A custom-made 50 WLL lifting frame designed by Modulift was key in being used to ensure that Mocean Energy's new Blue X wave energy prototype could take it's first ever dip in to the cold waters of the North Sea. Mocean Energy, a key player in the wave energy industry, who have been operating since 2015; have been working on turning their concept i...

 We are proud to announce our strategic partnership. As technical experts and global leaders, we offer intelligent and unique products for any lifting challenge. Our collaboration will strengthen each company's unique capabilities and increase portfolios to expand customer support and reach across a diverse industry. Kirk Anderson, Managing Di...

Modulift, well known in the industry for their popular modular design spreader beams and frames, has seen their orders for custom designed lifting solutions increase substantially since the beginning of the year, and there are no signs of that pace slowing down. This is great news for the global below the hook manufacturer and their team of in-hous...

As February turned to March, we all became aware of the global pandemic that is COVID-19.As the warmer weather started to appear, our minds normally turn to summer holidays – where we'll be going, what clothes we'll be taking, as well as looking forward to the food we'll be eating when we get there. But the summer of 2020 was very different, and as...

Product innovation has been the driving force behind Modulift's success over the past 5 years. Their growth has been driven by both custom solutions as well as their innovative off the shelf products too. Offering safe lifting solutions has always been the priority in their design, whilst ensuring all new products meet the exacting requirements of ...

Modulift and pewag group announce strategic alliance Modulift is proud to announce a new strategic alliance with pewag group – one of the oldest chain manufacturers in the world and today home for a multitude of worldwide leading brands for integrated safety solutions for man and machine. This partnership will leverage each company's unique strengt...

Career development within a supportive environment is an important factor when your circumstances change, says Lou Rowe, our Business Administrator, who has worked for Modulift since 2018. I've been in transport/delivery roles most of my working life in one way or another. I've shipped fake snow, chemicals, catalogues, t-shirts, fertiliser and ever...

When Sue Spencer, Technical Director for Modulift, designed the first ever modular spreader beam nearly 20 years ago, she knew that she had a market leading product on her hands, and so began the rise of the Modulift brand. Modulift are well known across the globe, through their worldwide network of distributor partners, for their core range of hig...

With the recent move into its new purpose-built 22,000 square foot manufacturing facility, Modulift's Technical Director, Sue Spencer reflects on how the company has changed immeasurably since its humble beginnings in 2002. The business started its journey in the early days by focusing on selling a new concept of Spreader Beam which moved away from...

We are aware of other brands launching products that they say are compatible with the Modulift spreader range. However, this is not the case. Not all spreader beams are the same If a product is bought from another brand and is then combined with a Modulift product, there are safety issues that must be addressed first. All Modulift products conform ...

Following significant development and testing, Modulift has made major improvements to its adjustable/spreader beam (MOD CLS) so that it can now lift up to 27 tonnes. It also has a new and improved clamp system, manufactured to the highest standards, enabling lifting from multiple points. The main benefits are: Spans of up to 16m and capacities of ...

As a direct response to requests, Modulift, the global engineering company has developed innovative new equipment to make life much easier for the heavy lifting industry. Alongside offering specialist technical expertise, the UK-based company manufactures lifting and spreader beams, spreader frames and other 'below the hook' lifting equipment, that...

As the demand to lift heavier and more complex weights increases, our engineering manager, Harshal Kulkarni, who joined Modulift this year, says it's even more important than ever to precision plan in advance. I have a great passion for chess which I've played since I was a child. It keeps my mind sharp as I plan my next move and formulate a strate...

The lifting solutions group, CERTEX Denmark, part of Lifting Solutions Group, has become the distributor for Modulift's lifting equipment. CERTEX, which has been established for over 130 years offers has its headquarters in Vojens along with sales offices in Esbjerg, Hvidovre and Norresundby. This latest partnership will help increase sales ac...

As the company enters its most significant growth phase yet, Sarah Spivey, the managing director at Modulift, explains how to stay cool under pressure. In less than two months, we'll be moving into a new 22,000 square foot manufacturing facility here in our hometown of Poole, Dorset. Sales are up 10% on last year, driven by demand for both standard...

What complicates purchasing decisions is that there are nearly always choices to make, in terms of product and supplier—including the wrong ones, says Andy Charlesworth, business development manager at Modulift. I've been in this industry a while. I joined a company that manufactured high-performance ropes back in 1990 and have held various positio...

Modulift continues to expand its global network in Asia, welcoming Nakamura Industry Co Ltd in Japan, as its latest distribution partner. Nakamura, headquartered in Osaka, represents large international brands across the industry and also manufactures large wire rope slings in its factory in Kobe. This new distribution partnership enables Nakamura'...

​It's important to claim responsibility for your own career and take motivation even from the darkest of days, says Tom Cox, operations manager at Modulift. How you develop your own career is up to you. Employers, managers, colleagues, etc. should be handed only supporting roles in your success story! Signing a contract with a company doesn't mean ...

​UK-based Osprey Ltd., a specialist in the onshore and offshore transportation and lifting of heavy or abnormal loads, lifted a 72.5t catamaran using a 1,000t capacity Liebherr mobile crane and a one-over-two Modulift spreader beam configuration beneath its hook. The rigging gear was sourced from FLG Services, the specialist lifting division of A-P...

Stereotyping can be dangerous, begins Marcos Sanz, as the senior design engineer at Modulift goes on to address culture, family, communication, safety, and more. I don't subscribe to stereotypes, which is an approach that serves me well at work and at home. Perhaps being an engineer helps. We work in terms of science and fact, not assumption and pr...