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APL Purchase 6 New Transits Courtesy of Utility Equipment!

APL have recently put x6 new Ford Transit Custom service vans on the road, supplied by Utility Equipment of Trafford Park, Manchester through their URG partnership. These high specification vans include Edstrom racking / work bench, non-slip flooring, LED lighting and reversing aids to ensure the most safe and organised practices on site. The pictured van is […]

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New Finance Manager signs with Manitou

Taking APL to new heights Our new Finance Manager here at APL, David Rimmer has just signed a deal with Manitou ordering further machines to enhance our ever growing fleet. Series models are the 280TJ, 200ATJ and the 160ATJ+ boasting some amazing USP’s which were too hard beat from similar models comparisons in other manufactured ranges, such as […]

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Successful machine drop at GallifordTry!

APL was asked to provide two machines to help in the construction of a link bridge in Manchester. Thankfully we knew just the two machines for the job, the 160ATJ and the 450AJ! Reaching heights of nearly 16m, I have no doubt they will perform superbly and have no trouble in completing the task at hand! […]

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The Road to Success- APL awarded FORS Bronze award yet again!

  We did it before and we’ve done it again! At APL we’re all about striving to be the best and we really wanted to reflect that when it came to the road and the environment and for that reason we are pleased to announce that we have passed our FORS Bronze accreditation for yet another […]

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APL provide 800AJ for tank and paint inspections

    APL provide a solution to inspect and paint 12 large tanks over a period of 12 months! If you have any industrial or commercial requirements similar to the above then don’t hesitate to call our freephone number on 0800 085 0309

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TJ28 At work where outreach is a must!

Another APL machine brought in for tank maintenance and outreach a prerequisite. Call APL freephone 0800 0853709 to hire the latest 28m Manitou.

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APL’s New Vehicle in Switzerland

Another platform delivered by our new Land Rover Defender delivering a new Nifty Trailer Mount 90 in Switzerland.

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Spring is in the Air

Spring is in the air at APL, as the days become longer it gives you the ideal chance to work outside and at height. Please contact us should you require any MEWP’s for your external work. We offer a range of equipment for all applications and heights. We even offer next day delivery should you […]

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APL Provide Hospital with SkyJack SJ16’s

APL were asked to supply various machines for a 600 bed Hospital and their Skyjack SJ16’s plus many other Power Tower products fitted the specification and criteria required. Please call free phone 0800 0853709 should you like a quotation for your site?

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Curved Enveloped Build

APL provided all MEWPS on site in North Wales to help work on the curved envelopes of a bespoke build, the 9250 has double extending decks and self levelling outriggers for tough terrain work, please call APL for a quote today freephone 0800 085 3709

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New NiftyLift Machines

That time of year again where Nifty invited APL to visit their new facility in Milton Keynes. Whilst on a very impressive factory visit and insight to British manufacturing, an order was increased due to customer demand and more innovative products were introduced to the powered access industry, please call freephone 0800 0853709 to hire […]

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APL Full on Site Load

APL were called in to to supply the regular round of MEWPS and also JCB 12.5m Telehandler jib hook and site fuel bowser, please call freephone 0800 0853709 to order or get a quotation for your site requirements.

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APL Cedar Clad New Netto in Lymm

APL provided a mix of diesel and electric machines to clad all of the new Eco Friendly Stores in Cheshire helping finish on time and on budget. Please call APL freephone 0800 085 3709 for a competitive quotation for all your MEWPS.

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APL Sponsor Supply UK Golf Day

Aerial Platforms Limited sponsor and attended the Supply UK Golf Day picking up the 18th hole prizes and sponsor. Providing all access and tool products to all that attended on the day. Look out for our new feature in the Tool Hire Brochure.

