What Britlift does

Britlift Ltd. is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of below-the-hook lifting equipment, founded in 2017 and headquartered at Dorset Innovation Park in Dorchester, England. The company's product portfolio centres on modular spreader beams ranging from 4-tonne to 2000-tonne capacity, supplemented by lifting beams, lifting frames (including adjustable and heavy-duty variants up to 1000 tonnes), telescopic spreader beams, lattice spreader beams handling loads up to 44m in length with 44 lifting connections, a patented Roof Lifting Beam (RLB) for timber trussed rafters, container lifting equipment, and an extensive range of bespoke handling devices, skids, stillages, and lifting lugs. In 2024, Britlift launched the patent-pending Multilifter, a configurable modular system that can operate as a lifting beam, H-frame, underbeam, skid, or forklift attachment. All design work is led by degree-qualified mechanical/structural engineers, supported by UKAS-accredited ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EN 1090-1, UKCA, and CE certifications, £5m Professional Indemnity Insurance as Design Engineers, and adherence to LOLER, PUWER, BS EN 13155, ASME B30.20, and ASME BTH-1 standards.

Britlift operates a hybrid revenue model combining hardware sales (standard modular systems from £450 upward and custom-engineered frames up to 1000-tonne capacity on 3-4 week lead times) with recurring professional services including LOLER inspection and testing (6 and 12 monthly cycles across Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset), custom engineering consultation, rigging design and FEA verification, load weighing, certification, and technical training. The company targets six primary verticals — offshore wind, defence (with NCAGE code U28F8, JOSCAR, and Cyber Essentials accreditation), nuclear, manufacturing, oil and gas, and motorsport (F1) — and distributes globally via direct sales, direct online enquiry, and a reseller channel that includes Sunbelt Rentals, with shipping claimed across North America, Europe, Asia, Northern Africa, and Australasia. The firm is privately held with no external funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent company disclosed.

Name

Britlift

Legal name

Britlift Ltd.

Website

https://britlift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Britlift is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of below-the-hook lifting equipment, offering modular spreader beams, lifting frames, and bespoke engineered solutions for offshore wind, defence, nuclear, manufacturing, and oil and gas sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Below-the-hook lifting
• Modular spreader beams
• Rigging engineering services
• Industrial lifting equipment
• Custom lifting solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dorchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lifting Equipment Sales: Sale of standardised and custom-manufactured lifting equipment including modular spreader beams, lifting beams, lifting frames, and attachments. Products range from off-the-shelf items to bespoke engineered solutions.
2. Engineering and Consultation Services: Custom design consultancy, rig planning, load weighing services, certification and CE marking, technical training, and site surveys. Professional engineering services for lifting solutions.
3. LOLER Inspection and Testing: 6 and 12 monthly LOLER inspections of loose lifting equipment, combined with load testing services for lugs, deck eyes, fixed lifting points, and equipment servicing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Britlift designs and manufactures below-the-hook lifting equipment, anchored by the Traditional Modular Spreader Beam system (4 tonne to 2000 tonne) and complemented by lifting beams, lifting/spreader frames, telescopic and lattice spreader beams, container lifting equipment, lifting attachments, handling devices, and the patented Roof Lifting Beam and patent-pending Multilifter. The company also delivers custom design and manufacture, rigging design services, and LOLER inspection and testing for industrial sectors including offshore wind, defence, nuclear, oil and gas, manufacturing and motorsport.

