- Equipment solutions provider enters Europe with mobile crane service, parts, and customer support for UK crane owners, contractors and rental companies.
MGX Equipment Services has launched in the UK, offering comprehensive equipment support to crane owners, contractors, and rental companies nationwide. The Company will operate from full-service facilities in Buckingham and Barnsley, initially providing service, parts, and customer support for all mobile crane brands.
The launch of MGX Equipment Services in the UK marks the Company’s first entry into Europe. In the U.S., MGX Equipment Services is a long-established business, offering comprehensive equipment solutions including new and used equipment sales, crane rental, OEM parts and industry-leading repair and remanufacturing services.
“We want to be a one-stop shop for crane owners in the UK. Crane owners, contractors, and rental companies are often managing fleets with mixed crane brands, and organizing service, repair, and parts for multiple machines is an administrative burden. We are here to streamline the process, and provide fast, effective, and high-quality customer support,” said Nick Bird, service manager at MGX Equipment Services UK.
MGX Equipment Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Manitowoc Company, one of the world’s largest producers of engineered lifting solutions. The new UK team for MGX Equipment Services is drawn from Manitowoc’s extensive talent pool. There is a fleet of service vans to support customers, and an extensive stock of spare parts to ensure minimal downtime and faster issue resolution.
At the Buckingham facility, there are four large service bays with two 40 t capacity overhead cranes plus an inspection pit and large test area. The local team offer a full range of solutions, from routine maintenance and service (including full hydraulic and electrical diagnostics) up to complete crane overhauls. Similarly, welding capabilities range from basic repairs to complex structural work. Services are available for almost all mobile crane brands, and the site is an accredited certification point for the UK’s CPCS (Construction Plant Competence Scheme) for operators.
In Barnsley, MGX Equipment Services offers two fully equipped bays covering routine maintenance and service (including full hydraulic and electrical diagnostics). The facility can also handle full engine rebuilds and has a large test area for conducting Thorough Examinations on customer cranes.
