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The Hidden Cost of Downtime: How Regular Overhead Crane Maintenance Protects Your Bottom Line
When you think of overhead crane maintenance, it’s easy to focus on the immediate cost of a service visit or repair.
The Evolution of the Overhead Crane: From Steam to Smart Lifting Systems
When you’re evaluating a lifting systems partner, understanding where overhead cranes and overhead gantry cranes come from gives you confidence in assessing legacy, reliability, and technological depth. From the rope
Leading with Integrity: How Lifting Systems Embeds QSHE into Every Service
At Lifting Systems, health, safety, quality, and environmental responsibility are more than just compliance checkboxes, they are the foundation of how we work. Under the leadership of Nick Thorburn, Group
On the Road with Comege: Bringing CE-Certified Jib Cranes to the UK Market
This November, Lifting Systems and our partners at Comege will be hitting the road to meet resellers across the UK. It’s an opportunity to showcase the strength of our partnership,
How Lifting Systems Ltd Delivers a Complete Overhead Crane Removal Service
Overhead cranes don’t last forever. Maybe your lifting system has reached the end of its operational life. Maybe it no longer meets your site’s needs or current safety regulations. Or
Lifting Systems Northampton: Overhead Cranes & Gantry Solutions
When you think of Northampton, you might picture a historic market town in the heart of England. But for Lifting Systems Ltd, Northampton is the beating heart of our operations,
Why Lifting Systems Is the Go-To Overhead Crane and Gantry Partner in the UK
Whether you’re a reseller looking for a reliable overhead crane and gantry manufacturing partner or an end user needing full lifecycle support, Lifting Systems brings a unique, self-sufficient approach to
What to Look for in a UK Crane Maintenance Partner
When it comes to maintaining your lifting equipment, not all overhead crane and gantry maintenance providers are created equal. If you’re searching for the best crane maintenance partner in the
What Are the Legal Requirements for Overhead Gantry Cranes in the UK?
When buying, installing, or operating an overhead gantry crane in the UK, it’s not just about performance, it’s also about legal compliance. From CE markings to LOLER inspections, there are
Buying a Crane? Why the Cheapest Option Could Cost You More in the Long Run
When purchasing an overhead gantry crane, it’s easy to let price drive your decision. But what seems like a good deal upfront could become a costly mistake over the long

Overhead Gantry Crane Terminology: UK vs US
When sourcing or specifying crane systems internationally, language barriers don’t just mean different accents; they can mean different terms for the same piece of equipment. Nowhere is this more evident
How to Choose the Right Overhead Crane for Your Industry
When it comes to streamlining operations, improving safety, and increasing efficiency, overhead gantry cranes play a vital role across a wide range of industries. But with so many options available—single
Top 5 Challenges in Lifting Operations and How the Right Equipment Solves Them
In the manufacturing and industrial environment, lifting system operations are integral to daily processes. However, they come with their own set of challenges that can affect safety, efficiency, and productivity.
Test Weight Rentals for Crane Load Testing
Load testing is not negotiable when it comes to overhead crane safety and compliance. At Lifting Systems, we provide reliable and convenient test weight rental services to help companies meet
Unipart Power Drive: A Smart Move in Overhead Crane Repurposing
Unipart Power Drive recently faced a common challenge: what to do with perfectly good equipment that’s no longer needed in its current location. In this case, it involved two gantry