction techniques. That is why innovative equipment supplied by Hird, such as the Winlet glazing and materials handling robot, is in such strong demand. Mini crane, glazing installation and powered access specialist Hird is the authorised UK and Ireland dealer for Winlet glazing...

5 questions to ask when planning a lift

Planning a lift can be a complicated process. The decision-making team includes a number of people, including the project manager, project engineer, health and safety adviser, principle owner and, possibly, a client. They can have a range of priorities, all of which have to be taken into account. That is...

Hird supplies Valla mini crane to chemical giant in Brazil

Mini crane and spider crane specialist Hird has sold a Valla mini crane to chemical giant BASF in Brazil. The new Valla 30E mini crane has been supplied to the German company’s operations in Sao Paolo. BASF Brazil approached Hird, based in Hull, East Yorkshire, as a leading supplier of...

7 reasons to choose spider crane training with Hird

The Hird training manager has been responsible for training hundreds of spider crane operators, and many more using other machinery, such as pick and carry mini cranes, cherry pickers and scissor lifts. The bottom line, he says, is getting the right spider crane training is good for your business –...

Hitch up and go with the Nifty 120T trailer mounted boom

Hird offers the Nifty 120T trailer mount boom as the hitch up and go machine for customers looking for boom hire options. The towable cherry picker delivers versatility and excellent operational performance. It is ideal for facilities management companies who need to work at lower levels – for example building...