A TRULY INTERNATIONAL COMPANY

FALCONTOWER CRANE SERVICES LTD

Over 400 saddle, luffing jib and self-erecting tower cranes on hire across the UK and Europe.

Over 100 stage 3A compliant, eco-friendly diesel generators complete with a number of Firefly battery back-up machines.

In conjunction with CTA, a fully accredited CPCS training academy for courses such as, tower crane operator, slinger signaller and appointed persons (13 categories in total).

2

Throughout its long history, the company has specialised in lifting solutions on all types of construction projects.

From its UK headquarters in Shipdham, Norfolk, the company has responded to increasing demand from UK construction companies to supply high quality, reliable tower cranes. During the

1980’s this resulted in a move from self-erecting tower cranes to the more conventional saddle jib and luffing jib cranes. The fleet continued to expand as did the overseas operations. Throughout the 1990’s and into 2000’s the fleet increased to over 200 tower cranes and incorporated, for a short while, the provision of passenger hoists as well, with the self-erector numbers diminishing. Some 25 years ago, a strategy was established to modernise and standardise the fleet using predominately Jaso cranes, with the older machines being sold off through our export division.

During the financial crisis from 2008, UK hire activity reduced substantially and the company shifted its focus from UK rental to worldwide exports. In so doing, the majority of staff were able to be retained during this period, which enabled the company to grow substantially during the ensuing recovery. The organisation has continued to expand across the UK and Europe employing over 400 personnel and running a fleet of 400 cranes, which includes a new dedicated self-erector division.

Along with tower cranes, other activities in the company have grown in recent years, such as the development of the power division (100+ units) to satisfy the growing demand for turnkey projects, transport infrastructure, shot blast and spray facilities and a training academy. The company is proud to be the largest independent tower crane supplier in the UK and proud to be working closely with many of the UK’s leading contractors and developers on specialist projects.

THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT TOWER CRANE SUPPLIER IN THE UKOriginally established in the 1970’s as a self erecting tower crane rental company, Falcon Tower Crane Services Ltd, as it has now become known, has evolved from a regional tower crane supplier to an international brand, selling and renting tower cranes all over the world.

Welcome to Falcon4 Meet the Directors6 Falcon Saddle Jib Cranes8 Falcon Luffing Jib Tower Cranes10 Falcon Self-erecting Tower Cranes14 Falcon Lifting Accessories16 Falcon Training Academy18 Falcon Spray Booth20 Falcon Power Generation22 Accreditations

3

A state of the art shot blast and spray facility at our headquarters in Norfolk, UK complete with a 20t overhead gantry crane.

Export division with experience in exporting new and second hand cranes to countries such as, Canada, Trinidad, Israel, Vietnam, Iran and many more.

Over 26 acres of yard, workshop and office space across our depots in Norfolk, Manchester and Scotland.

4

Barbara Brown Managing Director

Joined the company in 1983 and was promoted to General Manager of

group operations in 2000. Barbara was made Managing Director.

Ian Gray National Sales Director

Ian began in the crane industry with Wyseplant as a trainee in 1982. Through the 80’s and 90’s

he held many positions, such as operator, erector, supervisor and then moving to Operations Manager within various crane companies. Ian joined Falcon in 1999 as Operations Manager before becoming Sales Director in 2006 and National Sales Director in 2011.

Andrew Brown Commercial Director

Andrew joined the company straight from university after graduating with an Hons degree

in Business Management. Also a fully qualified accountant, he was Finance Manager up until 2011, when he became Commercial Director.

Rupert Cook Associate Service Director

Rupert started off in the hydraulics, mechanics and electrics sector before joining

Falcon in 2006 as an electrician. Before taking on the Service Manager’s position in 2013, he became an all-round multi-skilled field engineer. After 3 years in the job he became Associate Service Director in 2016.

Philip Gale Operations Director

Philip joined the company in 1991 as a self-employed crane erector and was then taken on as a full

time employee in 1996, prior to this working as a self-employed builder during the 80s and early 90s. He quickly progressed to a fully trained erector, before becoming a supervisor and subsequently Operations Director in 2006.

Steve Paxman Sales Director

Steve first came into cranes as a driver for White Trucks during the late 80’s and early 90’s before

moving to Kent Cranes as a Sales Representative. He then had two short stints at Ainscough and Baldwins before joining Falcon in 2000 as Sales Manager, becoming Sales Director in 2006.

Nick Hurrell Associate Technical Director

Nick joined the company in 1996, straight from 6th form as an Assistant Service Manager.

After 6 years in the job he moved into the technical department before becoming Technical Manager in 2008. After completing a HND in civil engineering, Nick became Associate Technical Director in 2016.

