Following further investment into our fleet of transport vehicles, we have recently taken delivery of a brand new truck.. but what could it possibly be? Watch our short teaser video above to find out!🎬 As is typically the case in this fast-paced industry, our brand new unit hasn’t even had a chance to be […]
On the 7th April 2019, one of our Senior Engineers, Marcus Landrum took part in the Greater Manchester Marathon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and thanks to the support of friends, family and APL colleagues, managed to raise over £1000 for this fantastic cause. Marcus not only completed the 40km marathon but also completed […]
You asked and we delivered! Check out our brand new SJ85AJ articulated boom safely loaded and on its way to the first of many hires! With a working height of just under 28m and an outreach of over 17m, the SJ85AJ promises to be a very versatile machine for a number of different applications! To […]
Due to our continued growth this year, we have recently increased our fleet of delivery vehicles by investing in further Volvo 540’s and Montracon trailers! All equipped with the latest safety features and telematics software making them an all-round winner. Check out one of our brand new units heading out of APL HQ, packed with […]
*to date* The new machines keep on coming here at APL as we have just investment in a brand new JLG H800AJ Hybrid Boom Lift. Not only are we the very first access company in the UK to run this tier 4, eco-friendly machine but this is also the ONLY one of its kind in […]
February has seen APL take delivery of the first of many Holland Lifts for 2019, all part of a million pound investment just on Holland Lift! The first to arrive is the HL-275 D27 with the second due to be delivered in June. The million pound investment has also seen APL purchase 2x HL-340 […]
January has been a very busy month for us here at APL, especially with the move over to our brand new 15,000sq ft premises, but our operations have carried on as usual and have seen our HGV drivers travelling far and wide across the country delivering all types of machines to our valued customers! It […]
Aerial Platforms prepares to take the keys to their bespoke new HQ in the midst of their most successful year to date. Due to the rapid growth of the SME over the last 10 years, Aerial Platforms Ltd have recently signed for the creation of a brand new bespoke 15,000Sq ft depot located just off […]
Our APL MacMillan Coffee Morning has got off to a great start this morning and the whole office are enjoying the cakes. Thanks to everyone who has been baking away and donating this morning as it is all for a great cause!
APL were recently on hand to supply two Z-135/70 43m Super Booms to a new site in Manchester. Our customer needed two reliable diesel cherry pickers that were able to reach over 40m whilst also having the ability to reach up and over 23m. After completing a full on-site survey for the customer it was […]
When working in the internal fit out sector, mast boom lifts are a perfect working at height solution and offer a number of benefits in comparison to other forms of access. We understand that in order for your job to run as smoothly as possible, you need reliable, good quality machines that can keep up […]
One of our Z135/70 Super Booms spotted buzzing about Manchester City over the weekend! Get in touch to hire yours today, delivered nationally on freephone 0800 085 3709
Have you ever considered using Low Level Access as opposed to traditional scaffolding towers? They’re usually overlooked by many but they often end up being a much cheaper and more practical solution to working at low heights for the customer. One of the biggest benefits to using low level access is having the ability to […]
Alison Thewliss is chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Working at Height. She explains to CM how the group’s inquiry aims to reduce the number of injuries and fatalities which occur in the sector. In the past year alone, 25 families have been devastated by the loss of loved ones as a result of […]
We’re often asked to supply powered access equipment to the Media Industry to assist production crews with various tasks such as lighting, rigging and lifting camera operators to higher vantage points to get the perfect shots. Because of their ease of use and speed, MEWPs are often the best solution for Media crews. We were […]
We’ve just completed what will be the first of many MEWP deliveries to our brand new depot today and it’s excitement all round here at APL as we watch the build take place over the following months! Check out what machines were the first to touch down at our new 15,000sq ft site below..
Receive expert advice whenever you need it thanks to our helpful live chat facility. Click on the blue message icon in the bottom corner to send us a message! Benefit from weekly ‘What’s Out Where’ reports keeping you in the loop with exactly what you have on hire every step of the […]
Commercial/Financial Director, David Rimmer was recently featured in the Construction Plant News magazine in an article about Insphire Mobile and the benefits it brings to APL. Find out what he had to say about how Insphire Mobile has helped improve our daily operations here
Mobile Elevated Work Platforms still remain one of the safest methods of working at height however with the icy mornings fast approaching, it is especially important to take the necessary precautions to ensure everything runs smoothly on site. Whilst your operators might be IPAF trained, they may never have operated Powered Access equipment in icy […]
[ezcol_2third] A global consultation is to be launched by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) to establish the possibilities for powered access training and safety guidance afforded by new technology such as virtual reality and platform simulators. VR is now a reality and IPAF’s worldwide network of almost 700 approved training centres are looking for […]
Recently APL were lucky enough to be able to help in the creation of this Manchester bee mural commissioned by @beestrongmcr by supplying one of our Skyjack 6826 diesel scissors to give artist @qubekmanchester, easy access to the big brick canvas! The mural was commissioned in memory of the Manchester attacks that happened on the […]
Why is mental health in the workplace important? A serious concern is ‘presenteeism’, whereby employees continue working while they’re ill because they are afraid to take time off, leading to lower productivity. Even despite this, poor mental health is responsible for more than 70million lost working days each year. A negative working environment can lead […]
We’ve officially done it! 504 miles completed in just 5 days – all for two great charities! Big well done to everyone at APL for their hard work and persistence and to everyone that donated! Celebrations in the office this afternoon were in order! If you would still like to donate you can do so […]
After a rocky start caused by the bike failing, APL continue on their 504 mile charity cycle and end Thursday with just 29 miles to go!! If you would like to donate to either charities we are raising money for – Cancer Research UK and The Alzheimer’s Society then you can do so here: https://buff.ly/2y3uObX
Happy Hump Day! Just 158 more miles to go on our 504 mile charity cycle! All of the team have really been smashing it these past few days!!
