Rotrex Winches, the UK’s leading winch specialists, has announced it will be returning its name to LGH Winches across its businesses in the UK, Netherlands, and Belgium from 1st May 2025. The decision is a strategic move that aligns with…
LGH & Rotrex Europe is thrilled to announce a significant step forward in our journey to enhance collaboration and drive growth across our Group. Don Wilkinson, a seasoned leader with a proven track record at Rotrex Europe, has recently been…
25 Years of Engineering Excellence! In November, our Chairman Ian Parkinson joined our CEO and Sales Director to honour Kevin Simpson and Chris Kirkwood, who reached the remarkable 25-year milestone at Rotrex. Over the decades, they have witnessed various phases…
Rotrex recently contributed to a vital project to upgrade the electrical infrastructure on a number of Scottish islands. The islands’ electricity demands are met using undersea cables which require periodic replacement to ensure a reliable supply. Even the smallest of…
Project Overview In early 2024, Rotrex supplied equipment for the Virginia Key expansion initiative, a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing electrical capabilities on Virginia Key, a small island near Miami. This project was pivotal for improving electrical substations and…
With the core aims of driving better customer service, facilitating expansion plans and increasing investment in equipment over the coming years, sister companies LGH and Rotrex have joined forces to open a brand new warehouse in Erith, South East London….
The Black Sea project was a great opportunity for Rotrex, supplying equipment to pull a control cable for a gas platform in the Southern Black Sea off the north coast of Turkey, a couple 100km east of Istanbul. Challenge: The…
In 2023, J Murphy and Sons contacted Rotrex to request a quote for winches to aid with a slip-lining process on HS2. Following on-site visits and detailed discussions via phone and email, Rotrex developed a winching solution for the project….
Rotrex, a leading provider of winch hire, sales, and support services, announces a significant investment in expanding its European rental fleet with the addition of UP40 and UP50 winches manufactured by OMAC in Italy. This investment further strengthens Rotrex’s position…
Ensuring everyone understands proper winch use and potential risks is crucial when operating a winch. Safety is paramount to prevent any serious injuries to yourself and your team. We’ve compiled a clear guide of essential do’s and don’ts for winch safety…
Rotrex have successfully supported our longtime customer OnSite Rail Services with several OMAC trailer winches for the revolutionary HS2 project. HS2 is a new high-speed railway system connecting Britain’s largest economic centers. This British-built bullet train will provide zero-carbon journeys…
Rotrex was on hand to support and supply equipment to Southern Vulcanizing on their latest conveyor belt reinstallation project in North London. The project required a winch to carefully pull the old belt out and reinstall a new one.
Air and hydraulic winches are mighty machines but deciding which to use can be an overwhelming task, given their widespread use across diverse industries and applications. This blog explores the applications and benefits of Air and Hydraulic Winches and helps…
Rotrex Winches has been awarded a prestigious contract to supply winching equipment and on-site technical assistance for installation of a production separator on the Alba B2 platform, located offshore of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea in West Africa. The project…
The UK is no stranger to extreme weather conditions. Heavy snowfalls, high winds, and below-freezing temperatures can result in the collapse of overhead power lines, leaving thousands of homes and businesses with no power. With extreme weather during the winter…
In August 2023, we were contacted by Radius to help remove a transformer from Bank London Underground Station, as it required immediate repair work. This was the second time Rotrex had worked on this project with Radius, having successfully completed…
Cable pulling is exactly you think it is. It is the installation of a cable from one point to another, often through open trenches and ducts, to connect a power supply from the mains to a where new electrical supply…
When planning a deck project, the right equipment is essential for a safe & efficient environment. Deck equipment can help you to move materials safely, lift heavy objects with ease, and create a durable and long-lasting deck.
In this blog post, we will discuss some essential deck equipment that you may need for your next project and explain why it is crucial when using with our winches to enable smooth and efficient operation.
Fibrecat and Tornado cable blowers are essential tools for any telecommunications company that wants to install fibre optic cables quickly and safely.
Both Fibrecat and Tornado cable blowers are easy to use and require minimal training. They are also highly portable, making them ideal for use in a variety of environments.
If you are planning a fibre optic installation project, be sure to consider using a Fibrecat or Tornado cable blower. These machines can help you to save time and money, and to ensure a successful and efficient installation.
