Lift-Rite

What Lift-Rite does

Lift-Rite Engineering Services Ltd is a UK-based industrial engineering company founded in 2003 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, operating as a subsidiary of the Benbecula Group alongside sister company Tyne Gangway. The company designs, manufactures, hires, inspects, and load-tests bespoke and standard lifting equipment, with capabilities spanning spreader beams and lifting frames up to 1,000 tonne SWL, calibrated test weights from 25 to 400 tonnes, waterbag load testing, and LEEA-qualified inspection and NDT services. Its core technology stack centres on in-house mechanical design (including Finite Element Analysis for structural validation), fabrication, proof-load testing, and statutory compliance under LOLER and LEEA frameworks, supported by a Newcastle quay facility with 120-tonne crane capacity.

The business serves enterprise and government clients across offshore wind, marine, defence, ports and harbours, heavy construction, and event/venue sectors, with named projects including Van Oord's Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, MOD contractor load tests to 277 tonnes, Guernsey Harbour gangways, Ministry of Justice site installations, and the NinetyThird walkway at The O2 Arena. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time equipment sales, usage-based hire (test weights, cradles, waterbags, MEWPs), and professional services (LOLER inspections, NDT, proof load testing, lift planning), all delivered via direct sales-led engagement with engineering and procurement teams. The go-to-market relies on content marketing through case studies, LinkedIn presence, and direct quotation rather than channel partnerships, with quote-based pricing and no publicly disclosed rates.

Name

Lift-Rite

Legal name

Lift-rite Engineering Services Ltd

Website

https://lift-rite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lift-Rite Engineering Services is a UK-based specialist designing, manufacturing, hiring, inspecting, and load-testing bespoke lifting equipment for offshore, marine, defence, construction, and event sectors, with an in-house fleet spanning 25 to 400 tonne test weights.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lifting Equipment Services

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

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 Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ), Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Lifting equipment hire
• Load testing services
• Bespoke lifting beams
• LOLER inspection services
• Offshore rigging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of bespoke and standard lifting equipment including spreader beams, lifting beams, shackles, slings, and accessories. Equipment is supplied with full certification and UKCA marking where applicable.
2. Equipment Hire: Hire of test weights, cradles, water load bags, lifting accessories, and specialist equipment. Flexible hire options for short-term and long-term projects.
3. Inspection and Testing Services: LOLER inspections, statutory examinations, non-destructive testing (NDT), and proof load testing services carried out by qualified engineers. Includes detailed reporting and certification.
4. Bespoke Load Testing: Custom-designed load testing solutions including bespoke test jigs, frames, and testing execution for complex components, particularly for defence and maritime sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lift-Rite is an industrial engineering services company that delivers complete lifting solutions for offshore, marine, renewables, construction, and defence sectors. It designs, manufactures, hires, inspects, and load-tests lifting equipment such as spreader beams, lifting beams, cradles, waterbags, and fall protection systems. Services include bespoke equipment design, LOLER statutory examinations, non-destructive testing, and on-site rigging and testing support delivered by LEEA-qualified engineers.

Product overview

Lift-Rite Engineering Services is a lifting equipment specialist offering a unified portfolio of engineering services rather than a modular software product. The core offerings include lifting equipment hire (test weights, cradles from 25-400 tonnes, water bags, MEWPs), lifting equipment sales (standard and bespoke), and specialist engineering services (inspection, load testing, LOLER examinations, lift planning, and fall protection). Bespoke equipment design and manufacture complements the hire/sales model, while inspection and load testing services support both in-house equipment and third-party assets. The company operates primarily in offshore, marine, renewables, construction, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lifting Equipment Hire Hire of lifting equipment including test weights, water load bags, lifting accessories, and specialist equipment with cradles ranging from 25 tonnes to 400 tonnes capacity for various load testing applications.
• Lifting Equipment Sales Supply of high-quality lifting equipment including standard accessories and bespoke engineered solutions, with design, manufacture, certification, and ongoing inspection, maintenance, and testing support.
• Inspection Services Comprehensive inspection services including LOLER statutory examinations, non-destructive testing (MPI, DPI, UT), visual inspections, equipment servicing, repair, and calibration conducted by LEEA-qualified engineers.
• Load Testing Services Proof load testing services using calibrated test weights and specialist equipment to verify safety and performance of lifting equipment and structures, supporting both on-site and offshore projects with qualified engineers and accurate reporting.
• Bespoke Lifting Equipment Design and Manufacture Custom design and manufacture of lifting equipment tailored to client specifications, with standard designs up to 1,000 tonne SWL and bespoke solutions for higher capacities. Includes spreader beams, lifting beams, frames, and custom jib arms.
• LOLER Examinations Statutory thorough examinations for lifting equipment and height-safety systems as required under UK Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, ensuring equipment safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lift Planning and On-Site Support Expert lift planning services including risk assessments, method statements, and on-site technical support for complex lifting operations across offshore, marine, construction, and industrial sectors.
• Fall Protection Systems Supply, installation, and inspection of fall protection equipment including anchor lines, anchor points, harness systems, and associated safety gear, including 3M anchor line installation training.
• Umbilical Termination Services Specialist offshore umbilical termination using wire-lock resin technology for offshore wind farm projects, including qualification testing for cyclic stress simulation and full logistics coordination.
• 120-Tonne Test Weight Cradle (Hire) Ultra-low headroom 120-tonne test weight cradle added to the hire fleet for confined-space load testing applications.
• 400-Tonne Test Weight Tray (Hire) 400-tonne capacity test weight tray that simplifies loading in the 250t to 400t range, the flagship asset of the hire fleet.
• Nifty Lift HR12 MEWP Hire Fully electric Nifty Lift HR12 Mobile Elevating Work Platform available for hire, providing 12m height access and 6.1m outreach with a 200kg basket SWL.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful load tests completed up to 277 tonnes for MOD contractor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tyne GangwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyne Gangway is Lift-Rite's sister company within the Benbecula Group. They designed and fabricated the NinetyThird aluminium walkway for The O2 Arena, which Lift-Rite then installed and load-tested. The companies collaborate on gangway and walkway projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights12 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/lift-rite-engineering-services
• Xx.com/liftrite

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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