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Celebrity Mansion Erection

Aerial Platforms Limited were brought in to work alongside a specialist mobile mini crane company to help to erect and build a celebrities mansion in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. This proposed many obstacles that needed to be overcome. However, our Bi-Energy compact Niftylift HR12 4 x 4 cherry pickers were up for the challenge, they were […]

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APL Sponsor BSS White Collar Boxing Event

An exciting night for staff & customers alike was enjoyed recently. Whilst our MD, Jason Seddon is in training for the next event, both customers and staff can’t wait for the MD to be roughed over. Anyone willing to pay for this event will be welcome as this goes to a local charity along with […]

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APL Super Boom

APL provided the new 1850SJ Super Boom for a long term project, ensuring that all parties concerned were working at 185 ft safely and efficiently. Please call 0800 085 3709 direct to hire and experience the super boom handover familiarisation via the manufacturer.

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The Stars of our Future

During the recent Plantworx Exhibition, the CPA held ‘Stars of our Future’ ceremony to celebrate the outstanding achievements for apprentice mechanics in the industry. Aerial Platforms very own Oliver Bond made us very proud and came first in the regional final ahead of 1000’s of other apprentices.

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APL Pilot Manitou ManGo12

Manitou have introduced a new model to their line-up and APL were chosen to pilot. Call 0800 085 3709 to hire

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Monster Shed

APL erect new monster shed.  12 straight and articulated booms were required as well as  a 4 tonne telehandler and bowser.

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Building the Community

Aerial Platforms are helping build the community with the construction of a new primary school in the North West.

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Bank View High School

APL have recently assisted Bank View High School with the build of there new school in Liverpool.

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Royal Mail Project

APL were brought in to complete a new Royal Mail building where all x 6 machines helped complete the project on time and within budget. Call APL now on freephone 0800 085 3709 for a competitive quotation today !

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APL Invest in ATN at Vertikal Days

After careful consideration, APL have decided to purchase the first demonstration units of ATN’s into the UK. All relative machines have the latest secondary guarding systems and come hire ready. If you would like to sample a free demonstration of any of these units please call Freephone 0800 085 3709 to speak to one of […]

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MEWP

A Brief Guide To Mobile Elevating Work Platforms We’ve put together an infographic featuring different MEWPs, showcasing some of the types of vehicles available from our fleet. It’s a good introduction to the main features of aerial platforms and common types of MEWP. The infographic is a quick reference guide for the construction industry to […]

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JLG Reach Out To Thank APL

          We enjoyed our recent JLG Supplier Day, where APL staff worked alongside JLG machines looking at the great capabilities and new features we pass onto our customers. We were very pleased to receive a great big “thank you” from JLG in their recognisable orange colours: For professional Hire of JLG machines […]

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HR28 NiftyLift Handover

On 21st January Aerial Platforms took ownership of their first HR28  and as a show of appreciation one of our key suppliers NiftyLift personally handed over the machine. The machine was no sooner in APL’s depot before it was sent out to site for use. Aerial Platforms have more HR28s on order with NiftyLift and […]

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JLG Supplier Day

On 21st January 2015 one of Aerial Platform’s key suppliers JLG set up on site at our Head Office to show our customers the latest machines and their capabilities so that APL staff are at the forefront of knowing additional features for all their machines and can pass this on to their customers. Below are […]

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Niftylift: 2015 Hire Awards Equipment Supplier of the Year?

We’re pleased to express our congratulations to Niftylift for being shortlisted for ‘Equipment Supplier of the Year’ in the 2015  Hire Awards of Excellence. The awards, run by Hire Association Europe (HAE), will be be held at 8 Northumberland Ave in London on the 18th April 2015. The Equipment Supplier of the Year award is unique in that it’s a […]

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Safe Use of Lifting Machines

We have updated our Downloads section of the website with the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) approved Code of Practice and guidance. This Approved Code of Practice and guidance is for those that work with any lifting equipment provided at work or for the use of people at […]

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Politicians on site with APL Machines

As per the report in Construction News in December 2014 titled “Politicians dress for battle” For many politicians, the impulse to pick up a hard hat was overwhelming this year as construction sites became the go-to destinations for senior figures from all the main political parties.  Please see full story below from CN Plus along […]

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Christmas 2014 – Customer Requirements

Christmas is here and we urgently need to understand what your company requires from us in terms of customer service for this period. This Christmas holidays fall as follows this year: Christmas Eve Wednesday 24th December 2014 Christmas Day Thursday 25th December 2014 Boxing Day Friday 26th December 2014 New Years Eve Wednesday 31 December […]

