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TV documentary shows ‘spidey power’ on the Shard

A Channel Four TV documentary about building of Europe’s tallest building – The Shard in London – has demonstrated the contribution made to the project by spider cranes supplied by Hird. The programme was broadcast on Wednesday May 2 – and told the story of the construction of the pyramid...

UNIC Mini Spider Cranes

Hird is continuing to supply its UK customers with an extensive range of UNIC mini spider cranes for hire. Hirds chose UNIC as a supplier, as the company manufactures the world’s most compact mini cranes, making them ideal for lifting loads where space and access is restricted. The Hirds fleet...

Hird supplies powered access to Shard Project in London

Last year we told you that Hird was supplying Valla compact mini cranes and Unic mini cranes to carry out glazing work installing all of the 11,500 glass panels at the prestigious ‘Shard’, part of the New London Bridge Quarter development underway in the nation’s capital, including the full London...

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...

UNIC 506 Mini Crane Joins the Hird’ Family

Hird has added a new model to its range of spider cranes available for hire. The URW 506 UNIC mini crane is a diesel crane that is capable of lifting up to 3 tonnes in weight, up to 3.4 metres in height. The URW 506 joins Hird’ other UNIC models...

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...

Hird Opens New Southern Depot

Hird, the Boom hire, Scissor Lift hire and Pick and Carry Crane hire specialists from Hull, Yorkshire, has opened a new depot in Redhill, Surrey, to serve its expanding customer base in London and the south of the Country. The new Southern Depot is perfectly placed to supply London and...