Product overview

Britlift is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of below-the-hook lifting equipment offering both off-the-shelf and custom-engineered solutions. Their product portfolio centers on the Traditional Modular Spreader Beam system (4 tonne to 2000 tonne) as the core platform, supplemented by dedicated product lines including Lifting Beams, Lifting Frames/Spreader Frames, Telescopic Spreader Beams, Lattice Spreader Beams, Roof Lifting Beams (PATENTED), Container Lifting Equipment, and the new Multilifter (patent pending). They also provide a comprehensive range of Handling Devices, Skids, Stillages, Cages, and Lifting Attachments/Lugs. Their services include LOLER Inspection and Testing, Custom Design and Manufacturing, Rigging Design Services, and specialized Defence Lifting Solutions. The company serves industries including offshore wind, defence, construction, nuclear, oil and gas, and manufacturing, offering global shipping with certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, CE, UKCA, and EN 1090-1.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traditional Modular Spreader Beam Modular spreader beam system offered in 4–2000 tonne capacities, marketed as the lightest system of its kind worldwide; 0.25m–4m strut components break down for transport and storage. For industrial lifting operators and OEMs needing standardised, reconfigurable spreader capacity.
• Lifting Beams Standard and custom lifting beams for multi-point or low headroom situations with multiple bottom connection points. 2–4 week manufacturing lead time. For industrial plants, construction sites and manufacturing operators facing low headroom lifting constraints.
• Lifting Frames and Spreader Frames Range including Fixed Spreader Frame, H-Frame (fixed), Adjustable H-Frame, Adjustable Lifting Frame, Cross Frame, and Heavy Duty Custom Frames for 4-point lifts with low headroom requirements. For industrial and manufacturing operators needing 4-point low headroom lifting.
• Modular Spreader Frames Adjustable spreader frames using T Series modular struts (T4, T8, T13, T24, T34, T50, T70), offering adjustability, flexibility, fast supply and low self-weight. For customers requiring fast-configurable adjustable 4-point lifting.
• Container Lifting Equipment Tailored container lifting solutions using spreader beams, frames and bespoke systems to safely lift ISO containers in low-headroom and multi-container configurations. For logistics, ports, defence and offshore operators handling ISO containers.
• Telescopic Spreader Beam Made-to-order telescopic spreader beam offering maximum adjustability, with adjustment holes 50mm–1000mm apart, lengths 1m–10m and capacities 1–34 tonne. Built to order in 3–4 weeks. For customers needing variable-span lifting with quick adjustment.
• Lattice Spreader Beams Cost-effective modular lattice spreader beams in LAT-3 (3 tonne) and LAT-6 (6 tonne) capacities; LAT-6 described as the largest standardised Lattice Spreader Beam on the market. Designed for loads up to 44m in length with up to 44 lifting connections, with 6–8 week lead time. For long-load, multi-point lifts.
• Roof Lifting Beam (RLB) PATENTED lightweight steel modular lifting beam specifically engineered for lifting timber trussed rafters (roof trusses); proof load tested to 2x WLL, UKCA and CE marked. Modular design allows span adjustment to suit any roof truss size, replacing traditional single-use timber methods. For housebuilders, roof truss manufacturers and timber frame contractors.
• Offshore Wind Lifting Equipment Engineered lifting systems for offshore wind projects including bespoke beams, frames and cradles to safely handle turbine blades, monopiles, nacelles and transition pieces: Lattice Spreader and Cradle, Installation Cradle, Trunnion Lifting Beam, Monopile Spreader Beam, T-Piece Frame, and Bespoke Spreader Beam. For offshore wind developers and EPC contractors.
• Lifting Attachments and Lifting Tools Engineered lifting tools, attachments and bespoke lifting lugs including Braked Castor Wheel Lifting Point, Slotted Lifting Point, Cantilever Beam Attachment, Radial Bolt-On Tool, Adjustable Bolt-On Attachment, Heavy Duty Scissor Grab, Clamping Bolt-On Tool, Heavy Duty C-Hook, Offset Lifting Bracket, T-Beam to Crane Connection, Trunnion, V-Trunnion Links, Flange Lifting Tool, and Custom Lugs. For industrial operators needing purpose-built lifting interfaces.
• Multilifter Patent-pending versatile modular lifting beam that can be configured as a lifting beam, H-frame, underbeam, skid, or forklift attachment through standardised sections and adaptors for quick reconfiguration. Described as 'the Meccano of lifting beams'. For hire companies and operators seeking a single-beam multi-use solution.
• Handling Devices, Skids and Stillages Bespoke handling tools, frames, cages, stillages, skids and lifting tools designed by degree-qualified engineers. Includes Winch Testing Jig, Motor Lifting/Handling Frame, Submersible Uprighting Frame, Cantilevered Handling Frame, Offset Bolt-on Lifting Device, Handling Base Frame, Machine Assembly/Transport Jig, Lifting/Transport Stillage, Lifting Cages, Mobile Handling Devices, Machinery Lifting Skid Systems, Machinery Trestles/Stands, Launch Tables, and Heavy-Duty Racks. For manufacturers, defence and industrial operators needing purpose-built handling equipment.