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APL Help to build North Wales University

APL are pleased to say that they have assisted in the completion of the new North Wales University that has been under construction over the last 12 months. It has been a honour to see the site from beginning to end and the development of such a magnificent project. If you have a large project […]

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APL help to finish Manchester City Training Ground

  APL are pleased to say that they have assisted in the completion of the new Manchester City Training Ground that has been under construction over the last 12 months. It has been a honour to see the site from beginning to end and the development of such a magnificent project.   If you have […]

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Transcube available to hire

Aerial Platforms Limited (APL) have investerd in Transcube. This is a transportable double-walled diesel fuel storage tank. TRANSCUBE double-walled auxiliary fuel tanks provide a clean, environmentally friendly alternative to the messy, hazardous hassle of traditional round fuel storage tanks. TRANSCUBE above ground diesel fuel tanks go beyond simply being a tank that holds fuel, delivering […]

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JLG and APL Helping you to reach your potential

APL have taken delivery of our new JLG equipment, working together to give our customers more up time, and less down time. We are now pleased to offer all our customers the new full range of JLG equipment and can offer each product as shown below, from highly efficient telehandlers and scissor lifts to high-reaching […]

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APL help to build new shopping mall

APL have had the pleasure in helping with building another UK shopping mall with our equipment on site, the UK has seen a vast rise in construction over the passed months, and APL have been happy to assist where ever possible. APL have a range of scissors and booms available for hire throughout the UK, […]

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APL Trial SkyJack Products

After 12 months of trialling the Skyjack Diesel scissor range, APL has made a radical move to run Skyjack diesel Scissors in their fleet. Skyjack have been a pleasure to deal with on all fronts and have delivered on their pledge. APL now stock all models and latest versions of all the Skyjack diesel scissor […]

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JLG equipment at local school

Following on from the delivery of our new JLG equipment, we already have some of our booms on hire at a local school, helping to improve our local community. APL have a fleet of JLG Booms and scissor lifts available to hire ranging from electrics, diesels and Bi-Energy booms, from the small 1930 scissor lifts […]

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IPAF New Guidance on major inspections of access platforms aims to keep equipment safe

IPAF has released new technical guidance on major inspections of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) aimed at keeping equipment safe beyond the manufacturer’s design life. The guidance document outlines a major inspection scheme to validate structural integrity and functionality of critical and functionality of critical components of a MEWP.  Such a scheme may be undertaken […]

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New Nifty Lift Equipment arrives at APL

APL has taken delivery of the new Nifty Lift HR12 4×4 Bi-Fuel and the HR17 4×4 Hybrid this week which are available for hire immediately. Some of the key features & benefits of this new Nifty Lift product are: HR12 4×4 Bi-Fuel has the new secondary guarding technology helping to ensure your safety on site. […]

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JLG equipment arrives at APL

A revolutionary new product has arrived at APL today and is available for hire immediately.  Some of the features and benefits of this new JLG product are: The Toucan 12E Plus has compact dimensions for accessing hard to reach areas.  The versatile aritucalting jib provides horizontal outreach and up and over height, and a 345 […]

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New Manitou 280TJ for APL

Aerial Platforms Ltd (APL) have taken delivery of a new 86ft Manitou 280TJ boom lift which has been out on hire to our customers over the past month, and has received some fantastic feedback already. The 280TJ has a short single stage riser, a three section telescopic boom and two section telescopic articulated jib which […]

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New Nanos arrive at APL

Aerial Platforms Limited (APL) have once again invested in new equipment and just taken delivery of  five new Nano’s. These machines are a fantastic addition to our increasing fleet, and look forward to the response and feedback from our customers from the hire of these new machines. These have already been booked out on their […]

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Best Practice Guide for Aerial Work Platform Equipment

IPAF, who promote safe and effective use of Aerial Work Platforms, have published a “Statement of Best Practices of General Training and Familiarisation for Aerial Work Platform Equipment” document. The document is a useful guide for the industry, looking at establishing recognised standards of Health and Safety within training providers and addressing general guidelines for […]

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