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eventually becoming the only truly national mobile crane business in the UK , as well as the leader in safety and service innovation . When the Ainscough family first created the business , they developed many initiatives which are still ongoing , from engineered safety solutions on the cranes to training its staff as technical managers to support lifting planning . Presently , Ainscough is three-to-four times larger than the next biggest player in the marketplace ,” he affirms .
Managing complex lifts
Peter expands on the current range of services offered by Ainscough . “ Our basic service is crane hire , for which we provide a crane with an operator to a customer . This service is only available for customers who have the expertise required to supervise the job , thus ensuring that it is carried out safely . Where appropriate , we offer contract lifting services , in which we send a technical manager before the job to plan and prepare for the lift . This includes checking the ground conditions , where the crane will be positioned , and ensuring that the lift is carried out safely under our direct control and supervision . We also undertake more complex planning services for projects requiring larger cranes , which typically need support from multiple trucks and smaller cranes to help rig the main crane . The lifting side of our operations can be particularly complex , due to factors like site access , ground conditions , physical obstacles , and the object being lifted . Nevertheless , we can handle even the most complex lifts . For example , Ainscough cranes are currently being used for bridge and gantry works that require a number of weekend closures of the M25 at junction ten ; this requires multiple cranes , trucks , operators , engineers , preservicing , and management support . On
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