The LGH blog is your resource hub for all things lifting and rigging—from hands-on how-tos to behind-the-scenes project wins. Whether you’re searching for technical guidance, equipment tips, or real-world success stories, you’ll find valuable insights across every category.
This is where expertise meets application—written by the LGH team for the field teams that count on us.
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At LGH, our fleet of force measurement technologies tops 250 units allowing us to weigh anything from 1 to 500 tonnes. Our load measuring products having an industry leading wireless range of 700m and unrivalled accuracy so there is no reason you shouldn’t come to LGH for your next project. Do have a large industrial […]
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Andy Williams – LGH Operations Manager Andy Williams first started working for LGH in 1985 and is currently the Operations Manager. In his 35 years of experience he has been on the innovating edge of many changes in the industry. We spoke with Andy at LGH UK head office in Greater Manchester, UK: […]
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As we like to say here at LGH – no job is too big! We have some of the toughest, largest scale equipment currently commercially available. LGH equipment has been used on some amazing large-scale construction projects such as the dismantling of Rugeley power station and some difficult and fragile projects like the hanging glass […]
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This month we’re taking a moment to introduce and celebrate the star players of lifting equipment in the construction and maintenance industries. These are the key pieces of lifting equipment that LGH are so proud of and that have proved constantly popular with customers through the years. These key pieces are often used because they […]
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The high-quality lifting gear from LGH is synonymous with a multitude of building projects throughout the UK and Europe. But we’re not only involved in construction projects – LGH has also been involved in some of the UK’s biggest demolition and decommissioning projects. What is demolition and decommissioning? Demolition (or razing) can be small scale […]
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This Tiger product is manufactured from the highest quality steel materials, offering lightweight, compact and rugged construction, producing an extremely strong product. The low head room allows for easy installation in even the most restricted of lifting environments. Key features of this product are: Patented quad cam mechanical brake Break efficiency using an 8 point […]
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Name: Mick Hutchinson What area do you cover? I am based in Head Office, supporting our BDM’s all over the UK with both new and prospect customers. I also specialise in new business development for the company. How long have you been working for LGH? Almost 3 years How long have you been working in […]
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Why Reid Lifting? REID Lifting is the market leading designer and manufacturer of innovative, lightweight, portable and safe lifting systems. When are they available to hire? Available now from 0.5 – 5t capacity with a range of lift height options and beam lengths available. Why choose the Porta Gantry? The REID Lifting Porta-Gantry is a […]
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Air Chain Hoists JDN’s mantra, ‘engineered for extremes’, goes some way to describing the demanding industries that consume these air hoists. In September 2017, LGH acquired JDN’s UK hire division. There is a natural appeal in adding JDN equipment to our specialist range and representing a product that is renowned for its reliability and durability […]
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Minifor Hoists Are high performance and sturdy with excellent weight-power ratios, aluminium alloy housing and unlimited lifting height. For safety, they have adjustable upper and lower stops and brakes incorporated in the motor. All LGH units are fitted with wireless remote controls as standard. 300 and 500kg (direct) models available with 6.5mm wire rope […]
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