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Full access platform and glass lifting hire solution for Quintiles
Hird provided a full access and lifting hire solution for Quintiles’ new head office in Green Park, Bracknell, Reading. The drug company’s building required interior remedial works within its glass atrium along with some glazing work at height. The glass handling and mini crane specialists provided a UNIC 706 mini...
EMU glazing robot provides quick & easy glass installation
Hird provided a glazing package to Chichester District Council to support the building work of a new recessed viewing screen at an important archaeological site in the city. The glass handling and mini crane specialists supplied an EMU glazing robot enabling glazers to install glass panels, each weighing 296kg, to...
New Range of A-frames, glass mules & glass lifting accessories
Hird now offers an extensive range of glass mules (or power trucks) and glass A-frame trolleys for hire across its UK depot network. Glass mules are used in conjunction with glass A-frame trolleys to safely move panes of glass. Using a glass mule means that there is a minimal amount...
New Delivery Truck – servicing South and West Yorkshire
Hird has introduced a brand new delivery truck to its fleet – offering an even faster, more efficient and safer delivery service for customers. The 8-wheel Volvo FM vehicle is specifically designed for plant delivery with a rear steering axle that gives optimum manoeuvrability while operating in tight spaces. It...
Hird – Voted No.1 by Access Link members
The UK’s Access link, the association of independent rental companies held its Spring meeting on Wednesday. The Link, now in its 12th year held its spring meeting in Coventry on Wednesday March 23rd with a record attendance of 28 reporting a good start to 2011. The meeting was hosted by...
McLaren Bring In Hird Spider Crane
McLaren is set to open its new showroom in London’s most expensive residential development. McLaren London will be located in the stunning landmark location, One Hyde Park. Situated at the top of Sloane Street in the heart of Knightsbridge, between Harvey Nichols and Harrods, McLaren London will be positioned on...
Making Panel Installation Easy with the Geko PV+
Hird has provided the vacuum technology necessary to enable one of its customers to quickly and safely install composite panels. The boom hire, scissor lift hire and pick and carry compact crane hire specialists from Hull, Yorkshire, recently supplied a Geko PV+ (glaslift 250) which can pick, carry and install...