FSeamus Murphy Associate Customer Liaison Director

Seamus started with the company in 1992 as a tower

crane operator, and later erector. Towards the late 90’s, he became the first Falcon employed co-ordinator and in 2003 he became Customer Liaison Manager. He held this position for 13 years before becoming Associate Customer Liaison Director in 2016.

MEET THE DIRECTORS

5

KEY FACTSFALCON ARE THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT TOWER CRANE SUPPLIER IN THE UK

Falcon has a varied fleet of saddle jib tower cranes ranging from 40 to 700 tonne metre. Predominantly a fleet of Jaso tower cranes, other manufactures also include Potain and Liebherr. Saddle jib cranes offer many benefits and are generally more cost effective to hire than their luffing jib equivalent. Having a quicker operation, lower power and being easier to erect and dismantle they remain a prominent feature across the UK skyline. As with luffing jib cranes, they can be erected on a ballasted base or fixing angles and free stand at height in excess of 100m – no ties to the building required.

1.2m x 1.2m Tower sections

Our city crane models use as standard a tower section with a cross section of only 1.2m x 1.2m. With models up to 52 tonne metre achieving free standing heights of up to 46 metres. This compact solution is ideal for sites with restricted space, and even allows for the tower cranes to be installed within a small lift shaft.

Semi flat top Cranes

Along with the conventional saddle jib crane, we also offer a fleet of semi flat top saddle jib cranes. These tower cranes can have a jib reach of up to 85m with a maximum capacity of 24t. They are an ideal solution to multi crane sites and contracts with height restrictions.

Remote control

In accordance with British Standards 7121 we can supply all saddle jib tower cranes up to 100 tonne metre capacity as pedestrian operated tower cranes (POTC). This function allows the cranes to be operated via a remote control from the base of the crane, giving the operator the flexibility to move around site whilst operating the crane.

6

FALCON SADDLE JIB CRANESFalcon has a large and varied fleet of cranes and are able to provide one to satisfy both your needs and your budget.

Saddle Jib Tower Cranes

Make Model Jib Capacity Maximum Power length at jib end capacity requirement

Jaso *J4510 45m 1,000kg 2,500kg 80 kVA

Jaso *J52NS 52m 950kg 5,000kg 100 kVA

Jaso J110N 55m 1,500kg 8,000kg 130 kVA

Jaso J140N 55m 1,950kg 8,000kg 130 kVA

Jaso J160.10 65m 1,500kg 10,000kg 100 kVA

Jaso J210.A 60m 2,800kg 10,000kg 130 kVA

Jaso J300 75m 2,300kg 12,000kg 175 kVA

*Available on remote control and 1.2m tower sections

7

KEY FACTSFALCON ARE THE LARGEST JASO TOWER CRANE DEALER IN THE WORLD

Semi Flat-top Saddle Jib Tower Cranes

Make Model Jib Capacity Maximum Power length at jib end capacity requirement

Jaso J360 60m 4,000kg 18,000kg 150 kVA

Jaso J560 85m 2,000kg 24,000kg 300 kVA

Jaso J700 80m 4,800kg 24,000kg 350 kVA

8

FALCON LUFFING JIB TOWER CRANESLuffing jib cranes have many benefits and are widely used in cities and congested areas where “over sailing” is a major consideration.

Falcon’s luffing jib fleet ranges from a small remote control operated Lambri F2010 luffing jib tower crane with a maximum jib length of 20m and a maximum lifting capacity of 3.5t, to a Jaso J380PA which comes with a 65m jib and a maximum capacity of 36t. Luffing jib cranes have many benefits and are widely used in cities and congested areas where over-sailing by the jib is a major consideration. The design of this type of machine enables multiple cranes to be installed on a job site in close proximity to each other. This increases the hook time on site and allows completion dates to be substantially reduced as a result.

Over sailing - what is it?

Under English Law a land owner owns the airspace above his land. It is therefore potentially trespass if a developer or its contractor allows a tower crane jib to swing across land owned by other parties. This rule is the same for when the crane is in operation or when the crane is in free slew (the jib will face the direction of the wind). To limit this impact, all of Falcon’s luffing jib and hydraulic luffing jib tower cranes come with a low park radius as standard, and this can be reduced further by installing a special park radius device onto the crane. By keeping the park radius to a minimum, its reduces the impact of your construction site on the local community.

Hydraulic Luffing Jib Cranes

Alongside the conventional luffing jib cranes, Falcon currently supplies two types of hydraulic luffing jibs cranes with a jib length up to 50m and the maximum capacity of 6t. This type of tower crane has multiple benefits such as low power requirement and an incredibly reduced standard out of service parking radius (7m on a 45m jib).

