Airbridge emergency!

Swain Lifting Solutions were called on to provide out-of-hours Contract Lift services to allow the emergency removal and change of a Passenger Boarding Bridge at Heathrow Airport, T3.

Swain Lifting Solutions rapid response and use of two heavy lift capacity HIAB Lorry Loader Cranes enabled the repair to be carried out safely and efficiently, allowing the unit to return to service the following day.

Specialist lifting, transportation and logistics solutions

Case Studies

A Glass Act in Construction Support!

A demonstration of careful planning and even more careful execution of a highly complex lifting operation. This project involved the delivery and installation of bespoke window units within an exclusive … READ MORE

You can’t simulate this Industrial move

A great example of Swain Lifting Solutions initiative and flexible approach to problem solving during the relocation of a high value, sensitive Aircraft Simulator. Due to the restricted access and … READ MORE

Working SMART

Swain Lifting Solutions has been deployed on projects across the UK working on the storage, delivery and installation of Smart Motorway gantry signage to help keep Britain moving. Our Artic … READ MORE

Supporting UK Critical National Infrastructure

Swain Lifting Solutions have been the preferred supplier of logistic support services for the delivery and installation of high value modular telecoms and TV transmission units across the entire UK … READ MORE

Breath in! Industrial Plant Room Installations

Where there’s a will (and the skill), there’s a way! With the technical capability, careful project planning and the highest levels of operator skill, the precision placement of plant and … READ MORE

Aircraft Engine Maintenance and Changes

Flexibility, precision and safety are the order of the day when it comes to aircraft engine maintenance tasks. Swain Lifting Solutions is able to offer the full supply chain solution … READ MORE

Reactive Aircraft Maintenance Support

It isn’t always possible to rely on planned maintenance in an operational environment and when the call comes in Swain Lifting Solutions is able to provide the levels of reactive … READ MORE

Complex lifting solutions in tight locations

Swain Lifting Solutions has the expertise and skills necessary to be able to delivery complex lifting solutions in the most challenging of circumstances. With our own in-house Project Management team … READ MORE

Airbridge Removals & Installation Projects

Fully accredited for Airside operations, Swain Lifting Solutions has extensive experience, knowledge and expertise in the planning and execution of complex projects including Airbridge removals and installations. These are carried … READ MORE

Rail Bridge Maintenance Support

As RISQS accredited supplier, with all operatives qualified to Personal Track Safety standard, Swain Lifting Solutions was ideally placed to provide rail bridge maintenance support. This involved the transportation, lifting … READ MORE

Meeting the Men from Marrs

Swain Lifting Solutions were engaged to offer a full turn-key logistics solution for the Break-Bulk and onward delivery of the World’s largest Tower Crane through London Gateway Port to Hinkley … READ MORE

Quad Contract Lift

Swain Lifting Solutions were tasked with carrying out the Contract Lift of 3no 40m x 40m pre-assembled roof sections for the Baggage Hall at Heathrow Airport, T5c. Swain Lifting Solutions … READ MORE

Threading the needle

Lifting of construction stores and HVAC equipment into a partially constructed building at a construction site in Brighton. An example of precision lifting solutions to below ground level within very … READ MORE

Concrete Slabs to Telford Athletics Club Grandstand

Lifting of pre-cast concrete slabs below a spectator canopy at Telford Athletics Club, directly onto final position without the need for further handling. Swain Lifting Solutions state-of-the art HIAB XS-1058 … READ MORE

Live Track-side / Platform Deliveries

Lifting of piling and various construction equipment and plant from a lower level parking area, directly onto track-side working site at Coulsdon Station. Swain Lifting Solutions state-of-the art HIAB XS-1058 … READ MORE