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Hoist UK Makes a Point at Warwick Arts Centre

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

Suppliers are sometimes put into boxes by consultants and customers alike. Hoist UK are no different in that their core business is seen as being the live touring and events industry, which is really not the case.

Hoist UK are a British manufacturer who produce their own lifting and rigging products, as well as working within in a close team of some of the world’s best and well know stage engineering manufacturers to create a total project solution in theatre, retail, industrial and the live event industry.

Stage engineering specialists Hoist UK have supplied and installed a lightweight aluminium rigging bridge system at Warwick Arts Centre for their 1,500 seat concert theatre, Butterworth Hall.

The aluminium bridge rigging system covers an area of 360m2 and contains twenty moving and lockable rigging bridges, each capable of suspending a load of up to 1000kg and with a span of more than five metres with two moving and lockable points for any load bearing purpose.

The Hoist UK rigging bridge system is manufactured using aluminium components which contain a variety of tracks ranging from a 135mm deep track weighing just 6.5kg/m to a 250mm deep track weighing 14.5kg/m and capable of suspending a 2000kg load on a 3.4 metre unsupported span.

ALU is a strong, ergonomic and safe system which complies with EN13001 (Eurocode 9) and consists of a range of tracks, trolleys and suspension brackets to be configured as required for the application, with all the bridges and trolleys being smooth running and silent for a perfect theatre installation.

Hoist UK’s Paul Jordan says: “The beauty about this system is that due to being a lightweight extruded aluminium track, we can maximise the capacity of the rigging points, without using all the capacity of the roof structure of the venue, as the use of conventional universal beam or steel track would reduce your show loading capabilities”.

Howard Potts, Technical Director of Warwick Arts Centre says: “After seeing one of Hoist UK’s previous installations of ALU at the Royal Shakespeare Company, I was sold on this being the perfect solution to my project needs. The bridges using this system were so easy to manoeuvre into the position and I could see how flexible my new rigging system would be using this as the basis of the design”.

“Our new rigging system is exactly what we wanted and will make the creation of hanging points so much simpler and easier to execute in the zone above our taught wire grid for forthcoming productions” adds Howard Potts.

Hoist UK’s Tony Dickson comments: “In order to maximise the coverage of the system we had to design and manufacture a set of bespoke brackets that clip to the existing roof trusses, as it wasn’t possible to site drill or weld in the roof void”

“We provided the customer with a full technical submission with a formal set of structural calculations and design drawings to show how we were planning to connect the system to the existing structure, which was signed off by their structural engineer” adds Paul Jordan from Hoist UK.

Hoist UK will be opening a new demonstration and training facility at their Bromborough HQ during March, with the aluminium track system and lots of other new and exciting products available for their visitors to get hands on experience with…

For further information visit: www.hoistuk.com or contact: info@hoistuk.com

Remember: Safety Above All

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Hoist UK to Open New Facilities

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

In an unprecedented and in what some might feel a daring move, Hoist UK has decided not to exhibit at any of the national or international trade shows this year. Instead they have decided to open a demonstration room and teaching facility at their new premises on the Wirral.

“We feel that our clients deserve to be given the time to thoroughly understand our products and services” says Tony Dickson, Director of Hoist UK. “This new facility will allow a lot more one to one time to be spent with our clients than we could ever get at trade shows, and let them get a working knowledge and understanding of our products and our team so that they can be confident in what they are specifying or buying” he adds.

The demonstration room will house the full range of HUK products, as well as products from our partners JR Clancy, Niscon Inc. and Verlinde, all of which will be installed and fully functional including some motion control products and a 3d flying rig.

The Hoist UK technical team will be on hand to talk through the operation and benefits of the equipment whereby the visitors will have the time to acquire all the information and if they are so disposed get the full “hands on” experience of the equipment.

In addition to the demonstration room, Hoist UK will offer full technical training packages in the lecture room on hoists, winches, control and a full range of truss and lifting equipment. The training courses are aimed at technicians, users and equipment specifiers alike and will provide a good overall knowledge of theoretical and practical disciplines.

