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Ian Reynolds one of Facelifts experienced training instructors has recently delivered a very successful presentation at the Chimney Works Trade Show in Harrogate. Ian presented the Working At Height topic to a large audience with some very positive feedback from members - many requesting further information on how to work safely at height. The National Association of Chimney Sweeps wrote a ... more
Facelift has taken delivery of its first four Upright SL30SL machines and the unique rough terrain lifts are proving a hit with customers. Frank Page Operations Director said: 'Facelift has earned a reputation for providing a total powered access solution with a broad range of products at the right price. The SL30SL is a fantastic bit of kit and for rough terrain work it really has no equal. We ha ... more
Facelift recently worked with Interroute Traffic Operations to assist in the trial use of access equipment to enable safe and accurate measurement of the company's loose stockpiles (particularly road salt.) Previously surveyors had to rely on line of sight to gauge the quantity remaining but this didn't provide accurate results and was known to be a difficult job. However, success was achieved wh ... more
Facelift are pleased to announce Tom Nicholson as National Sales Manager. Tom has fifteen years of experience within the plant hire industry, the last five specifically based within access hire. In his new position, he will be responsible for improving customer service levels and developing new sales strategies for the UK hire market. He will work alongside customers and the companies fifteen stro ... more
In a direct response to customer requests Facelift Access Hire are now offering a unique translation service to Polish clients attending their IPAF training courses. The translator, Ella Dwornikowska is familiar with the industry and terms used in access hire, owns a PAL card and has previous experience in translating for the construction sector. Operations Director Frank Page commented 'Ella ... more
Facelift were recently involved in the build up to Liverpool becoming the proud host of The European Capital of Culture 2008. St Georges Hall, one of the cities famous landmarks was decorated with a series of large brightly coloured flags hung between the halls huge columns, to celebrate the opening of this spectacular event. Liverpool beat off stiff competition to become European Capital of Cu ... more
Facelift Access Hire has taken delivery of 15 H25TPX machines, its sixth order from French Manufacturer Haulotte in the past twelve months. The H25TPX has some unique abilities, not least its improved working area. This has been made far more versatile by the use of a positive/negative articulating fly jib with a 140 degree movement. Alongside its amazing 17.5m outreach and 25m of working height t ... more
Facelift has recently confirmed its 750k order to Finnish based supplier Bronto Skylift, for one of the highest reaching machines available on today?s market - a Bronto 90m HLA (High Level Access). This increases its fleet of machines reaching 34m plus to well over thirty units. The 90m HLA is the latest in high level access from Bronto, and is one of the highest truck mounted platforms in the wo ... more
On the eve of the Rugby World Cup Facelift Access Hire has helped the famous waxworks, Madame Tussauds to lift a 'duplicate' model of Jonny Wilkinson onto a plinth in London's Trafalgar Square, to celebrate our nation's success in reaching the Rugby World Cup Final. Good Luck England !! To view the video click below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp3uv55X30s ... more
Facelift recently joined forces with Arden Construction and gave Chesterton windmill new sails. The Warwickshire windmill is a famous national landmark some 370 years old and believed to be one of only two in existence in the world. The sails, which weighed in at over a tonne each were intially hoisted into place using a crane. They were then positioned by millwright Neil Medcalf, using facelifts ... more
