Durham Lifting Announces Partnership with Mercia Lifting Gear.
A new strategic partnership will make Multisec modular spreader beams available through Mercia Lifting Gear while creating new opportunities for technical collaboration and product development.
Durham Lifting has entered into a strategic partnership with Mercia Lifting Gear, expanding access to the Multisec modular spreader beam range and bringing together two experienced teams from across the lifting equipment industry.
Under the agreement, Mercia Lifting Gear will become an authorised distributor of Multisec spreader beam products, enabling the company to supply the range directly to its established customer base.
Shared expertise across lifting equipment and engineering
The partnership brings together extensive experience in lifting equipment supply, inspection, refurbishment, installation, engineering and the development of specialist lifting solutions.
Expanding access to Multisec modular spreader beams
Mercia Lifting Gear will make Multisec modular spreader beams available to its existing customers, extending the reach of the product range and providing another route to specialist lifting equipment manufactured in the UK.
The Multisec range has been developed to provide flexible lifting configurations using interchangeable modular components. This allows lifting teams to adapt beam lengths and capacities to suit different projects while reducing the need for multiple fixed-length beams.
Greater product availability
Mercia Lifting Gear customers will gain direct access to the Multisec modular spreader beam range and associated technical support.
Shared technical knowledge
The two businesses will exchange practical and engineering experience across lifting equipment design, installation and use.
Long-term collaboration
The agreement creates a platform for future product development, training and research across both organisations.
A partnership built on shared values
Durham Lifting and Mercia Lifting Gear share a practical approach to lifting equipment, customer service and technical problem-solving.
Both businesses have developed long-standing reputations within the lifting industry and understand the importance of supplying equipment that is correctly selected, properly supported and suited to the intended lifting operation.
“Durham Lifting is very excited about its partnership with Mercia Lifting Gear. We share a deep passion for our profession, what we do and who we are. This is an excellent opportunity to share our expertise and introduce the Multisec range to more businesses.”
Amanda Gardiner, Managing Director of Durham LiftingDeveloping knowledge across both teams
The partnership extends beyond product distribution. Durham Lifting and Mercia Lifting Gear will work closely to exchange knowledge, develop their teams and identify opportunities to improve their respective product and service ranges.
An internal technical workshop led by Durham Lifting will form one of the first stages of the collaboration, giving the Mercia team a deeper understanding of Multisec products, configurations and applications.
Build product knowledge
Technical workshops will support detailed understanding of the Multisec range and its use across different lifting arrangements.
Share industry experience
Both teams will exchange knowledge across lifting equipment, crane systems, engineering and installation.
Create future solutions
The partnership provides a foundation for research, product improvement and the development of new lifting solutions.
Mercia Lifting Gear joins the Multisec distributor network
Joining the Multisec distributor network allows Mercia Lifting Gear to add an established modular spreader beam system to its lifting equipment offering.
Customers will benefit from Mercia’s practical lifting equipment experience alongside the engineering, manufacturing and proof load testing capability behind the Multisec range.
“We are thrilled to become a distributor of Multisec modular spreader beams. The two businesses have developed a strong relationship, and this partnership will allow both companies to thrive. We are already putting the foundations in place for long-term development.”
Paul Clarke, Lead Engineer at Mercia Lifting GearTwo experienced lifting businesses
Together, Durham Lifting and Mercia Lifting Gear bring around a century of combined industry experience across lifting equipment, crane services, engineering, installation, maintenance and bespoke equipment development.
Complete lifting support
Founded in 1996, Durham Lifting provides lifting equipment supply, hire, manufacture, proof load testing, inspection and maintenance. Its capabilities also include bespoke lifting beams, spreader beams, frames and engineered lifting systems.
Specialist lifting services
Founded in 1982, Mercia Lifting Gear provides lifting equipment services ranging from refurbishment and maintenance to the development and manufacture of bespoke equipment solutions.
Supporting future product development
By combining practical experience from two established lifting businesses, the partnership creates opportunities to gather customer feedback, assess emerging requirements and develop new equipment solutions.
This closer relationship will help both teams identify improvements across product design, usability, technical support and the wider service offered to lifting equipment customers.
Manufactured in the UK and supported by lifting specialists
Multisec modular spreader beams combine interchangeable components, flexible configurations and in-house engineering support for lifting operations across construction, manufacturing, infrastructure, marine and heavy industry.
Building a long-term relationship
The agreement establishes a strong foundation for continued cooperation between Durham Lifting and Mercia Lifting Gear.
Alongside expanding Multisec product availability, both businesses will continue sharing technical knowledge and exploring opportunities that support customers and strengthen their lifting equipment capabilities.
Durham Lifting looks forward to working closely with the Mercia team and developing a successful long-term partnership.
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