Fellow Director Paul Jordan says “We are very excited about this move, we hope that our open approach to training in the form of motor, control and truss schools and having fully functional equipment readily available will allow people to fully understand what can be done, what is available and how lifting operations can be completed safely and economically”.

Although all visits will have to be scheduled through Louise Dickson, Hoist UK will offer a virtually open invitation to the training and demonstration rooms to all their industry colleagues when the facility opens in March 2012, they hope that everyone will feel welcome, hardened industry professionals, people new to the industry and students alike. “Obviously there will be times when there are formal training sessions being held but we hope to see as many people as possible, just let us have some notice before coming so we can get the tea and biscuits in” says Louise.

For more information on training courses and dates or to arrange a visit please contact our training team on: training@hoistuk.com or +44 (0)151 334 7682.

For further information visit: http://hoistuk.com/ or contact: info@hoistuk.com

Remember: Safety Above All

 

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Computer and Email Maintenance

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

Hoist UK will be closing for Christmas on Friday 23rd December 2011, and will return on Tuesday 3rd January 2012.

During this period, and throughout the first week of January, our server will be undergoing maintenance work and we may have some disruption to services during this time period.

If you suspect that your email or enquiry has not reached us, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone or fax.

In the meantime, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very merry Christmas, and a happy new year from the Hoist UK Team

Remember: Safety Above All

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Hoist UK Announce New Partnership With D2Cranes

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Hoist UK are pleased to announce an exclusive distributorship of the D2cranes range of cleanroom hoists, crane components and lifting equipment for the United Kingdom and Ireland.

In the current era of intense competition, companies are constantly under pressure to develop new and innovative products in shorter time cycles, at lower cost and with ever higher quality, so the use of clean room environments within this manufacturing sector are becoming more prevalent.

D2cranes are dedicated to the development and manufacture of innovative, safe, clean and efficient hoists, with Hoist UK integrating these products into their designs to provide a complete lifting solution for the customer.

Hoist UK director, Paul Jordan comments: “This new range of hoists, cranes and lifting structures are suitable for all cleanroom environments from the food industry to the semi-conductor industry and our products cover all cleanroom applications. Because of the stringent specifications required for cleanroom environments we do not recommend the use of modified standard industrial equipment, and the products offered through Hoist UK have been designed specifically for cleanroom use by D2cranes”.

Roland Hessels, Managing Director of D2cranes explains: “The range of cleanroom hoists is based on three main selection criteria and subject to your specification and budget we will select products from our Optimate, Dedicate or Ultimate range of hoists, all of which can be seen in detail in the clean room area of the Hoist UK website”.

Paul Jordan, Director of Hoist UK comments: “We are very excited to begin this new distributorship as both D2cranes technical expertise and Hoist UK experience will make this a perfect partnership.”

REMEMBER: “SAFETY ABOVE ALL”

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Factory / Site Labourer Position Available

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

Due to our increased growth and expansion, Hoist UK Ltd require an Factory/Site Labourer to assist with install, service and repair lifting equipment to support existing clients within the UK industrial, theatre and the touring and event industry.

The position will be based at our Bromborough works on the Wirral and will require working from our customers sites, when necessary:

Job Title: Factory/Site Labourer

Location: Bromborough based, with UK National Coverage

Wage: Hourly paid + Overtime

Start Date: ASAP

Duties:

  • Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of the workshop and offices.
  •  Assisting competant engineers with the preparation and testing of new mechanical and electrical lifting equipment prior to dispatch.
  • Packaging and dispatch of products, accepting goods inward deliveries of raw materials
  • Assisting with the service, testing and repair of customers electrical and mechanical lifting equipment both at our premises in Bromborough and maybe at the clients premises, always operating with a competant service engineer.
  • Assisting a service engineer with the installation of lifting equipment at a clients premises.