• Defence Lifting Solutions
• Custom Design and Manufacturing Service Bespoke end-to-end design and manufacture of custom lifting solutions including consultation, engineering, calculation, design, manufacture, testing, certification and supply. For clients with unique lifting requirements that off-the-shelf products cannot address.
• LOLER Inspection and Testing Service LOLER inspection and testing services with 6-monthly inspections for loose lifting items and 12-monthly for gantries, jibs and davits; load testing for lugs, deck eyes, fixed lifting points and equipment servicing. Geographic coverage across Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset. Issues Reports of Thorough Examination (RoTE). For UK plant operators needing statutory compliance.
• Rigging Design Services Design and planning of lifting rigs including 2D/3D rig drawings for method statements, rig planning, load weighing services, third-party verification (FEA and calculations reports), and technical training. Free initial consultation offered. For project engineers and lifting planners needing certified rig designs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lightest modular spreader beam system worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AchillescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAchilles Network Member and Achilles UVDB Silver Plus certified supplier. Participation in Achilles procurement networks provides pre-qualification for utility, energy, and process industry supply chains.
• Centre for Assessment Ltd (UKAS)coreOthersUKAS accredited certification body (0129) providing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and EN 1090-1 certifications for Britlift's quality management systems and product standards.
• Sunbelt RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK equipment hire company offering Britlift products through rental fleet. Quote attributed to Gary Joyice: 'This is a game changer for the lifting industry. It offers more versatility than anything we've seen before.'
• AECOM (JOSCAR)coreOthersJOSCAR (Joint Industry Supplier Pre-Qualification Register) administered by AECOM for aerospace, defence and security industries supply chain qualification.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Crosby Group: Crosby is a global incumbent in below-the-hook lifting attachments, rigging, and material handling, offering a much broader product portfolio than Britlift and serving overlapping end markets including offshore energy, construction, and defence.
• RUD Chains: RUD is a major German manufacturer of lifting points, sling chains, and below-the-hook attachments serving construction, manufacturing, and offshore customers globally—overlapping directly with Britlift's lifting lugs, frames, and modular systems.
• Gunnebo Industries: Gunnebo Industries manufactures a wide range of lifting equipment and chain/rigging products, competing with Britlift in below-the-hook lifting while operating a much larger global manufacturing and distribution footprint.
• Yale (Columbus McKinnon brand): Yale/Columbus McKinnon manufactures a broad portfolio of hoists, lifting attachments, and below-the-hook equipment, competing in the wider material handling and lifting equipment market where Britlift operates.

Direct peers

• Modulift: Modulift is a direct competitor in modular spreader beams with overlapping capacity ranges, similar below-the-hook product lines, and a comparable global distribution model targeting offshore, construction, and industrial lifting applications.
• SpanSet: SpanSet designs and manufactures load securing, lifting slings, and below-the-hook lifting equipment, competing with Britlift in engineered lifting solutions for industrial and construction applications across Europe and globally.
• Liftex: Liftex produces slings, below-the-hook lifting devices, and engineered lifting solutions for industrial markets, overlapping with Britlift's custom and standard lifting beam offerings in North America and Europe.
• Caldwell (Crosby subsidiary brand): Caldwell manufactures below-the-hook lifting devices including lifting beams and rotators, directly comparable to Britlift's lifting beam and frame portfolio for industrial and heavy-lift applications.

Regional players

• Certex (Lifting Solutions): Certex is a UK and European lifting equipment distributor and manufacturer offering below-the-hook attachments, beams, and rigging gear, serving similar industrial customers to Britlift with a regional channel-led model.

Emerging players

• Vestil Manufacturing: Vestil manufactures a wide range of material handling, lifting, and below-the-hook equipment, with partial overlap to Britlift in lifting frames, attachments, and custom engineered solutions for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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