What Rhc does

RHC Lifting Limited is a UK-based specialist in bespoke lifting equipment solutions and maintenance services, headquartered in Wickwar, Bristol, and operating six regional branches across Southern England and South Wales. The company designs, supplies, installs, and services industrial lifting equipment including overhead gantry cranes, electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, vacuum lifting beams, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), jib cranes, scissor lift tables, and Capital Safety height safety systems. It also holds exclusive UK distribution for AUTEC industrial radio remote control systems, including ATEX/IECEx-certified explosion-proof variants, and operates as the only authorised AUTEC repair centre in the UK. The company employs 45 field engineers with over 580 years of combined experience, and serves blue-chip customers in aerospace (GKN Aerospace, Airbus), nuclear energy (Oldbury Power Station), waste management (SUEZ), and ports (Bristol Port), among others.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales (cranes, hoists, lifting accessories), recurring service contracts (LOLER inspections, preventative maintenance, 24-hour breakdown cover), professional services (lifting consultation, crane design and stress analysis using Autodesk 3D Inventor, load testing), and authorised distribution/repair for third-party brands. Go-to-market is sales-led direct sales through field engineers providing site assessments, consultancy, design, installation, and ongoing maintenance. The company was acquired by WH Scott & Son (Engineers) Ltd in 2024 and in the same year acquired Premier Lifting & Safety, expanded its South Wales and South East of England branch footprint, and relocated its Bristol head office to Wickwar. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, Alcumus SafeContractor, and LEEA full membership.

Name

Rhc

Legal name

RHC Lifting Limited

Website

https://rhclifting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RHC Lifting is a UK-based specialist in bespoke lifting equipment and maintenance services, operating six branches across Southern England and South Wales with 45 field engineers serving aerospace, nuclear, waste, ports, and construction sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG), Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL)

Keywords

• Overhead gantry cranes
• Lifting equipment supply
• Crane maintenance services
• LOLER inspection services
• Industrial lifting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lifting Equipment Sales: Sale of overhead gantry cranes, hoists, lifting equipment, crane kits, and accessories
2. Servicing and Maintenance: Ongoing servicing, maintenance, LOLER inspections, and breakdown cover for all lifting equipment
3. Radio Remote Control Systems: Supply, repair, refurbishment and modernisation of AUTEC industrial radio remote control systems
4. Consultation and Design: Lifting consultation, crane drawing, design work and stress analysis services
5. Load Testing and Certification: Proof load testing for lifting equipment and racking systems with certification

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RHC Lifting supplies bespoke overhead gantry cranes, electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists, jib cranes, light crane systems, vacuum lifting beams, scissor tables, automated guided vehicles and manual lifting equipment, alongside authorised distribution of AUTEC radio remote control systems and Capital Safety height safety equipment. The company also delivers end-to-end lifting services including LOLER/PUWER inspections, scheduled maintenance, breakdown cover, refurbishment, load testing, structural design and stress analysis, fabrication, installation, operator training and lifting consultation. They serve industrial manufacturers, aerospace, nuclear, waste management, ports and construction sectors across the UK.