Skills and Qualifications required:

  • Current, clean (up to 3 points) driving licence is required,
  • Fork lift truck and IPAF licences are an advantage, but not essential as the successful applicant will be trained in the use of this equipment.
  • Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level (or equivelent) is a requirement
  • Computer literacy is not essential but a basic understanding of word and Excel is preferred. An ability to read engineering drawings or circuit diagrams even at the basic level will be an major advantage.
  • The suitable candidate should also have had experience within a workshop and building site environment and be able to work under instruction and in a team.
  • Candidates will need to be fit and active as the post requires some lifting, carrying and climbing on scaffold.
  • Candidates should be bright, enthusiastic and punctual, they will need to be smart in appearance and personable as they may be on a clients site at times.
  • The position will be based at our Bromborough works on the Wirral and will require working from our customers sites, when necessary.

The successful candidate(s) will undergo a full in house training programme on our requirements for the role.

If the candidate shows suitable aptitude they will also be given the oportunity to train for a fork lift truck licence, IPAF licence and CSCS cards as ongoing support for this job oportunity.

All applications and your CV should be sent to: jobs@hoistuk.com and will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

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Hoist UK introduce the new Integrated Lighting Bar Winch (ILB)

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Hoist UK boast an impressive range of products, which are designed and manufactured in house, and they believe that UK based manufacture is extremely important in Britain’s dwindling economy.

Hoist UK are proud to announce the launch of their Integrated Lighting Bar Winch, which is a truss mounted, fully integrated lighting bar and winch system; designed and built with both safety and economy in mind for the end user.

The ILB is perfectly suited for small studios, theatres and school applications due to its compact and modular design. It’s simple ‘plug and play’ design allows a quick and easy installation; which will inevitably save time and money, compared to a standard pilewind winch installation as only one item needs to be mounted in the venue rather than multiple products.

An electrical pilewind winch (rated for loads of 125kg and 250kg and with up to six lines) is mounted within the truss, along with a number of drop pulleys which allows a quick and easy method of raising and lowering lighting bars, scenery backdrops or similar suspensions.

The ILB is an extremely versatile product, in that it can be mounted to most structures with a simple clip or hanger. Key safety features of the Integrated Lighting Bar Winch are:

• Six position limit switch

• High starting torque

• Thermal overload protection

• Manual override operation for emergency use (with safety interlock)

• Self-sustaining gearbox

• Additional safety holding brake

• Unique integral safety gear

Hoist UK’s motto is Safety Above All, and all of their products are designed with this in mind.

For more information on this product, please click here

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Hoist UK announce a new range of clean room hoists and crane components

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Hoist UK are please to announce an exclusive distributorship of the D2cranes range of clean room hoists, crane components and lifting equipment.

In the current era of intense competition, companies are constantly under pressure to develop new and innovative products in shorter time cycles, at lower cost and with ever higher quality. Worldwide, the demand for safe, sustainable, clean and innovative products is growing and since 2009.

D2cranes and their dedicated partner Hoist UK have anticipated these requirements by developing a range of hoists and cranes, suitable for operation within a clean room environment.

D2cranes are dedicated to the development and manufacture of innovative, safe, clean and efficient lifting solutions.

Our range of hoists and cranes are suitable for all clean room environments from food industry to the semi-conductor industry and we are developing the products for clean room applications, because we don’t just sell standard products for clean room use, but have a range of products fit for purpose and specifically designed for clean room use.

Clean room hoists are based on three main selection categories:

OPTIMATE: The Optimate hoist is based on standard wire rope or belt hoist technology with modifications to make it suitable for operation in a clean room environment.

DEDICATE: The Dedicate is built up out from of a series of hoists, that are specially designed for environments in which minimal contamination has highest priority.

ULTIMATE: The design of the Ultimate hoist is our high-end solution based on the specifications of our most demanding customers of lifting installations in cleanrooms.

 For more information on the complete range of clean room hoists and components, please click here…

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ULC TT Nominated for Innovation Awards at PLASA 2011

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Hoist UK Limited have reached the final of this year’s Innovation Awards at PLASA 2011 for their unique ULC TT Universal Load Corner, offered through their sister company Truss UK Ltd

The PLASA Awards for Innovation recognises products which advance the industry by demonstrating a new style of thinking, improving technical practice, or taking a key step forward in terms of safety.

