Durham Lifting is a UK-based engineering specialist in lifting systems, high-capacity load testing and material handling solutions for heavy industrial applications.
Established in 1996 and operating from the historic Britannia Test House in Middlesbrough, our facilities combine heritage engineering capability with modern heavy-load testing infrastructure. Originally constructed for testing steel components for the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the site remains one of the UK’s most significant heavy testing facilities.
We provide tensile and compression load testing up to 3000 tonnes, supporting civil engineering, offshore, crane and structural projects. Our services also include lifting equipment sales and hire, LOLER inspection, repair, refurbishment, crane servicing and upgrades, alongside specialist wire rope services including socketing and destruction testing.
From bespoke engineered lifting systems and modular spreader beams to statutory compliance and proof load testing, Durham Lifting delivers technically robust, certified and safety-focused solutions for demanding environments.
Through continued investment in equipment, facilities and expertise, we remain at the forefront of lifting engineering and load testing services in the UK.
Cervis, maintaining a focus on growth in product, business and relationships.
Cervis, founded in 1992 as Structured Mining Systems, Inc., has grown year after year due to the dedication of its staff the sheer will of the ownership to grow. Forming a team of knowledgeable, dedicated professionals has enabled the company to evolve from its origins in the underground coal mining markets. We have developed into a full-service wireless remote and electronics controls company and now serve multiple markets within industry.
Our core markets include:
•Mining/Oil & Gas where we specialize in intrinsically safe and explosion proof control products.
•Industrial Material Handling where we bring years of experience in applying wireless remote control systems.
•Industrial Brakes to heavy industry manufacturer’s, which include EOT bridge cranes and Locomotive products.
•Mobile Equipment where we apply our broad product range to OEM machines in the mobile equipment and agriculture markets.
•Industrial Automation where we work with applications to make plant automation safer and more productive.
Cervis, at its core, is a product-development and manufacturing company. We maintain a full staff of product development engineers and a team of application engineers who assist the sales department in applying our products to customer applications. We have two manufacturing floors. Our sub-assembly department is responsible for manufacturing our printed circuit boards using a fully automated pick and place machine, supported by a staff of quality inspectors and hand-assembly technicians. Cervis focuses on quality and continuous improvement and operates under the following quality structures.
ISO-9001:2015
Quality management systems – Requirements
ISO/IEC 80079-34:2011
Explosive Atmospheres Part 34: Application Of Quality Systems For Equipment Manufacture
Hoist UK are market leading providers of lifting and handling equipment for the industrial and entertainment market sectors, providing everything your project needs from an overhead crane system and electric chain hoists to performer winches and shackles.
Our experienced and skilled technical, engineering and design teams can design and manufacture bespoke lifting solutions to meet your projects individual handling requirements.
For any enquiries please contact our Technical Sales team on +44 (0)151 334 7682 or sales@hoistuk.com