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Durham Lifting Attends SpanSet UK Technical Day.

The Durham Lifting team joined industry professionals for technical discussions, practical demonstrations and an in-depth look at the latest lifting and rigging solutions from SpanSet UK.

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The Durham Lifting team attended SpanSet UK’s Technical Day, joining lifting professionals and industry specialists for a programme of technical insight, practical demonstrations and product training.

The event provided an opportunity to explore new developments in lifting and rigging equipment while exchanging knowledge with other professionals committed to improving safety, efficiency and performance across lifting operations.

Durham Lifting team attending the SpanSet UK Technical Day
The Durham Lifting team joined lifting and rigging professionals at SpanSet UK’s Technical Day.

Technical insight from lifting specialists

Throughout the day, delegates took part in discussions covering the latest advances in lifting, rigging and load restraint technology.

SpanSet’s technical specialists shared their experience across product development, equipment selection and the correct application of lifting systems in demanding working environments.

Product knowledge

Latest lifting solutions

The team explored current developments across lifting slings, rigging equipment and associated safety solutions.

Practical learning

Live demonstrations

Hands-on demonstrations showed how equipment should be selected, used and assessed in real lifting applications.

Industry safety

Best practice

Technical discussions reinforced the importance of competent planning, inspection and correct equipment use.

Practical training and direct access to product specialists help our team provide informed advice and correctly specified lifting equipment.

Hands-on product demonstrations

A key part of the Technical Day was the opportunity to see SpanSet products demonstrated in practical lifting and rigging scenarios.

These demonstrations allowed attendees to examine the design, performance and intended use of the equipment while discussing the risks that can arise when lifting accessories are incorrectly selected or applied.

From product knowledge to customer support

Continued technical training helps the Durham Lifting team assess customer requirements more accurately and recommend equipment that is appropriate for the load, lifting arrangement and working environment.

This knowledge supports customers across equipment sales, hire, inspection and testing, helping to ensure lifting accessories remain suitable, compliant and safe throughout their working life.

01 · Understand

Assess the lifting requirement

Capacity, load shape, lifting points and environmental conditions must all be considered before selecting equipment.

02 · Specify

Choose suitable equipment

The correct sling, accessory and configuration should be matched to the complete lifting operation.

03 · Maintain

Inspect and manage equipment

Regular inspection and thorough examination help identify wear, damage and equipment that is no longer fit for service.

Strengthening industry relationships

Networking was another valuable part of the event, giving the Durham Lifting team the opportunity to meet professionals from across the lifting industry and discuss shared operational challenges.

These conversations support closer collaboration between manufacturers, suppliers, inspectors and end users, helping knowledge and best practice move throughout the wider industry.

Strong relationships with lifting equipment manufacturers allow us to combine current product knowledge with practical experience, inspection expertise and dependable customer support.

Supporting safer lifting operations

The knowledge gained during the Technical Day will help Durham Lifting continue to strengthen the advice and support provided to customers across a wide range of industries.

This includes helping customers select suitable lifting accessories, understand equipment limitations and maintain compliance through regular inspection and testing.

Technical development

Learning directly from industry specialists

Manufacturer-led training gives our team deeper product knowledge and helps ensure the guidance provided to customers reflects current equipment, standards and lifting practice.

Continued investment in our team

Durham Lifting continues to invest in technical development across lifting equipment, crane services, testing, inspection and engineered lifting solutions.

Events such as SpanSet UK’s Technical Day provide valuable learning opportunities that complement the practical experience of our sales, engineering and inspection teams.

We thank the SpanSet team for their hospitality and for organising a productive and informative event. We look forward to continuing the relationship and applying the knowledge gained to support our customers.

Lifting and Rigging Equipment

Dependable equipment backed by technical expertise.

Durham Lifting supplies, hires, inspects and tests lifting and rigging equipment for everyday operations, engineered projects and safety-critical load handling.

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