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Ladybird fly the flag at SED 2008

05/05/2008

Ladybird at the SED Ladybird Crane Sales exhibited a 30m reach self-erecting tower crane and a 40m reach top-slewing city crane at the SED show in May. The stand attracted people from across the industry who were interested in both buying and hiring pedestrian operated tower cranes. For more information on crane sales go to www.ladybirdcranesales.co.uk

First 50m reach tower crane enters hire fleet

28/04/2008

In response to strong customer demand we have expanded our range of pedestrian operated tower cranes to include the 50m reach top slewing MCT88.

The crane is the big brother of the ever popular MC68 and is able to lift 1.4 tons at 50m and has a 5.0 ton maximum lift. The crane can be supplied with a cab or a radio remote; it is the largest that can be legally operated this way.

The first crane has been erected on an Octagon Developments site in Twickenham.

New Operations Manager appointed

07/01/2008

Owing to our continued growth and desire to offer customers and our suppliers market leading service and support, LBCH has created a new Operations Manager position focusing on service and maintenance. Our new man, Richard, has had years of experience in the lift industry, dealing with service delivery at many levels and in more recent years has specialized on regulatory and operational audit compliance. He is already a valued part of the team here and is aiming to take the company towards an ISO9001-2000 Certification.

Fleet reaches 75 cranes

01/10/2007

Continued demand for our pedestrian operated cranes has led to our fleet expanding to 75 units. Demand has been strong across all sizes of cranes however particularly strong demand has led to growth in the top slewing sector which now makes up one third of our fleet. All of the fleet is new with no crane being more than 6 years old.

Supporting the Serpentine Gallery – July 2007

01/09/2007

Ladybird worked with Bovis Lend Lease to build the 2007 Serpentine Gallery Pavillion. This is an event to support new architects and we were delighted to be involved in this unique project. A self-erecting crane was requested by the German builders to assemble the complex steel structure and panelling. In line with all the contractors on site our services were freely given and we look forward to helping again next year.

Lighthouse Club

01/09/2007

Ladybird Crane Hire has made a commitment to be a corporate sponsor to the Lighthouse Club. The Lighthouse Club Benevolent Fund is the construction industry charity supporting supporting those whose lives are affected by accidents at work. We are proud to be a part of this worthwhile cause and look forward to continuing our support in the future.

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Ladybird reaches Scotland

01/07/2007

Ladybird Crane Hire has erected its first cranes in Scotland over the summer. The first crane was used to assist in demolition work at the Usher Theatre in central Edinburgh and the second crane is being used for a new build in Aberdeen.

First CTT51 in hire fleet

01/04/2007

After continued growth in the demand for top slewing, radio remote control, cranes we have purchased and erected our first Terex-Comedil CTT51. The crane is erected on a Willmott Dixon site in Swindon where it is working on the refurbishment of the town library.

The CTT51 will lift 1,000kgs at 40m and stands on 1.0m mast; this makes it ideal for standing inside lift shafts.

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Terex-Comedil enters hire fleet - February 2007

01/03/2007

In order to grow the hire fleet efficiently Ladybird Crane Hire has moved to a mixed fleet of Potain and Terex-Comedil products. The first Terex-Comedil self-erecting crane was delivered directly to site in Wimbledon. The crane is CBR24 Plus which has a 24m reach jib and a choice of single or three phase power. The crane is being used to construct a new private house and is being folded down each day to avoid over-sailing restrictions.

First on-site CPCS Training Course - January 2007

01/02/2007

As leaders in the field of pedestrian operated crane hire, Ladybird has been at the forefront of setting the standards for training in the industry. Our trainers are amongst only a few that are CPCS qulaified in the UK and in January delivered the first on-site CPCS 'Pedestrian Operated Tower Crane Driver' course to Laing O'Rourke at their site in Swansea. The course covers five days and can take up to three operators. Since then, further courses have been run for Willmott Dixon, Interserve and Galliford Try.

Dartmouth - Floating Crane

10/01/2007

As a specialist in self-erecting cranes, Ladybird Crane Hire has always been able to achieve the seemingly impossible. This is exemplified by a project in Dartmouth for Midas Homes. The challenge was to build a new home by the river with access only from the river. The solution was to site an IGO21, 26m reach self-erecting crane, on a raft jacked up on the bed of the river. The logistics of achieving this involved a number of mobile crane lifts, barges and tugs however the installation went smoothly and the crane was operational at the beginning of December 2006. The job is set to run for 18 months. More Photos

Ladybird Crane Hire - Website Relaunch

15/03/2006

Ladybird Crane Hire relaunch their website, reflecting the continued success of the company.

Self Erecting Crane - In Use At Houses Of Parliament

01/01/2006

A Ladybird Self Erecting Crane is used at the Palace of Westminster (UK Parliament) to help carry out improvement to the surrounding grounds. One of the reasons for choosing a Ladybird Self Erecting Crane is that it will not damage the ground of this "World Heritage Site".

How The Enterprise Was Created

01/01/2004

Ladybird Crane Hire was founded in 2004.

Self erecting cranes have been in use on the continent for many years but were a technology unknown in the UK.

Self erecting cranes make it possible to use a crane on smaller builds compared to conventional cranes. This is possible because of the comparitively lower transportation, installation and operational costs as well as the small on site footprint.

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