Design & Manufacture – Bespoke Lifting Equipment UK
At Lifting Gear Products, our partner divisions design and manufacture bespoke lifting equipment, commissioning and installing engineered lifting solutions and mechanical handling systems across the UK, offering you more than just an off-the-shelf solution.
As a UK-based bespoke lifting equipment manufacturer and supplier, we design overhead cranes, lifting beams and mechanical handling systems tailored to your operational and structural requirements.
Working in partnership with our divisional specialists, Dale Lifting and Handling Specialists (Manchester) and Europa Engineering Ltd (Sheffield), we provide design and manufacturing services. Offering end-to-end project delivery for overhead cranes, lifting beams, fabrications, structural steelwork, and complex mechanical handling systems.
From initial concept and feasibility through to installation, proof load testing and handover, our teams combine decades of engineering expertise with full compliance to UK and international standards.
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Through our Manchester and Sheffield divisions, we offer:
- Full 2D and 3D CAD design
- Design calculations and structural verification
- Feasibility studies and concept development
- Value engineering to reduce material usage and cost
- Project management and programme delivery
- Manufacture, installation and commissioning
Our systems are engineered to meet site-specific operational requirements, safety standards, and compliance obligations.
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Delivered by Dale Lifting and Handling Specialists, our Manchester-based division specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke lifting and handling systems and lifting beam manufacture, including:
- Overhead crane systems and gantries
- Swing jib cranes (floor, column or wall mounted)
- Lifting davits and suspended systems
- Lifting beams and spreader beams
- Special grabs, manipulators, and load attachments
- Container lifting frames and big bag handling assemblies
A Complete One-Stop Lifting and Handling Service
Our systems are conceived using advanced CAD software and manufactured in accordance with:
- Machinery Safety Directive
- Relevant British and international standards
- Approved welding procedures and certified materials
We provide full site surveys where required, ensuring lifting and handling equipment is engineered to accommodate structural conditions and operational constraints.
Installation & Proof Load Testing
Where contracted for installation, we provide:
- Full erection and commissioning
- Proof load testing – Find out more about our load proof testing (link to the proof load testing pillar page)
- Certification and documentation
- CE marking (where applicable) and compliance verification
Where installations are conducted by third parties, technical drawings and foundation specifications are supplied to ensure correct implementation.
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Our Sheffield division, Europa Engineering Ltd, delivers high-specification mechanical engineering, fabrication, and machining services for demanding industrial sectors including automotive, manufacturing, and heavy engineering.
Project Design & Engineering
- Full 2D & 3D modelling
- Structural and mechanical design calculations
- Project management from concept to commissioning
- Programme-driven delivery for production-critical environments
Fabrication & Manufacturing Capabilities
- CNC profiling
- CNC bending and forming
- Shot blasting
- Welding to certified standards
- Machining including horizontal and vertical borers
- Milling machines
- 40-tonne lifting capacity
Located in Sheffield, a location globally recognised for engineering excellence, Europa benefits from a strong regional supply chain and highly skilled workforce.
Quality & Compliance
Operations are supported by:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management
- ISO 45001 Health & Safety Accreditation
- BS EN 1090-2 up to Execution Class 3
This ensures structural integrity, traceability and full compliance for fabrication and mechanical engineering projects.
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Through coordinated operations led by Lifting Gear Products, clients benefit from a seamless, integrated approach:
- Initial design consultation
- Concept development and feasibility
- Detailed CAD drawings and customer approval layouts
- Manufacture within our dedicated fabrication facilities
- Shot blasting and powder coating
- Installation and commissioning
- Proof load testing and certification
Our drawing office and in-house engineers ensure every project progresses from concept to completion with full quality assurance oversight.
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We design and manufacture specialist load handling solutions including:
- Vacuum, magnetic and scissor-action grabs
- Rotating load positioning units
- Automatic locking lifting grabs
- Lifting frames and spreader beams
- Custom mechanical handling assemblies
All products are manufactured from certified steel with welding procedures in accordance with applicable standards.
Why Choose Our Design & Manufacture Services?
- 170+ years of combined lifting and handling expertise
- Divisional specialisation in Manchester and Sheffield
- Full turnkey project capability
- In-house design, fabrication, and machining
- Compliance with national and international standards
- Experienced, LEEA-trained and time-served engineers
- UK-based manufacturing and supply chain confidence
By combining specialist divisional expertise with central operational coordination, we ensure every project benefits from both local engineering excellence and national service capability.
Off-the-Shelf Products to Complement Bespoke Projects
In addition to custom-engineered systems, we supply a comprehensive range of lifting equipment, including:
- Chain slings and wire rope
- Webbing and round slings
- Shackles and eyebolts
- Chain blocks and lever hoists
- Clamps and trolleys
- Load measurement and material handling equipment
Browse our lifting and handling products many products are held in stock for rapid delivery across the UK.
Whether you require a bespoke overhead crane system in Manchester or precision mechanical fabrication in Sheffield, our teams are ready to assist.
Speak directly with our design engineers for a no-obligation consultation:
- Contact our Manchester design specialists
- Speak with our Sheffield engineering division
- Or discuss your project with Lifting Gear Products for coordinated delivery
From concept to commissioning, we design, manufacture, and install lifting solutions built for safety, performance, and compliance.
Want to know more about the Europa Group Division? Then why not visit our group website.