Product overview

RHC Lifting is a lifting equipment and crane solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of bespoke products and services. The core product portfolio includes overhead gantry cranes, electric and wire rope hoists, light crane systems, jib cranes, vacuum lifting beams, automated guided vehicles (AGV), and manual lifting equipment. The company also distributes AUTEC industrial radio remote control systems (Air Series, Dynamic Series, LK NEO EX ATEX) and Capital Safety height safety equipment as authorized partners. Service offerings encompass LOLER inspections, crane servicing and maintenance, breakdown repairs, complete refurbishment and modernization, load testing, lift shaft beam testing, professional design and stress analysis using Autodesk 3D Inventor, fabrication and installation, operator training, and lifting consultation. The company operates across multiple UK locations (Bristol, Plymouth, Yeovil, Southampton, London, South Wales) and serves aerospace, energy, waste management, nuclear, and general industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overhead Gantry Cranes Custom-designed overhead gantry crane systems for industrial lifting applications, available in various configurations and capacities, supplied and installed by RHC Lifting for UK industrial customers.
• Electric Chain Hoists Electric chain hoists for general industrial lifting applications, including wind turbine variants, supplied from SWF Krantechnik.
• Wire Rope Hoists Heavy-duty wire rope hoists for demanding industrial lifting applications.
• Crane Kits Complete crane kit solutions supplied for assembly and installation by customers.
• Explosion Proof (EX) Lifting Equipment Specialised lifting equipment certified for use in explosive atmospheres and hazardous environments, including ATEX-compliant variants.
• Light Crane Systems Lightweight overhead crane systems for flexible material handling in industrial settings.
• Jib Crane Wall-mounted or floor-supported jib cranes for localized lifting operations within industrial facilities.
• Latching Crane Systems Advanced multi-crane latching systems for coordinated lifting operations, including applications at aerospace composite manufacturing facilities (e.g., Airbus A380 wing assembly).
• Scissor Tables (including Cargo Master) Hydraulic scissor lift tables for vertical material movement, including Cargo Master models for industrial load handling.
• Vacuum Lifting Beam Vacuum-powered lifting beams for handling smooth-surface materials including composite carbon fibre components (used at GKN Aerospace for wing spar handling).
• Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) Driverless transport systems for automated material movement within industrial facilities.
• Mobile & A-Frame Gantries Portable gantry systems for flexible lifting operations at various locations.
• Man Basket & Crane Slung Emergency Rescue Man Basket Personnel lifting baskets certified for safe personnel transport via crane, including emergency rescue variants.
• Manual Lifting Equipment Hand-operated lifting devices and equipment for general industrial use.
• Lifting and Spreader Beams Load-spreading beams for balanced multi-point lifting operations.
• Loose Tackle Individual lifting tackle components including hooks, shackles, and slings.
• The Automatic Safety Hook Specialized safety hooks with automatic locking mechanisms for safer lifting operations.
• Roll & Reel Handling Devices Specialized devices for handling rolls, reels, and coils in industrial settings.
• Powered A-Frame Gantry Motorized A-frame gantry systems for powered lifting operations.
• AUTEC Radio Remotes (Air Series, Dynamic Series, LK NEO EX) Industrial wireless radio remote control systems for cranes and lifting equipment, including Air Series, Dynamic Series, and LK NEO EX ATEX-certified models for explosive atmospheres.
• Height Safety Equipment (Capital Safety) Fall protection and height safety systems including horizontal and vertical lifeline systems, supplied and installed as an approved Capital Safety service centre.
• Process Cranes (incl. Waste Handling Grab Cranes) Custom process crane systems for specialised applications including waste handling grab cranes and energy-from-waste facilities (e.g., SUEZ EfW plants).
• Servicing, Maintenance & LOLER Inspections Comprehensive servicing, maintenance, and statutory LOLER/PUWER inspections for all lifting equipment regardless of original manufacturer, with 24-hour breakdown response.
• Crane Refurbishment & Modernisation Complete refurbishment and modernization services for existing crane systems, including automation upgrades (e.g., Oldbury Nuclear crane refurbishment project).
• Load Testing Proof load testing for lifting equipment using test weights and hydraulic jacks, with certification upon completion.
• Lift Shaft Beam Load Testing Load testing services for lift/elevator shaft supporting steelwork beams prior to commissioning.
• Crane Drawing, Design & Stress Analysis Professional crane design services using Autodesk 3D Inventor for structural design and finite element analysis.
• Fabrication & Installation Welding and fabrication services for custom lifting equipment and steelwork structures, with full on-site installation.
• Crane and Lifting Training Non-accredited crane operator and slinger/signaller training courses, valid for 3 years.
• Lifting Consultation Expert consultancy services for selecting the right lifting solutions and meeting safety requirements.
• Hoist General Overhaul Complete overhaul services for hoists to restore optimal operating condition.
• Industrial Radio Remote Repair UK-based repair service for industrial radio remote control systems, operated as the only authorised AUTEC radio remote systems repair centre in the UK.
• Radio Remote Refurbishment & Modernisation Refurbishment and modernization services for existing radio remote control systems, including data feedback upgrades.
• Industrial Radio Remote Spare Parts Supply of authentic spare parts for AUTEC and other industrial radio remote brands including motherboards, batteries, and chargers.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SWF KrantechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner for overhead cranes and hoist components. SWF Krantechnik is a world-renowned specialist supplier of crane and hoist technology.
• AUTECcoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial UK agent for AUTEC industrial radio remote control systems. RHC Lifting operates the only authorised AUTEC radio remote systems repair centre in the UK. Offers ATEX/EX certified explosion-proof radio remote systems.
• 3M Capital Safety (DBI Sala & Protecta)coreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial partner for height safety equipment. RHC Lifting is an approved service centre and system installer for Capital Safety - the world's leading height safety company.
• WH Scott & Son Engineers LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company. RHC Lifting was acquired by WH Scott & Son Engineers. The footer states 'All Rights Reserved | RHC Lifting Solutions - WH Scott & Son (Engineers) Ltd'
• Leonardo HelicoptersminorOthersRHC Lifting Yeovil branch is located at Leonardo Helicopters facility in Yeovil, BA20 2YB. They serve the aerospace and defence sector including helicopter manufacturing.
• Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)coreOthersIndustry trade association for lifting equipment. RHC Lifting is a proud full member of LEEA.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Bishop Lifting Products: US-based distributor and manufacturer of lifting products, rigging and below-the-hook devices with services and inspection. Comparable product breadth in lifting tackle, beams and accessories, with overlap in service/inspection business.

Direct peers

• Harrington Hoists: Manufacturer of electric and manual hoists, cranes and material handling products. Directly comparable product line to RHC's electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists and crane kits.
• Abus Crane Systems: Manufacturer of overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes and light crane systems with UK distribution and service. Directly competes with RHC in bespoke overhead gantry and light crane system supply.
• Street Crane Company: UK-based overhead crane manufacturer and supplier of bespoke gantry and bridge cranes with associated service and LOLER inspection offering. Highly comparable to RHC's core overhead crane design, manufacture and servicing business.
• Hoist UK: UK distributor and service provider of hoists, cranes and LOLER inspection services. Closely comparable regional specialist with similar product/supplier model and service-led GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Columbus McKinnon: Global designer and manufacturer of hoists, cranes, rigging and lifting solutions with extensive service network. Comparable to RHC across hoists, wire rope hoists, crane kits and aftermarket service, though at far broader scale.
• Liebherr (Crane Division): Global manufacturer of mobile, crawler, port and industrial cranes. Comparable for industrial and port lifting equipment supply, though Liebherr focuses on much larger machines than RHC's gantry and process crane scope.
• Konecranes: Global leader in cranes, hoists and lifting equipment with full lifecycle service operations, including the former Demag brand. Overlaps directly with RHC's overhead cranes, hoists, and maintenance/LOLER inspection offering but operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Morris Material Handling: Manufacturer of heavy-duty overhead cranes, hoists and service solutions for industrial customers. Overlaps with RHC's process crane and heavy gantry work for waste, steel and energy customers.

Others

• Lifting Equipment Store: UK-based lifting equipment retailer and inspection provider selling hoists, cranes and accessories online. Comparable adjacency in LOLER inspection and lifting equipment distribution, though much smaller scale than RHC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RHCLifting

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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