Cable installation is a difficult process and if you’re not adequately prepared, the task in hand can seem overwhelming. In such circumstances having the right cable handling equipment can make the process a lot easier.
Our latest blog offers just a few typical examples that will come in handy and ensure cable protection.
In a significant infrastructure upgrade project, Rotrex played a vital role in replacing a nearly century-old water main in East Yorkshire. This endeavor involved the installation of two new 900mm diameter pipes, set to deliver fresh water to the region.
Efficiency and reliability are of utmost importance in the scope of industrial applications. Whether it’s construction, utilities, rail, tunnelling, oil and gas, marine, ports and harbours or telecommunications, the need for powerful and dependable winching solutions is undeniable. This is…
Evolving Fibre Rope Technology Significant advancements in fibre rope technology have occurred in recent years, leading to a surge in customer inquiries for its use in various projects. To meet this growing demand, we at Rotrex Winches have heavily invested…
Introduction As an industry leader in designing and manufacturing custom winches, Rotrex recently took on a challenging task: creating two bespoke hydraulic-powered winches for the high-profile London Power Tunnels project. Collaborating with G.O.S. Tool & Engineering Services and Balfour Beatty,…
Over the last few years there has been a steady increase in the hire of Cable Drum Trailers and Cable Pushers. The reason? Fibre Optic companies bringing ultra-fast fibre optic broadband to the UK. The UK has lagged behind the…
Rotrex Group – which provides winch hire, sales and support worldwide along with high level cradle and fall protection equipment services across the UK and Europe – has ramped up its fleet of rental winches after investing in a number…
Introduction Rotrex, a leader in designing and manufacturing bespoke winches, was commissioned by AJT Site Services to develop a custom replacement for a damaged winch at a Hydro Electric Generator in Loch Tralaig, Scotland. The project not only showcased Rotrex’s…
Introduction Rotrex, renowned for its custom winch design and manufacturing, successfully completed a project for the Diocese of Shrewsbury by designing and installing 12 bespoke winches to raise and lower chandeliers in a historic church. The winches, expertly crafted and…
Introduction Rotrex, a leader in custom winch solutions, took on a challenging project to design, manufacture, and install six custom-built winches for a historic bridge connecting freshwater River Fleet and saltwater Loch Fleet. In use since 1816, the bridge is…
The Location: Undersea cables are critically important to small and isolated islands unable to generate their own energy needs. Places like the Isles of Arran, Mull, and Coll off the west coast of Scotland rely on undersea cables to keep…
Hugely important to many industries, the winch may seem like a simple piece of equipment, but if not operated correctly by someone with the right training and knowledge they can cause injury and damage, this is why you should always…
Based in the UK, Rotrex Winches, provides the largest range of winches in the whole of Europe. As well as being winch specialists, we stock many other products, from winch cable & rope to all-terrain vehicles. We also stock a wide…
In April 2022, Rotrex UK supported National Grid Ventures and Energinet on the successful landing of the Denmark end of the World’s longest interconnector, Viking Link. It’s a pivotal project to be involved in, as it’s the first submarine cable…
When Are The Changes to Red Diesel Taking Effect? The proposed changes to Red Diesel and Rebated Fuels are due to take effect from April 1st 2022. Why Are They Making Changes To Red Diesel? As part of the governments…
Sister companies LGH and the Rotrex Group have made two new appointments to their combined HR team who will cover both firms’ UK and EU operations. The Rotrex Group is one of the leading winch specialists in Europe, and LGH is…
Rotrex Eyes Post Pandemic Growth The Rotrex Group, which boasts the largest range of trailer winches in the UK and is one of the leading lifting firms in the whole of Europe, has invested almost a quarter of million pounds…
The Rotrex Group, which is one of the leading winch specialists in Europe, is looking to heavily invest in its fibre rope capabilities over the next couple of years as customer demand changes. The investment means it will grow its…
Here are Rotrex Winches, we are industry experts, specialising in all trailer mounted winch equipment and supported by a highly skilled and experienced team. Available for both sale and hire, today we’re going to look at some of the benefits…
Our Range of Winch Hire Equipment When you’re working with winches & winch hire equipment, it’s likely you’re also going to need some ancillary equipment, wherever and whatever you are pulling or lifting. The term ancillary equipment refers to any…
The Use of Winches In our modern connected world, we will rarely walk a few steps in urban areas without crossing the path of underground cabling. But we hardly ever notice the extensive infrastructure that surrounds us, because the…
