6 Hird glass lifting machines supporting the rise of the skyscraper
Glass Lifting • Vacuum Glass Lifters
A new report is predicting high-rise buildings will grow in popularity. That is why Hird continues to invest in cutting edge crane and vacuum lifting technology to allow architects to lift their eyes to the skies. AMA Research, which provides market research and consultancy services in the construction sector, says...
Products of the Month 2016 roundup – not a partridge in sight
It’s that time of the year when we look back on the 12 months that have just gone – and that means reviewing our 12 Products of the Month for 2016. You could say we are showcasing what could be 12 lifting and powered access machines for Christmas – and...
Product of the Month – Hydraulica 1200.2 Glass Vacuum Lifter
Product of the Month • Vacuum Glass Lifters
We all know some people who are a bit odd. They have to be handled a bit differently sometimes. Well, the same applies to glass lifting. More than ever before, glass vacuum lifters have to be capable of handling oddly-shaped loads. That is why we’re dedicating Product of the Month...
Innovation and investment make Hird a major force in glass lifting
Glass Lifting • Glazing Robots • Mini Cranes • Operator-Training • Training • Vacuum Glass Lifters
Hird is becoming a major force in glass lifting in the UK thanks to significant investment in equipment over the first six months of 2014 – including the most advanced glazing robots on the market. The mini crane, glass handling and powered access specialist has invested £1.1m on expanding its...
Hird vacuum lifter opens door to lifting success on TV’s Grand Designs
A powerful vacuum lifter supplied by Hird has been used to lift a giant glass sliding door into place for the hit Channel 4 TV show Grand Designs. The Hydraulica 1200 vacuum lifter was used to lift the glass sheet, which at 1,100kg and 6 metres by 3.1 metres, is...
Vacuum lifter equipment – for glass and many other materials
Hird News • Vacuum Glass Lifters
Vacuum lifting is often the ideal solution to moving materials – in a number of different scenarios. Technology has developed rapidly, to the point that vacuum lifters are used regularly in the construction industry, facilities management and in many manufacturing processes. Hird can supply a wide range of vacuum lifter...
Hird offers an impressive range of vacuum lifter equipment
Glass technology has developed rapidly in recent years. That’s why using the right glass lifting equipment, including vacuum lifters, is so vital. We can supply the vacuum lifter that fits your precise needs, so you can get on with your glass lifting project quickly, safely and efficiently. More buildings are...
Compact cranes Yorkshire
Hird is continuing to provide a full range of compact cranes for hire to its Yorkshire customers along with those throughout the UK. The Hull based compact crane specialists stocks a range of pick and carry cranes from leading manufacturer Valla, and its range of static spider cranes comes from...