News | Hi-Reach

12th
Apr

Latest SafeContractor award is fourth consecutive year for Hi-Reach

A recent independent audit of Hi-Reach safety procedures has resulted in the Company being awarded Safe Contractor status for an unprecedented fourth term.

11th
Dec

Hi-Reach Training unveils new "100+" course for operators of big boom lifts

The "100+" course has been designed to give operators who already hold IPAF category 3b licences a more detailed introduction to the features and operating characteristics specific to its fleet of self-propelled booms over 100' (30m) reach height.

21st
Nov

Hi-Reach adds SkyAlert anti-entrapment warning system to boom lift fleet for 2013

In preparation for January 2013 introduction of mandatory anti-entrapment features to be used in certain work environments, Hi-Reach is fitting over 100 boom lifts with the SkyAlert warning system from Safetyzone.

9th
Nov

Major investment in new transport fleet for UK

Hi-Reach has taken delivery of 11 new 26t and 44t M.A.N. vehicles all to the latest Euro 5 emissions standard. They feature the latest fall-arrest and other safety features, and are the most sustainable, economical vehicles available in the UK today.

JLG 1500SJ on facilities management at Buckland House

1st
Oct

Hi-Reach unveils world's largest self-propelled boom lift

The newly-launched 48m (150') working height JLG 1500SJ is the world's largest. A number iof the new machines have been introduced to the Hi-Reach fleet this week along with several other new models from 26m and over.

7th
Sep

September launch of new zero-emission big-deck scissor lifts

Hi-Reach has launched its new LPG-powered scissor lifts. Ideal in both internal and external clean-air and low-noise or environmentally sensitive locations, the range from 11m-15m work heights features high capacity platforms and 4x4 drive.

12th
Jun

Hi-Reach announces new long-term hire contracts with MoD

Hi-Reach has been chosen as preferred supplier for a series of long-term MoD projects, including aircraft and facilities maintenance. A number of high specification, new machines have been supplied, including the latest Bi-Fuel units from JLG.

10th
Apr

Hi-Reach first to add the all-new Pop-Up Push 6 PRO to its low-level access range

The all-new Pop-Up model offers 4m of working height and 240Kg capacity. This high specification unit features tilt sensors, battery charge indicator and autobrake system. The first 40 units in the UK are being delivered to Hi-Reach during April.

7th
Feb

New electric scissor lifts for 2012

February has seen the commencement of the first deliveries of new machines to all Hi-Reach UK depots. Machines include the latest Skyjack and Genie scissor lifts for 2012 Including several "narrow-aisle" models, and the all-new 14m Genie 4047.