Lifting Systems has completed an upgrade of overhead cranes for Burnetts Manufacturing, enhancing the lifting capacity from 5 tonnes to 7.5 tonnes.
The project, delivered within three weeks, involved replacing track beams and columns and designing a pedestal-mounted overhead crane.
The upgrade was tailored to accommodate Burnetts’ new machinery requirements.
Lifting Systems, in a LinkedIn post, said: “When Burnetts Manufacturing Limited needed a new crane system fast, Lifting Systems delivered — from stock, in just 3 weeks.
“All tailored, all in-house, all on time — ready for the arrival of their new equipment.”
Burnetts Manufacturing, a specialist in technical rubber moulding, produces between 70 and 80 million battery components annually.
The company is committed to sustainability, focusing on economic, environmental, and social impacts.
Efforts include reducing energy use and emissions, investing in efficient machinery, and trialling recycled materials to minimise environmental impact.
Founded in 1994, Lifting Systems is a UK-based provider of safety-certified lifting equipment and gantry crane solutions.
Based in Northampton, the company offers design, manufacturing, and testing services for overhead and gantry cranes.
Lifting Systems prioritises sustainability with solar panels and recycling practices, maintaining high safety standards through various certifications.
