Cairnhill has installed two new cranes from ABUS Crane Systems at its Cairnhill facility, increasing lifting capacity in Bay 9, the company’s Special Projects Bay.
The equipment, supplied by Walter Watson, can lift up to 50t and is intended to handle heavier and more complex work at the site.
The cranes enable the workshop team to lift, move and position components across Bay 9 to support large-scale assignments.
Cairnhill said the added capacity will let it handle a wider range of projects while maintaining its current safety procedures.
The company links the installation to a broader expansion of its operational capability in steel fabrication and project delivery.
It positions the new cranes as part of its approach to managing technically demanding work and maintaining control over handling processes within the workshop.
The company said: “As our capacity continues to grow, so does our confidence and level of capability to take on more challenging projects, whilst continuing to exceed our clients’ expectations and upholding the highest standards of safety.”
Cairnhill holds CE Marking certification to Execution Class 4 (EXC4), which is the highest recognised level for steel fabrication in Europe.
This certification covers the fabrication of steel structures for applications such as bridges, high-rise buildings, offshore structures and other infrastructure that must comply with strict quality and safety requirements.
The company is among a limited number of British fabricators that operate at EXC4.
Cairnhill also holds a Gold Award for sustainability, recognising measures it has implemented to reduce its carbon footprint and apply environmentally focused practices.
These measures include investment in operational processes, energy-efficient technologies and sourcing policies designed to support lower-impact steel production.
The company presents these certifications, together with the new crane installation, as part of its strategy to align quality, sustainability and technical capability across its projects.
