GB Access, one of the UK\u2019s leading suppliers of hoists for hire, is celebrating 30 years in business with an \u00a3800,000 investment in new equipment.<\/p>\n
Following the company’s acquisition by A-Plant in 2015, GB Access has experienced a period of rapid growth, investing \u00a37m in new technology and increasing its fleet from 240 hoists to 418.<\/p>\n
Continuing to elevate the company\u2019s offering, GB Access has recently purchased a new Alimak 650 25\/50 Twin Cage construction hoist.<\/p>\n
The machines, which boast a 2m wide and 5m long platform, were delivered to London\u2019s new Marble Arch Place development in April to assist with the construction of a new landmark building and striking gateway to the West End.<\/p>\n
In June, the company will also be taking delivery of a new arctic unit, featuring a custom-built HIAB crane and step frame trailer designed to enable GB Access to carry loads up to 16,000kg \u2013 almost doubling the payload of the company\u2019s existing HIAB rigid lorries.<\/p>\n
Director of GB Access, Nigel Bland, said the investment highlights the company\u2019s commitment to provide customers with the latest innovative products to be brought to market.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cWe continually update our fleet to ensure that our customers hire reliable, safe, environmentally friendly equipment, that incorporates the latest technology.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur latest investments will be the pride of the GB Access fleet and we hope that the new equipment will open up new specialist opportunities for us in this sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past 12 months we have already invested over \u00a33m and our purchasing spree is set to continue throughout 2019 to ensure we remain the UK\u2019s market leader.\u201d<\/p>\n
Throughout 2019, GB Access will also be marking its 30-year anniversary with a variety of fundraising initiatives in aid of A-Plant corporate charity, The Princes Trust and Sue Ryder – a charity local to the company\u2019s Peterborough head office.<\/p>\n
Founded in 1953, Sue Ryder supports people living with a terminal illness, a neurological condition or those who have lost a loved one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"