At AC Engineering, we continually invest in our infrastructure to deliver safer, more efficient, and environmentally conscious services. A recent enhancement to our in-house capabilities is the installation of a new 7.5-tonne overhead crane within our main fabrication workshop.
This new lifting solution significantly increases the scale and complexity of projects we can handle in-house. By enabling the precise movement of larger and heavier components, the crane helps us streamline our fabrication processes and improve productivity across every stage of our workshop operations.
The 7.5T overhead crane allows us to take on bigger and more demanding fabrication and assembly projects without the need for external handling or lifting support. It simplifies the movement of structural steelwork, heavy equipment assemblies, and custom-fabricated components — all from within our own controlled environment.
By reducing the need for manual handling and external lifting equipment, the new crane also supports our ongoing goal of cutting operational emissions and labour costs. Fewer forklift movements and reduced manual lifting translate to faster turnaround times, improved fuel efficiency, and a lower overall carbon footprint within the workshop.
From a health and safety perspective, the crane installation marks a major step forward. It helps minimise manual handling risks, reduce internal traffic movement, and ensure a smoother, safer working environment for our team — all while maintaining full control of heavy-lift operations indoors.
A Smarter, Stronger Workshop for the Future
This investment underlines AC Engineering’s commitment to improving service delivery through smart, forward-thinking engineering infrastructure. With the 7.5T crane in place, we’re better equipped than ever to handle large-scale industrial fabrication and plant installation projects, right here at our Derby facility.
To discuss your next fabrication or engineering project, contact AC Engineering today.