The load corner unit eliminates the need to try and support the truss either side of a conventional corner block or worse still suspend from it. The ULC TT Universal Load Corner which is an integral part of the TT series of truss is a structurally rated and certified six (6) way corner complete with a suspension and load point for up to 2,500kgs.

Paul Jordan, Designer of the Universal Load Corner says “The ULC TT shows that thinking outside the box on a new development actually works. Up to now truss manufacturers have produced corner units that only work as corners as generally they are not rated for load and subsequently don’t have load tables available for them. The ULC TT is load rated and hangs the truss from the most efficient position with its independently rotating eyes, eliminating any cantilever loads from the structure.”

“We are very proud to have reached the final of PLASA’s Innovations Awards 2011. Bringing new ideas to the entertainment industry form a vital part of development, and we believe that our TT series is the new concept in trussing…One Truss with Numerous Configurations”, adds Hoist UK’s Tony Dickson.

Truss UK will promote British engineering at its best with innovative product development for the entertainment industry offering “Quality at Every Stage”.

REMEMBER: “Safety Above All”

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Lifting Equipment Service Engineer Position Available

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Due to our increased growth and expansion, Hoist UK Ltd require an experienced Service Engineer to install, service and repair lifting equipment  to support existing clients within the UK industrial, theatre and the touring and event industry.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and will have experience in a lifting equipment environment. The candidate should be able to demonstrate that they have experience of installing, commissioning, servicing, maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical lifting equipment such as chain hoists, overhead travelling cranes, rope hoists, winches, monorails and slewing cranes at our customer sites. The suitable candidate should also have a good working knowledge of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).

The position will be based at our Bromborough works on the Wirral and will require working from our customers sites, when necessary.

Job Title: Lifting Equipment Service Engineer

Location: Bromborough based, with UK national coverage

Salary: Negotiable based on experience

Start Date: October 2011

Skills and Qualifications required:

  • Proven track record within the lifting equipment industry
  • Experience within the UK entertainment Industry in particular hoists, truss and rigging (preferred, but not essential)
  • Good IT skills including Office (Word and Excel) and ideally some basic understanding of CAD
  • Ideally an ability to read and understand electrical and /or mechanical engineering drawings
  • Knowledge and understanding of LOLER & PUWER.
  • Full clean current UK driving license
  • Holding a current IPAF & CSCS card (preferred but not essential)

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.

Applications will be accepted up until the 9th September 2011 with interviews commencing on the 19th September 2011 and a starting date during October 2011.

All applications and your CV should be sent to: jobs@hoistuk.com and will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

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ABTT 2011 – Stand of the Year

Saturday, June 18th, 2011

On their first joint showing the Hoist UK / Truss UK stand bagged the “Stand of the Year” award at the 2011 ABTT Show for their imaginative use of product, which showcased the new range of truss products perfectly, with the group promoting “British Engineering at its best” with innovative product development for the entertainment industry offering “Quality at Every Stage”.

Tony Dickson, Director of both Truss UK & Hoist UK commented: “This was the perfect outcome  for the launch of  Truss UK’s new product range, as they were very well recieved during the shown, with the icing on the cake being this award”.

“We are excited about the new products, particularly the TT series of truss and Universal Load Corner (ULC), as these are very unique products only available from Truss UK”, adds Paul Jordan, Director of Truss UK & Hoist UK.

Truss UK’s new sales engineer Richard Mangham also made his debut at the trade show with the new products. Richard comments: “These are really great products and now they have been officially launched, I will be initially following up on the leads generated during the show and then be visiting you all in the coming months”.

For more information on the Truss UK range, visit: www.trussuk.com and for more information on the Hoist UK products visit: www.hoistuk.com

Remember: “Safety Above All” and insist upon “Quality At Every Stage”.

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