Winter is another busy period for us at Horizon Platforms.  Despite the most obvious being the putting up of Christmas decorations, it is also the time of year when our customers need machines (often on a short term hire) to repair or maintain their premises whilst other work is quieter.

Common jobs include:

Repairing/replacing lights

Heater installations

Carpark lighting

Roof repairs

Removal of leaves from guttering

Window/signage cleaning

So whether you have the duty of putting the fairy on a oversized Christmas tree in a busy town centre, or scooping autumn leaves from a gutter of a penthouse apartment, we have the access platform for you.

If you would like a free site survey please call us direct on 0870 0710 007.

Matt Fray – Field Sales Manager

Horizon Platforms have strengthened their hire fleet yet again with the addition of 2 brand new Niftylifts.  These 2 beauties were delivered last week and are now ready to be delivered to you for your hire contracts.

Welcoming new machines on to the fleet is nothing out of the ordinary for us.  Infact, it’s something that we we do quite regularly.  It is always nice to send out a brand new platform to our customers who want to impress on a prestigious site.

Horizon’s Niftylift Delivery

We are lucky to have one of the youngest access platform rental fleets in the UK, this means fewer breakdowns, better looking kit and the latest technology on the market.

If your current supplier can’t offer you a nearly new platform combined with unrivalled customer service, give us a call!

Tom Brook – Internal Account Manager

0870 0710 007

Horizon Platforms said a fond farewell and thank you for the support of the Shameless TV production company as it filmed for the last ever series.

Horizon Platforms had the pleasure of supplying them a JLG M450AJ over several series of the popular Channel 4 show.

The boom lift was extremely popular for the aerial shots as well as for assembling props and the set.

Filmed and based in Manchester, the show was in it’s 10th series before deciding to finish in style.

Horizon have been popular with TV production companies in the past and have the reputation of providing smooth and reliable machines ideal for filming tricky arial shots.

We have been reliably informed the final series definately allows the popular programme to finish on a high, and not just from the use of our 45ft access platform!

Matt Fray - Account Manager

Horizon Platforms have received our first JLG 450AJ with Skyguard. The machine is fitted with a system that automatically stops the machine if pressure is applied to a bar across the control box area. On activation, the machine will then do the opposite action to the last operation. In the event of crushing, this will then release the operator as soon as the impact has occurred.

The JLG 450AJ with Skyguard

The machine will be run alongside the present crush protection accessories and other safety features Horizon already provide inc. Nifty’s SIOPS and Sanctuary Zone.

Each option has various benefits dependent on its application, but with each of these options in Horizon’s arsenal, we can resolve any situation.

Dave Williams – Horizon Platforms Sales

Due to popular demand, Horizon Platforms have been adding to the fleet again!

Of course that meant going to one of our preferred suppliers JLG to order what will become 100 + machines over the year.  We have added the following further machines to our fleet;

JLG 1930ES

JLG 2630ES

JLG 2646ES

JLG 3246ES

JLG E300AJP

JLG M450AJ

JLG 450AJ

JLG 600AJ

You may wonder why we stock such machines that cost more than all other manufacturers? Simple, the undeniable benefits they offer:

• Double the duty cycles
• Cleaner, quieter operation
• Environmentally friendly
• Minimal chance of breakdowns
• Robust
• Great after service

The above benefits coupled with our reactive and responsive attitude enable Horizon Platforms to offer the best service in the industry. Further to that, what better tool to be able to sell to your customers but the ‘Rolls Royce’ of Powered Access?

Working in Internal Sales for Horizon Platforms is by no means an easy job, but having faith in your product makes it a whole lot easier.

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Internal Account Manager – Tom Brook

Although there is no machine to do all jobs, there is one that has taken the retail sector by storm!

26MB – Haulotte Star 10

Both the Haulotte Star 10 and JLG Toucan 10/10 (26MB) are a very popular machines for contractors unsure what job needs doing when arriving to site. With a width of only 1 meter and the stowed height just under 2 meters, the 26MB is perfect for getting into a store and manoeuvring into those tight spaces.

The 26MB offers a 10 meter working height reach and an outreach of 3 meters when working at 8 meters or under. Offering zero tail swing, it is perfect for working up and over isle spaces and can fit into tight areas within plant rooms.

Although it isn’t the largest we can offer, the basket is capable of 2 men and a maximum lift capacity of 200kg. The 26MB offers non marking tyres and a weight of under 3 tonne, making the machine ideal for many tiled surfaces.

We find the 26MB’s are used at many places but most popular on:

• Retail Stores
• Supermarkets
• Manufacturing Sites
• Food Manufacturing

So order the machine today and see where the little star can take you.