UK tower crane rental specialist Falcon Tower Crane Services has announced two significant investments in the North of England: the acquisition of Guy Crane Hire Ltd, based in Colne near Burnley; and the purchase of a new three-acre depot and 30,000 sq. ft workshop in Miles Platting, Manchester.

Together representing an investment in excess of £5 million, Falcon says these moves underline its confidence in the market and long-term commitment to customers across the region.

Founded in 2002 by Kevin Guy, Falcon says Guy Crane Hire has built a strong reputation for reliability and service, operating a diverse fleet of self-erecting cranes, tower cranes, mobile cranes, haulage vehicles, telehandlers, and power generation equipment.

Falcon’s purchase facilitates Kevin Guy’s planned retirement while expanding Falcon’s fleet, customer base, and expertise in the Northwest. The addition of Guy Crane Hire also complements Falcon’s recent diversification into haulage and power generation and newly found contract lifting services, creating new synergies across its operations

“Since starting Guy Crane Hire over twenty years ago, I’ve had the privilege of growing the business and building long-standing relationships with customers across the region,” says Kevin Guy. “As I move towards retirement, it was important to me that the company’s assets and client base were placed with a business that can continue to support them on a larger scale. Falcon has the capability and resources to do just that, and I’m pleased to see the business become part of their wider operation. I would like to wish Falcon all the best going forward.”

Kevin Guy will remain with Falcon for a short period to ensure a smooth transition.

In addition to acquiring Guy Crane Hire, Falcon has exchanged contracts on a major new depot in Miles Platting, Manchester. The facility will consolidate Falcon’s existing Manchester-area sites in Birch, Swinton, Heywood, and Burnley into one centralised hub, housing:

  • Fabrication
  • Paintshop
  • Power generation
  • Haulage
  • Truck-mounted cranes (including the Klaas range)

Falcon says the new site will enable faster response times, increased capacity, and greater operational efficiency, directly benefiting customers in the region.

While the UK construction sector continues to face economic uncertainty, Falcon’s investment in people, facilities, and equipment demonstrates the company’s resilience and ambition. These new acquisitions build on Falcon’s 36-acre headquarters in Norfolk, its haulage and power depot in Dunstable, and its regional power centre in Newport.

Falcon will be showcasing these developments at Vertikal Days, Newark, UK, this September, where visitors can learn more about the expansion and view equipment from its growing fleet. It will be at stand 420.