Terranova Cranes have been assisting Barnet NHS hospital in London with the rapid construction of an another emergency ward. Trust Managers hope the new ward will be up and running very soon to help fight the current COVID-19 pandemic. The job required the reach and lifting power of one of […]
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In the fight against the Covid-19 virus, Terranova Cranes has been helping the Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust in the rapid construction of an emergency ward at the Wigan Infirmary. One of our large cranes, a Terex Demag AC-140, was used at the hospital site on Thursday afternoon […]
This message is in regards to UK lockdown (23 March 2020) for COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus, or SARS-Cov-2). In our industry, everyone’s safety is always in the forefront of our minds and during these unsettling times the safety of our customers and colleagues is just as important. This new […]
Terranova Crane Sales Ltd are currently recruiting for full time permanent Crane Operators. The successful applicant must have: A minimum HGV 2 driving licence Strong communication skills Positive can do attitude. We expect all our staff to have a smart appearance and successful applicants will be ambassadors for Terranova Crane […]
Why get a site survey completed? To save money Comply with Health and Safety laws. Benefit from expert knowledge To book a Contract lift To save money Without a site survey there is a risk the wrong equipment is ordered. Choosing the right location and taking the right precise measurements […]
What is a Contract Lift? A contract lift is where the customer has something they wish lifted from one location to another and they wish us to take care of everything else in between. They book us and then don’t have to worry about anything else (e.g. insurance, Method Statement/Lift […]
Rated Capacity or Maximum Rated Capacity Standards bodies in the developed world now encourage the use of Rated Capacity for rating the lifting capacity of cranes, hoists and winches. Rated Capacity is the maximum total load a crane can lift for a defined configuration. Rated Capacity is also known as […]
A Safe Working Load (SWL) as defined by the United Kingdom’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as “a value or set of values based on the strength and/or stability of the equipment when lifting.” (HSE – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) It also states a piece of equipment […]
Our new website, www.terranova.co.uk, goes live. We are looking forward to posting lots of news articles, technical reports, client features, and photos on our new website. Its fliud design is platform friendly (smart phone, tablets, or desktop friendly). We hope you enjoy reading and seeing what we post online and […]
4 August 2017 Terranova crane hire enlisted to help STFC RAL Space install its second 5m by 6m long thermal vacuum chamber. This additional large vacuum chamber will ensure the UK remains a world leader for space technology. Dr Chris Mutlow, Director of STFC RAL Space said “This is another […]