Sheffield-based heavy lifting specialist, Mechan, is benefiting from the support of a fellow British manufacturer who has ordered three of the firm’s cranes in less than a year.



After purchasing two of Mechan’s lightweight jib cranes for its UK base in Cheshire, Proseal requested another column mounted unit just five months later.



Proseal’s first order was delivered in February and comprised a 250kg Mechan jib crane with hoist to load and unload its machining centres, along with a 125kg unit for use in its mould and tool workshop. Following the successful installation of this equipment, the manufacturer of food tray sealing machines added a second 250kg crane to its production facility.



Mechan’s lifting equipment came to Proseal’s attention following an internet search for British crane manufacturers. Supply chain manager, Colin Fraser, said: “We have been extremely impressed with the firm’s professionalism, customer service and the quality of its products. When the first order was delivered, Mechan’s engineers simply got on with the installation without disrupting our day to day operations. In fact, we hardly knew they were there, which is the way we like it!” [More]

Mechan is looking forward to seeing colleagues old and new at the forthcoming Liftex exhibition in November.



We will be showcasing our extensive range of standard and bespoke lifting and handling equipment at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association trade fair in Coventry, including the innovative Comalu portable jib crane.



Manufactured by our French partner, Comege, this fully moveable aluminium davit is ideal for tight spaces. It is light, yet sturdy and can be assembled and operated safely by just one person.



To see the Comalu in action, visit us on November 29/30 at stand 16, Liftex 2012, which is being held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. [More]

Mechanical Handling specialist, Mechan, is bidding farewell to one of the most influential members of its management team.

Sales and technical director, Graham Cofield, is retiring after 23 years with the Sheffield manufacturer, during which time he played a key role in shaping the firm’s current direction.

When Graham joined Mechan in 1989 as a design engineer, the firm was trading almost completely in the material handling market. Having spent 26 years in mechanical handling roles at British Rail, he was asked to create a set of railway jacks that paved the way for the firm’s transformation into the UK’s leading depot maintenance equipment manufacturer. This area of business now accounts for almost 90% of turnover.

New engineering director, Martin Berry, will be taking over Graham’s duties. Martin has worked for Mechan as design manager for nine years and will be responsible for shaping the firm’s future product portfolio, using the latest 3D modelling and fatigue analysis software to build on its increasing popularity in the international rail industry. [More]

Sheffield-based handling equipment specialist, Mechan, is welcoming a familiar face back to its sales team, to extend the service its offers to customers both at home and overseas.

Sales engineer, Lee Pitts, rejoins Mechan after a seven year break to strengthen the firm’s capacity and accommodate increasing demand for its heavy lifting products.

Lee will be working alongside the existing sales team to promote Mechan’s standard and bespoke cranes, as well as its extensive range of rail depot handling equipment. He left the firm in 2005, after six years in internal sales, to join DMR Seals where he worked most recently as a technical sales manager. [More]

Sheffield-based heavy lifting specialist, Mechan, has become one of the first companies in the UK to have its achievements honoured by the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS).

The rail depot equipment manufacturer has received a MAS Works Award to recognise the business and operational gains it has made in recent years.

Mechan was put forward for the award by MAS advisor, Peter Rooney, who was asked to nominate exemplar companies from his region that have demonstrated continuous improvement as a result of support from the organisation. [More]

This is a unique opportunity with unlimited potential for the right person to join our small design team.

The successful candidate will ideally be degree qualified, but candidates with experience in the design of medium to heavy capital equipment will be considered.

You will need to be self motivated and capable of managing small to medium projects with minimum supervision. The right candidate will be comfortable dealing with both the customer and the manufacturing workshop staff.

Experience of AutoCad and Solidworks is essential. [More]

Mechan has made the final of the Sheffield Star Business Awards, in the Excellence in Manufacturing Award category [More]

An engineer from Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialists, Mechan, has made a marathon effort to raise more than £850 for a charity that supports the terminally ill. [More]

Sheffield-based heavy lifting equipment specialist, Mechan, is ending its 40th anniversary year on a high, having achieved record turnover figures in 2009. [More]

Established Sheffield manufacturer, Mechan, is marking its 40th anniversary year by adding the Investors in People (IiP) accreditation to its growing list of credentials. [More]