Projector Lifting Service Ltd - 01234 240177

Name

Projector Lifting Service Ltd - 01234 240177

Legal name

Projector Lifting Service Ltd

Website

https://projectorlifting.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heavy Lifting Services

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Site Delivery, Installation Support & On-Site Supervision (Door-to-Site) (TLACAIAM), Industrial/Commercial Equipment & Machinery Moving (Rigging-Light) (HSAKAKAI), Industrial Plants & Process Equipment (EPC/Turnkey Projects) (TLACAIAA), Construction & Infrastructure Modules (Bridges, Rail, Roads, Tunneling) (TLACAIAD)

Keywords

• Industrial lifting services
• Hydraulic gantry lifting
• Machinery relocation
• Factory removal
• Heavy equipment hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Olney

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Contract Lifting Services: Full-service lifting operations where Projector Lifting plans the lift, selects equipment, specifies slinging and signalling arrangements, supervises the lift, and takes responsibility for the entire operation. Includes greater protection under their own insurance cover.
2. CPA Hire Services: Equipment hire model where customers hire crane or hydraulic gantry lifting equipment and operator under CPA (Construction Plant Association) model conditions. Customer handles planning, control and supervision.
3. Machinery Relocation Services: Project-based services for machinery installation, relocation, removals, and complete factory relocations with detailed planning to minimize disruption.
4. Plant and Equipment Hire: Rental and leasing of hydraulic gantry lifting systems for short-term and long-term projects with lift capacities between 20 and 453-tonnes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Projector Lifting Service Ltd provides industrial heavy lifting, machinery relocation, factory removal, and plant and equipment hire services using its own hydraulic gantry fleet (20 to 453 tonnes capacity). Services span contract lifting, CPA hire, machinery relocation, industrial dismantling and assembly, and equipment hire, delivered by experienced engineers with project-specific planning to minimize business disruption.

Product overview

Projector Lifting Service Ltd operates as a heavy industrial lifting and equipment relocation service provider founded in 1988. The company offers a portfolio of integrated services centred on hydraulic gantry lift systems (with capacities from 20 to 453 tonnes), contract lifting and CPA hire arrangements, machinery relocation and factory removal services, and industrial dismantling and assembly. These services are delivered through their own fleet of specialist equipment and skilled workforce, enabling projects ranging from single machinery moves to complete factory relocations, including international transport and installation of equipment such as injection moulding presses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hydraulic Gantry Lift Systems Rental and leasing of hydraulic gantry lifting systems with lift capacities between 20 and 453 tonnes extending to 10 metres in height. Systems offer precision positioning, multiple point lifts for off-centre loads, low ground loading pressures, rapid setup and de-rigging, and inherent stability for suspended loads. Intended for industrial clients needing lifting in space-restricted environments.
• Contract Lifting Full-service lifting operations in which Projector Lifting Service plans the lift, selects the most appropriate equipment, specifies slinging and signalling arrangements, supervises the lift, and takes responsibility for the entire operation, including greater legal liabilities and protection under company insurance. Designed for industrial clients needing a fully managed lift.
• CPA Hire Equipment hire service where clients hire crane or hydraulic gantry lifting equipment and an operator under CPA (Construction Plant Association) model conditions, with the client's own personnel handling planning, control and supervision. Includes legal liability verification services. Aimed at clients with internal lifting expertise.
• Machinery Relocation Comprehensive machinery removal and installation services covering single machinery installation, multiple machinery removals, and complete factory relocations. Each project is planned in detail to ensure smooth transitions and to keep disruption to an absolute minimum. Intended for industrial manufacturers and OEMs.
• Plant and Equipment Hire Hire of crane and hydraulic gantry lifting equipment with operators, including straightforward hire and CPA hire arrangements. Lift capacities range from 20 to 453 tonnes and equipment is selected for suitability and reliability. Designed for short-term and long-term industrial project requirements.
• Industrial Dismantling and Assembly Industrial dismantling and assembly services for machine relocations, machinery removals, factory removal and installation, carried out with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Targeted at industrial manufacturers and OEMs.
• Project Cargo (Client-Managed Lifting) Client-managed lifting operations in which the client plans the lift, selects suitable plant, specifies slinging and signalling arrangements, supervises the lift, and takes responsibility for the entire lifting operation, with equipment and operators hired from Projector Lifting Service. Aimed at clients with internal lift management capability.
• CLP LG132-0750 Electric Hydraulic Gantry Lift System First electric onboard motors to power hydraulics in the Projector Lifting Service fleet, featuring side shift capability for in-situ load maneuvering, side shift overloading safety feature, remote-control operation, and quiet clean operation suitable for clean environments. 130-tonne lifting capacity reaching 7.5m height. Available as part of the company's hydraulic gantry hire and contract lifting services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimal business disruption during machinery moves - projects completed with disruption kept to absolute minimum
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Blackmores Machinery HaulageminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 August 2019Specialist machinery haulage company that partnered with Projector Lifting Service on the British Ceramic Tile decommissioning project. Projector handled the heavy lifting and removal of decommissioned presses while Blackmores provided transportation logistics. Working together on complex industrial removal projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emerson Crane Hire: UK crane hire and contract lifting company. Direct competitor to Projector offering contract lifting, CPA hire, and machinery installation services to industrial clients across the UK.
• King Lifting: UK crane hire and contract lifting company offering operated crane services, contract lifting, and CPA hire. Direct competitor to Projector in the UK industrial lifting services market with similar service categories.
• Ainscough Crane Hire: UK's largest crane hire company offering operated crane services for industrial lifting. Direct competitor in the UK heavy lifting market, with overlapping customers in industrial manufacturing and a more extensive crane fleet versus Projector's gantry focus.
• Lifting Solutions UK: UK specialist lifting services company providing contract lifting, machinery installation, and relocation services. Direct competitor in the same niche of industrial heavy lifting where hydraulic gantry and crane hire expertise intersect.
• Brimstone Engineering: UK industrial machinery installation and relocation specialist. Direct competitor in machinery relocation, factory removal, and heavy equipment installation services — closely aligned with Projector's core service offering.
• Urban Lifting: UK lifting services company offering contract lifting, crane hire, and machinery moving to industrial and construction clients. Direct competitor in the UK contract lifting and machinery installation market.

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Global heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist with massive crane and gantry fleets. Comparable to Projector in offering heavy industrial lifting solutions, but operating at a much larger scale across multiple geographies and end-markets.
• Mammoet: World leader in heavy lifting and transport, offering engineered heavy lifting services including hydraulic gantry systems. Directly competes in similar customer use cases (factory relocation, heavy equipment installation) but with global footprint and significantly larger fleet.

Regional players

• Hird Group: UK-based lifting equipment sales, hire, and training provider. Comparable in the lifting equipment hire space, though with a stronger focus on smaller-capacity lifting equipment and operator training rather than heavy gantry work.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: US-based heavy lifting and crane services company. Comparable in heavy industrial lifting services business model, though operating primarily in North America rather than directly competing with Projector in the UK.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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