William Hackett

From a proud history of chain manufacture to offering a full line of hoists, William Hackett is moving fast. Dan Jenkins visits a company that is implementing an accelerated growth plan as it targets new markets and grows its product range. William Hackett is a name synonymous with lifting slings and hoists in the UK. […]

William Hackett, a trusted global supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has signed a strategic partnership with Vulcan Hoist. The agreement brings together two highly respected hoist manufacturers from both sides of the Atlantic. Founded in 1892 in the UK, William Hackett is a global leader in the manufacture of bespoke chain solutions […]

William Hackett, a global supplier of safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, has secured H-mark certification for its latest chain sling components. The company launched its own range of components last year. It submitted the Hack8 and Hack10 ranges to the prestigious Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV) for testing. DGUV Test, an internationally recognised third party […]

To ensure the safe, effective and efficient transfer of plant equipment into the basement energy room of a new residential tower block in London, a major construction project appointed Hoist & Winch Ltd as its supplier of turnkey lifting equipment for this technically challenging brief. Many new tower block development projects face a common challenge: […]

Atlas Lifting & Rigging (ALR) has signed an agreement to import innovative hoists from William Hackett in the UK. The hoists feature William Hackett’s patented Quad Pawl technology, which the company says makes them the safest in the world. Ben Burgess, director of William Hackett, said, “Our Quad Pawl technology has been a huge success […]

Despite your best intentions, your business might be using non-compliant lifting chains. Ben Burgess, director at William Hackett, highlights why. The internet has transformed how businesses operate in the B2C and B2B arenas, providing increased choice and more purchasing power for consumers. We can find multiple sellers with a couple of clicks, meaning vendors must […]

Despite your best intentions, your business might be using non-compliant lifting chains. Ben Burgess, director at William Hackett, highlights why. The internet has transformed how businesses operate in the B2C and B2B arenas, providing increased choice and more purchasing power for consumers. We can find multiple sellers with a couple of clicks, meaning vendors must […]

William Hackett, a world-leader and pioneer of offshore lifting hoists and chains, has launched the WH C4 QP, which incorporates the company’s patented quad pawl (QP) mechanism. Ben Burgess, director at William Hackett says, “Innovation based on a detailed understanding of lifting applications is at the heart of what we do, and this latest addition […]

William Hackett, a leader in the supply of offshore lifting hoists and chains, has released an industry report to help minimise the risk of Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE) and Stress Induced Corrosion Cracking (SICC). The report includes guidance on material choices used in topside and subsea lifts, and is seen as a major step forward in […]

William Hackett, a leader in the supply of offshore lifting hoists and chains, has released an industry report to help minimise the risk of Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE) and Stress Induced Corrosion Cracking (SICC). The report includes guidance on material choices used in topside and subsea lifts, and is seen as a major step forward in […]