08 February 2019
The AFI group of companies has been shortlisted for four awards at the International Awards for Powered Access Awards 2019.
Read more...31 January 2019
The AFI group of companies have further expanded their delivery transport fleet by investing £1m in premium brand Scania to meet increased customer demand.
Read more...12 December 2018
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.
Read more...10 December 2018
Leading specialist powered access supplier Wilson Access, part of the AFI group of companies, attended the APF Exhibition in September creating significant interest in their tracked access platforms for the forestry and agricultural sectors.
Read more...23 November 2018
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.
Read more...06 November 2018
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.
Read more...15 October 2018
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.
Read more...12 October 2018
The AFI group of companies has further strengthened its UK coverage by opening a flagship depot on a 2.2 acre site in Birmingham.
Read more...05 October 2018
The AFI group of companies has achieved ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 certification.
Read more...28 September 2018
AFI Resale have appointed a retail sales manager to drive sales of new and used powered access machines in the UK.
Read more...29 August 2018
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.
Read more...23 August 2018
The AFI group of companies has announced its latest HSEQ webinar on Tuesday 28th August at 10.30 am.
Read more...15 August 2018
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.
Read more...31 July 2018
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.
Read more...28 June 2018
Two 21m Truck Mounts from the Wilson Access fleet helped industrial painting contractors repaint the prestigious Trafford Arch Digital Advertising Site in Manchester.
Read more...19 June 2018
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.
Read more...14 June 2018
On April 1st, the CITB changed the way it supports training for the construction industry. Part of their strategic change is the creation of CITB Approved Training Organisation (ATO) which they award to recognised training providers.
Read more...14 June 2018
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.
Read more...08 June 2018
Watercress farmers from the award-winning Watercress Company in Hampshire carrying out seasonal ground clearing and preparation works hired an 8 Ton Doosan excavator from Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA).
Read more...23 May 2018
AFI’s successful Training team has reached £1m in revenue from online bookings since it launched the booking system on its website in 2013.
Read more...18 May 2018
The AFI Group of Companies has announced its latest HSEQ webinar on May 22nd at 10.30am.The Webinar will be presented by Brian Parker, Business Development Manager, Technical Support, AFI Group.
Read more...04 May 2018
Fish farmers from the Test Valley Trout Group in Romsey carrying out vital ecological works hired the first Manitou 220J stick boom in the UK from Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA).
Read more...28 March 2018
AFI has been shortlisted in four categories of the 2018 Hire Awards of Excellence, organised by the Hire Association of Europe (HAE).
Read more...27 March 2018
AFI is making a further £10m investment in new machines across the group during 2018.
Read more...27 March 2018
Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA) has launched a new website to provide customers with a new look, easy to navigate website with smartphone and tablet friendly functionality.
Read more...28 February 2018
After completing a £1 million investment programme in 2017, Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA) is investing another £1 million this year to further update and expand its powered access and plant hire fleet.
Read more...16 February 2018
A truck mount platform from the Wilson Access fleet helped to put Hull City Council branding in place at the KCOM Stadium – the home of Hull City Football Club and Hull FC Rugby League Club.
Read more...15 February 2018
Graham Hawkins has been appointed to the newly-created position of Sales Director at Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA) in a move which highlights the continued expansion of the company.
Read more...24 January 2018
Rapid Platforms has been awarded FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) Silver accreditation for its good working practices in the way it operates its powered access machine delivery and service van fleets.
Read more...23 January 2018
Wilson Access is extending its track mount fleet by purchasing 14 additional machines, including a 31m Teupen Leo 31T Redline, which has become the largest track mount in the Wilson fleet.
Read more...22 January 2018
Truck and track mounts from the Rapid Platforms fleet helped contractors to complete glazing inspections and repair work to a tight deadline at an office complex in Bracknell, Berkshire.
Read more...16 January 2018
AFI’s decision to make mental health a key theme of an innovation day event it held for construction industry delegates has resulted in a number of companies implementing their own initiatives to combat the problem.
Read more...08 January 2018
AFI’s Training Division – which was the first in the working at height and safety related training sectors to gain the Matrix Standard – has now gained reaccreditation for the fourth consecutive year.
Read more...03 January 2018
A Niftylift boom lift from the Rapid Platforms fleet has helped to safeguard the future of a 700 year old monument for generations to come.
Read more...19 December 2017
What’s it like working with UTN Training? Aerial View spoke to Mark Atkinson, Health & Safety Manager of the Clugston Group, to get his feedback.
Read more...06 December 2017
Contractors carrying out electrical fit out work in a new distribution centre in Southampton have hired scissor lifts and a boom lift from Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA).
Read more...29 November 2017
AFI has made further significant investments in its MEWP fleet by purchasing 24 Dingli scissor lifts and two JLG large boom lifts.
Read more...16 November 2017
AFI has been shortlisted in a prestigious award scheme run by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS) to recognise organisations that have implemented successful customer service strategies.
Read more...01 November 2017
Boom lifts from the AFI fleet helped structural steelwork specialists Evadx to complete a steelwork contract on time at a luxury hotel in Cumbria, despite a spate of bad weather.
Read more...18 October 2017
Hampshire Plant & Access has taken delivery of two skid steer loaders to complete a £1 million investment this year to update and expand its powered access and plant hire fleet.
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