Latest News From AFI-Uplift
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9March 2020
AFI achieves IPAF Rental + Gold status
The AFI group of companies has achieved IPAF Rental+ Gold Status for their MEWP hire and rental operations. The highest standard in powered access equipment hire. -
16December 2019
Rapid Platforms now offer a wider range of Goods and Passengers Construction Hoists
Rapid Platforms have over 35 years’ experience in supplying solutions for the vertical transportation of persons and materials with their Construction Hoists. -
6December 2019
Graham Hawkins named as MD of Hampshire Plant & Access
The AFI group of companies has announced the promotion of Graham Hawkins to Managing Director of Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA). -
29November 2019
AFI is shortlisted for the Construction News Specialists Awards 2020
AFI has been selected as a finalist in the Access & Scaffolding Specialist of the Year category of the 2020 Construction News Specialists Awards. -
20November 2019
Sustainability Update: 64% of AFI's MEWP fleet is now Electric or Hybrid
AFI group of companies, one of the UK's leading powered access specialists, has invested significantly to replace their powered access fleet towards more specialist hybrid or electric equipment to keep up with market demand and comply with increasingly strict emissions regulations. -
30October 2019
AFI becomes Film & TV’s 'Albert Sustainable Production' recommended Supplier
The AFI group of companies has become a recommended supplier to the UK Production & Broadcasting Industry by the prestigious BAFTA Albert Consortium. -
4October 2019
Brexit-Proof 7 Tips to Help Your Construction Company
Brexit is a hot topic at the moment and construction companies across the UK are feeling the effect of the uncertainty. We are taking a look at the ways in which you can help your company during these times. Read on to find out more. -
20August 2019
AFI’s Nick Higgins steps up to group COO role
The AFI group of companies has announced the promotion of Nick Higgins to Group Chief Operating Officer -
30July 2019
AFI’s delivery fleet is Ultra Low Emission Zone Ready
The AFI group of companies has announced its inhouse delivery fleet is Ultra Low Emission ready across the UK. -
23July 2019
AFI Webinar: 5 Tips to Reduce MEWP downtime from electrical breakdowns
The AFI group of companies has announced its latest webinar will be on Tuesday 30th July at 10AM BST. -
18July 2019
Wilson Access increase Midlands coverage from purpose-built depot in Birmingham
Powered access specialist Wilson Access increases Midlands coverage for their specialist truck and track mounted platforms from a purpose-built depot in Birmingham. -
3July 2019
AFI’s Brian Parker takes on 3rd ZIGGURAT bike ride for the construction and built environment sector
AFI’s Business Development Manager (Technical Support) Brian Parker is taking up a 326-mile, 4-day cycling journey from London to Compiegne in the 3rd annual ZIGGURAT challenge. -
2July 2019
Amazing 2-day dinosaur installation at Heathrow Terminal 5
AFI’s major project team has been busy this spring with the successful installation of a 13 metre 155 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton, which towered over the check-in at Heathrow Terminal 5. -
14June 2019
AFI retains ICS ServiceMark Accreditation
AFI has retained its Institute of Customer Service (ICS) ServiceMark accreditation for a further three years, following customer satisfaction feedback, a rigorous audit and an assessment of employee engagement against their Customer Service Strategy. -
23May 2019
AFI win landmark RoSPA Gold Medal for health and safety practices
AFI has achieved their fifth consecutive Gold Award at the internationally-renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards, the longest-running industry awards scheme in the UK. -
20May 2019
Hampshire Plant & Access expands South West coverage
Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA) part of the AFI group of companies has announced a new Exeter depot as they expand coverage for their specialist powered access and plant-hire fleet in the South West region. -
26March 2019
Hampshire Plant & Access makes further fleet investment in JCB
Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA) part of the AFI group of companies has purchased a number of 9 ton Cab Dumpers from JCB in the latest investment to boost to their expanding fleet. -
25March 2019
AFI’s Super-Set booms reach new heights in Bishop Auckland
Contractors hired a boom from AFI's Super-Set large machine hire fleet to install previously fabricated decorative louvre panels at the top of the new Bishop Auckland viewing platform. -
18March 2019
AFI shortlisted for the overall winner of the Construction and Property Sector in 2019 International Safety Awards
