A year in review
2021 has been one of the most challenging times in recent history. Like all businesses, at REID Lifting, we have worked hard and tirelessly to ensure that our company continues to thrive and be able to offer our customers the same outstanding products and services that they deserve.
Against a backdrop of political and economic turmoil, we have launched new products, expanded our range of accessories, and even won awards in the prestigious LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) 2021 Awards.
The team at REID are incredibly proud of all our achievements in 2021 and are now looking forward to a well-deserved break over the festive period before beginning 2022 with the launch of some exciting new product innovations and updates.
REID Lifting successfully launch the T Davit for Rope Access
Due to increasing industry demand for a confined space rope access solution, in 2021, we launched the REID T Davit for Rope Access. The product was an immediate success with many requests and orders coming in only days after the product was launched. In only twelve months, the T Davit for Rope Access has become a firm favourite and has been used in a wide variety of rope access applications.
The T Davit for Rope Access was specifically designed to meet BS8610:2017 Personal Fall Protection Equipment Anchor Systems requirements. T Davit for Rope Access launch Innovation is at the heart of what we do. We believe that we have laid down a significant marker in the rope access safety market with the launch of the UK’s first third party, witness tested BS8610: 2017 and EN795: 2012 certified Davit solution.
Ambitious accessories range expansion
The lifting system industry is constantly developing new products and accessories to optimise performance and maximise safety. At REID, we are industry leaders in product innovation and have an excellent professional reputation for our innovative product range and outstanding selection of product accessories.
In 2021, we expanded our portable bases and socket range by adding the Porta Base Counterbalance Trailer Hitch and Trench Mount socket. These accessories allow our Davit range to be used across a more diverse range of industries and applications.
We have also expanded our accessories for our Porta Gantry range, by creating new Shackled Cheek Plates. Our new Shackled Cheek Plates create a safer way to move a load during a lifting operation and enable a controlled movement of a load by ensuring gantry stability while traversing a load along the beam.
REID Lifting: LEEA Award Winners 2021
In November 2021, the team at REID Lifting were proud winners of two prestigious LEEA Awards. We’re delighted to announce that we were named as winners in the “Best Team” and “Unsung Hero” categories at this years’ LEEA 2021 Awards. This industry recognition is a great achievement for everyone at REID Lifting and a real testament to the dedication and professionalism of every member of the REID Lifting team.
The LEEA is the world’s leading trade association for the lifting industry. Their aim is to promote high standards across the lifting industry and to raise awareness of developments in sustainability in the lifting product sector. The LEEA provide technical information for industry professionals and offer insight and advice on a range of industry specific topics from safety and sustainability to people development and product innovation.
New product launches for 2022
At REID Lifting, preparations are already well underway for 2022. Due to an increase in the demand for man-riding and personnel lifting solutions, our engineering team is looking to improve our product compatibility with safety winches and fall arrest devices in the new year. These new innovations will create more versatility for product customisation and enhance safety performance for emergency rescue scenarios and confined space access.