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Marsden Crane Hire Ltd. was formed in 1981 by Keith and Christine Marsden to provide crane hire in the local area around Wigan. In the early days Keith drove the crane and Christine looked after administration and answering the phone. As the business grew based on its reputation for high levels of service, more cranes were bought and the three sons came in to the business as they became of age.
In 2002 the company bought what was then its largest crane, a Grove GMK 5100 with 100 tonne lifting capacity to service the expanding customer base. As the impact of BS7121 - Safe Use of Cranes, became apparent Marsdens expanded its services to provide a full Contract Lifting service.
In 2003 Marsden Crane Hire Ltd. was purchased from the Marsden family by The Specialist Hire Group Ltd., a rapidly expanding business in crane hire and fork lift truck hire. Attracted by the high service levels and value added aspects of Contract Lifting, The Specialist Hire Group has invested heavily in new equipment and training to expand the company’s capabilities.
From its small beginnings as a family run company, Marsdens has earned its place in the top 10 crane hire companies in the UK (as measured by turnover) and is set to continue its expansion through offering the highest standards of service and safety.