AFI has been shortlisted for the overall winner of the Construction and Property Sector in the 2019 International Safety Awards by the British Safety Council. -
7March 2019
AFI Shortlisted for the Hire Awards of Excellence Awards
We have been shortlisted for five categories in the 2019 Hire Awards of Excellence (HAE) 2019 awards. -
4March 2019
AFI welcomes Landmark Parliamentary Report to improve UK’s work at height culture
The AFI group of companies has welcomed a new parliamentary report on improving working at height culture in the UK. -
19February 2019
AFI achieves British Safety Council Distinction Award
The AFI group of companies has been presented with an International Safety Award for protecting its employees from the risk of injury and ill health at work. -
12February 2019
AFI shortlisted for 4 awards at the International Awards for Powered Access IAPAs 2019
The AFI group of companies has been shortlisted for four awards at the International Awards for Powered Access Awards 2019. -
31January 2019
AFI makes substantial delivery fleet investment with Scania
The AFI group of companies have further expanded their delivery transport fleet by investing £1m in premium brand Scania to meet increased customer demand. -
12December 2018
New dynamic website for AFI Resale
Leading specialists in the sale of new and used access platforms, AFI Resale, part of the AFI group of companies, has launched a new website to make finding the right access platforms for their customers even more efficient. -
23November 2018
Wilson Access supports British Sign Awards
Leading specialist powered access supplier Wilson Access, part of the AFI group of companies, sponsored the ‘Roll out programme of the year’ category at the 2018 British Sign Awards. -
6November 2018
AFI Webinar: PASMA Tower Safety Week - The safe use of mobile access towers and low-level podiums
The AFI group of companies has announced its latest webinar will be on Tuesday 13th November at 10.30 am during PASMA Tower Safety Week. -
15October 2018
AFI Conference 2018 - A Platform For The Future
Attitude, Focus, Innovation, that was the themes for our second AFI annual conference held at the Belfry Hotel & Golf Resort in early September. The two-day event lived up to its promises to be another thought-provoking, informative and enjoyable event. -
12October 2018
AFI opens flagship depot in Birmingham
The AFI group of companies has further strengthened its UK coverage by opening a flagship depot on a 2.2 acre site in Birmingham. -
5October 2018
AFI gains ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 certification
The AFI group of companies has achieved ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 certification. -
28September 2018
AFI Resale appoints UK Retail Sales Manager
AFI Resale have appointed a retail sales manager to drive sales of new and used powered access machines in the UK. -
29August 2018
AFI’s Brian Parker takes on 2nd ZIGGURAT bike ride for the construction and built environment sector
AFI’s Business Development Manager (Technical Support) Brian Parker is taking up a 300 mile, 3.5 day cycling journey from London to Brussels in the 2nd annual ZIGGURAT challenge. -
23August 2018
AFI Webinar HSEQ - Rescue Plan for Working at Height
The AFI group of companies has announced its latest HSEQ webinar on Tuesday 28th August at 10.30 am. -
15August 2018
PASMA appoints AFIs Brian Parker as Training Committee Chairman
PASMA, the international not-for-profit body dedicated to the mobile access tower industry, has appointed Brian Parker, Business Development Manager, Technical Support, from AFI as new Chairman of the PASMA Training Committee. -
31July 2018
AFI Online - making it even easier for you to do business with us
We are seeing a huge increase in the usage of the AFI Online web portal and a continual increase in the number of new registrations as our customers are experiencing the many benefits that online trading brings. -
28June 2018
AFIs Sister company Wilson Access Truck Mounts used to repaint the Trafford Arch Digital Advertising Site in Manchester
Two 21m Truck Mounts from the Wilson Access fleet helped industrial painting contractors repaint the prestigious Trafford Arch Digital Advertising Site in Manchester. -
27June 2018
AFIs sister company Wilson Access Truck Mount provides close up views of Tour de Yorkshire Cycle Race
A Wilson Access Hire Truck Mounted platform enabled a TV production company to get close up views of competitors in all four stages of the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire cycling race. -
14June 2018
AFI-Uplift and Wilson Access score on joint project installing flood lighting at Swindon Town FC
AFI-Uplift and Wilson Access, both part of the AFI group of companies, deliver the height required for Swindon Town FC at their ground The Energy Check County Ground Stadium.
