en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK Hoist UK recently completed the supply and installation of a free-standing jib crane at an undisclosed customer factory. The equipment is designed to enhance safety and efficiency in manual handling operations.

According to Hoist UK, this is a customized lifting solution tailored to specific operational needs, helping to improve workplace productivity. The jib crane has a rated load of 125 kg, a boom length of 2.5 meters, and a hook height of 4 meters. The equipment is operated manually via a slewing mechanism and is equipped with a Verlinde VX electric chain hoist mounted on a hand-pushed trolley. The company stated that the introduction of this crane has made load handling in specific areas of the factory more reliable, reduced manual handling, and improved operator safety.

Hoist UK noted that this case once again demonstrates its ability to design, supply, and install customized lifting solutions tailored to individual customer needs. Founded in 2006 by Tony Dickson and Paul Jordan, the company initially served as a distributor for the French brand Verlinde lifting equipment in the UK market. Currently, Hoist UK provides design, manufacturing, and installation services for lifting and handling systems for the industrial and entertainment sectors, with products including overhead crane systems, electric chain hoists, actor winches, shackles, and related equipment. The company offers end-to-end services from technical consultation to delivery and installation, serving customers in the UK and international markets, and delivering lifting and handling projects across multiple sectors.

In November 2025, Hoist UK established a partnership with industrial lifting equipment manufacturer ERIKKILA to supply light crane systems and related equipment to the UK market. This collaboration aims to improve accessibility to ERIKKILA's ergonomically designed lifting and handling products, including light crane systems and jib cranes.