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Contract lifting from Hird – let us take the strain
Hird is celebrating 30 years of the delivering a reliable, high quality and cost-effective contract lifting service to industry. Many customers take advantage of our mini crane hire service, offering the modern, high performance lifting equipment in the UK, including Valla mini cranes and UNIC spider cranes. Our contract lifting...
The world’s smallest mini crane is worth its weight in lifting power
The UNIC URW 094 mini crane is the smallest and lightest mini crane in the world – but like all the machines supplied by Hird, it does a big job. It weighs in at just 1,000kg but still has a lifting capacity of 995kg so is perfect for use in...
Machine operator training from Hird – to work safely and effectively
Hird does not just deliver the right mini cranes, powered access machines and glass lifting equipment – we also provide machine operator training courses so they are used safety and effectively. We are committed to ensuring our customers have a full package of training courses, including manual handling training, forklift...
Valla mini cranes – versatile workhorses of industry
Valla is the mini crane of choice in many industrial sectors because it combines rugged reliability with the latest technology to always do the best job. Hird is the UK distributor for the Italian-made machines, often referred to as pick and carry cranes or compact cranes, and can supply them...
Machinery moving – the way forward with Hird
Hird has the expertise and experience to manage any machinery moving project in the UK – whether that involves one machine or a complete industrial installation. We have expert teams experienced in machine moving across the UK. If customers want to manage the machinery moving project themselves, we can provide...
Hird raises powered access standards – scissor lifts for hire
Working at height safely and effectively requires the right equipment, which is why Hird has a range of high quality scissor lifts for hire. The scissor lift provides a safe and stable access platform to work from at a range of heights. Hird can provide both electric and diesel scissor...
Glazing robots – the intelligent option for glass handling
Glazing robots – the intelligent option for glass handling Futurists have been saying for decades that robots will one day take over the world. When it comes to glass handling equipment, the moment has truly arrived. The case for using glazing robots has been made and proven, which is why...
Hird appointed UK agent for 3B6 load monitoring systems
Hird is delighted to announce it has been appointed as the UK distributor for 3B6. 3B6 designs and produces electronic systems including load monitoring systems, focussing primarily on cranes, lifting equipment and plant machinery. It is a member of the COBO Group of companies, a world leader in the design...