Day 2 of our charity bike ride is now over and we’ve managed to cycle a massive 224 miles in total! We’re pushing to do even better tomorrow and to have as much fun while doing it raising money for two amazing charities! If you would like to donate to either charity you can do so here: […]
Day 1 of our charity cycle is nearly at an end and all of the APL Team have done a great job in smashing their daily target of 100 Miles! The team were in bright and early at 7am and on the bikes almost straight away! We got off to a good start and with […]
[ezcol_2third] Did you know that it is your legal responsibility, as the operator, to make sure that the MEWP you will be using is in good working order, well maintained and inspected by a competent person to ensure the machine is safe to use. (PUWER 1998) Pre-Use Inspections are key when operating a machine […]
[ezcol_1half][/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end][/ezcol_1half_end] Two of our diesel booms – the 450AJ and 660SJ working in tandem, fitted with Skyguard to assist the operators. Should you require a quotation on your next project then please call freephone 0800 085 3709
Articulating Booms up to 43m available for hire! We’ve recently added another Genie Z135/70 to our fleet of Super Booms! This machine is able to reach heights of over 41m and extend out over 21m! The Z135 offers excellent stability even at full reach and its telescopic articulating jib offers superb flexibility. We have a […]
After a long wait we have finally taken delivery of our brand new Volvo FM420 8×2 chassis accompanied with an amazing beavertail body from PPS. The brand new vehicle boasts some amazing features which will help us continue to be as safe as possible while loading, unloading and delivering machines to our customers!
We have now released our brand new training course brochure packed full of info on all the courses we run at APL Training including the IPAF and PASMA courses we run daily! The printed brochure is also available in digital format here and aims to serve as an easy to use, go-to guide for all your training requirements. The brochure […]
Did you know there are only 5 female IPAF instructors in the whole of the UK! Yes only 5! APL are proud to house one of those five instructors and in an industry predominately comprised of men, we think that’s something to shout about! That’s why can offer female only IPAF Training courses if you have a […]
APL were on hand once again to supply a number of articulated booms to a job in Manchester. The 7.62m horizontal outreach of the 450AJ meant it was a great suited machine for the job!
We’re currently testing out Snorkel’s SL30SL down at the APL depot, pushing it to its limits to see what it is capable of. Some of the unique selling points this machine boasts is being able to climb gradients of up to 50% and auto-level without the need for outriggers like many other machines require! Standard features […]
What height will you need to reach? Make sure to measure the height you will need to reach before hand. It is worth baring in mind when selecting a mewp that the working height is 2m above the platform height of the machine. For boom type lifts make sure to check the working envelopes in […]
APL were on hand to supply a Manitou 280TJ to help with the installation of signage for the Grand National Festival! Should you require this machine or one similar then give us a call freephone on 0800 085 3709 or visit our website at www.aerialplatforms.co.uk
APL were invited to attend a demo day at Utility Equipment, Trafford Park to look at their re-rent fleet, truck mounts and spare parts division. Scott McCall, M.D and Owner previewed his new line of joysticks for all manufacturer’s machines.
To support our continued growth, a new range of JCB Electric Scissors were purchased for delivery in March MY17 from local dealer JCB Gunn Altrincham.
Helping finish the local Aston Martin dealership for Stratstone in Wilmslow. APL provided a range of machines for the completion of the project. Internals were a particular challenge due to weight restrictions however the new range of JLG Power Towers performed excellently for the internals!
Members of the IPAF Rental+ Committee have agreed on new requirements which will now be submitted for the UK’s Safety Systems in Procurement (SSIP) accreditation. “The current IPAF Rental+ requirements are being extended, for instance, to cover risk assessment, incident management environmental aspects,” said Lynn Price, IPAF audit and Quality Control Manager. “With additional points […]
APL recently enjoyed a sponsored night and joint venture with BSS with several tables of guests who all had a great night with Bridgewater Boxing Club at Salford – Winning all bouts that were presented on the night!
Today is a great day as we are pleased to announce that APL and the team have now passed all 3 ISO accreditations – 9001, 14001 and 18001 for the second year running! And due to how diligently the processes had been run we were recommended to upgrade all our ISO accreditations to the […]
This month APL have invested in 6 brand new JLG 530 LRT Megadecks! This machine boasts an impressive working height of 18.15M and a platform capacity of 680.39KG! Key Features Optimized power train for fuel efficiency Standard 4 ft deck extension provides more space for people and materials Standard oscillating axle for enhanced terrainability If […]
You’ve probably heard various names for access equipment such as Machine Elevated Work Platform, Aerial Work Platform or even Static Work Platforms. Whatever the name may be, they all mean the same thing and understanding them at the source is important in being able to know which machine is right for you. The Breakdown As mentioned before, […]
Introduction Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs), are a popular tool in the arboriculture and tree care industry. IPAF has published safety tips for the use of MEWPs in tree cutting to ensure that operators work safely at height. Statistics from IPAF’s accident reporting project show that approximately one […]
It wasn’t the brightest of days this Saturday and most of us were probably in bed, but the dedicated team at APL were hard at work loading our lorry for a same day delivery!! Should you require any same day deliveries, please call freephone 0800 085 3709, whatever the weather! 😊
Be safe this September with Vortok Railing from only £2.50 per metre hire or£55 per metre purchase. We deliver nationally so don’t hesitate to ask! Call our freephone number today on 0800 085 3709 for a quote on this fantastic September Saving!