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Winlet glazing robots a big hit with Hird glass handling customers

Revolutionary glazing robots from Winlet are proving to be a big hit – thanks to the excellent capabilities of these new glass handling and lifting machines. Hird is the UK and Ireland distributor for the Winlet glazing robot, manufactured in Denmark by GMV. The glass handling equipment is proving very...

Spider cherry picker hire from Hird – versatile powered access performance

Spider booms, or spider cherry pickers, are among the most versatile access platform machines in the business. They are excellent for working on rough terrain, or where ground is potentially unstable, which is why Hird has a wide range of spider cherry pickers for hire. We have tracked spider booms,...

Valla 20D TRX – the multi-task mini crane for construction

Best use of resources – personnel, material and machines – is critical on a modern construction site, which is why tracked mini cranes, such as the Valla 20D TRX, are in popular demand. In the past, the traditional tower crane was relied upon for most lifting tasks on larger sites,...

Spider cranes for glass handling – Hird has the knowhow

Hird has rapidly developed a leading reputation for supplying spider cranes for glass handling – so you can be sure to get the right equipment and the best technical advice. Spider cranes are a specific type of mini crane which have stabilising legs which are deployed when the crane is...

Vacuum lifters for all glass handling requirements

Vacuum lifters are sophisticated pieces of equipment which can be used in conjunction with mini cranes and spider cranes to carry and manipulate glass sheets. Hird has a wide range of vacuum lifters for sale and hire, including the Woods Powr-Grip range and glass handling attachments supplied by Kappel, including...

Cherry pickers for hire at Hird – you’re spoilt for choice

If you need to work at height, the chances are you will consider using cherry pickers – which are highly versatile powered access machines that provide safe and versatile aerial platforms to work from. Hird can offer a wide range of cherry pickers, also known as aerial booms or aerial...

Spider cranes – frighteningly good performance

The only thing that’s scary about spider cranes is their performance. Given their relatively small size as mini cranes, they can pack a big punch. Hird has an excellent range of UNIC spider cranes for hire and for sale. A spider crane can be the best option for a range...

Hird to demonstrate benefits of 3B6 at Vertikal Days

Hird is marking its appointment as the UK distributor for 3B6 load monitoring systems by demonstrating their benefits at Vertikal Days next month. The company will be showing off 3B6 on a dedicated stand at the UK and Ireland’s fastest-growing lifting and access event, taking place at Haydock Park, Merseyside,...