Luffing Jib Tower Cranes

Make Model Jib Capacity Maximum Power Minimum length at jib end capacity requirement Park Radius

Lambri LCL20.1 20m 1,000kg 4,000kg 45 kVA 6m

Jaso J80PA 40m 1,300kg 5,000kg 100 kVA 8m [25.5m Jib]

Jaso J138PA 45m 2,100kg 8,000kg 175 kVA 9m [40m Jib]

Jaso J208PA 60m 1,500kg 18,000kg* 200 kVA 8m [40m Jib]

Jaso J265PA 60m 2,000kg 18,000kg* 220 kVA 9.8m [50m Jib]

Jaso J280PA.2R 60m 3,000kg 18,000kg 250 kVA 10.4m [30m Jib]

Jaso J380PA 65m 3,000kg 36,000kg* 250 kVA 10m [30m Jib]

*50 metre Jib

9

Hydraulic Luffing Jib Tower Cranes

Make Model Jib Capacity Maximum Power Minimum length at jib end capacity requirement Park Radius

Jaso J118HPA 45m 1,600kg 6,000kg* 100 kVA 7m [45m Jib]

Jaso J168HPA 50m 2,500kg 6,000kg 100 kVA 8m [50m Jib]

*35 metre Jib

KEY FACTSFALCON’S LUFFING JIB CRANES CAN BE PARKED UP TO AS LITTLE AS 7M RADIUS WITH A 45M JIB

For total flexibility, we offer a wide range of lifting machinery, with the self-erecting tower cranes a prime example. Suitable for most applications, low on power consumptions and very versatile, these cranes can be manoeuvred into almost any site. With hook heights of up to 33m and jib lengths up to 40m, combined with low transportation and erection costs, these machines can be a cheaper and more efficient option for smaller building sites.

Modern Fleet

With over 75% of our self-erecting fleet under 10 years old, Falcon continues to invest in modern machinery and technology. The recently expanded fleet of just under 70 machines is one of the largest in the UK and it continues to grow.

GAPO

With access to tight building sites an increasing problem for our customers, we can supply the ideal solutions with a GAPO machine. The Italian manufactured machine, complete with site axles for each of our self-erecting cranes, acts as a trolley, to enable cranes to be manoeuvred to the desired location. This negates the requirement for expensive, large, mobile cranes to position the machines in their correct locations.

Crawler Cranes

For contracts that require even more flexibility, Falcon can offer two types of crawler mounted self-erecting tower cranes – The Potain 340A and Munster 30/36. Both machines can be tracked around site using their on board mounted generator. Alternatively, they can utilise an electrical feed from the mains, if used in a static position.

10

FALCON SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANESFor total flexibility we offer a wide range of cost effective, self erecting cranes suitable for most applications.

Self-Erecting Tower Cranes

Make Model Jib Capacity Maximum Power length at jib end capacity requirement

Liebherr 32TT 30m 1,000kg 4,000kg 45 kVA

Liebherr 34K 33m 1,000kg 4,000kg 45 kVA

Potain IGO21 26m 700kg 1,800kg 45 kVA

Potain IGO36 32m 1,000kg 4,000kg 45 kVA

Potain IGO50 40m 1,000kg 4,000kg 45 kVA

11

KEY FACTSMOST OF FALCON’S SELF ERECTING TOWER CRANES COME WITH A FOLDING OR TELESCOPIC JIB FOR OVERSAILING ISSUES

Crawler Mounted Self-Erecting Tower Cranes

Make Model Jib Capacity Maximum Power length at jib end capacity requirement

Potain 340A 40m 1,000kg 6,000kg 50 kVA

Munster CRL 30/36 30m 1,150kg 4,400kg 50 kVA

12

13

Chain PackN Consists of a 4-leg chain and a drop chainN Range of 4-Leg chain slings with varying safe working

loads to match your cranes specificationN All with chain shortening clutches and self-locking

clevis hooks for adjustability and safetyN Single leg drop chains available for simpler lifts

Duplex Webbing Slings / Round Slings (Strops)N Made from polyester - designed to lift heavy loads N Suitable for loads from 0 - 10 tonnes plus and at

lengths to suit your requirementsN Flexible, lightweight with a wide bearing surface,

which helps protect the load you are lifting

Brick ForksN Fully self-balancing even when unloaded and

designed to lift packs of bricks and palletsN Converts a crane into a pallet moving toolN Equipped with adjustable forks, height adjustable

and has a self-levelling systemN Safety net is required to use this item

Block GrabN Designed to lift palletised blocks and bricks

N Block Grabs is also suitable for handling all types of concrete products from slabs to paving blocks

N Automatic locking mechanism holds the grab open between lifts allowing single person operation

N Safety net is required to use this item

Self Tipping Boat SkipN Ideal for general muck and waste removal

N Low loading height and drop down bale arm makes filling very easy

N The lifting bale automatically locks when lifted, allowing a single crane driver to manoeuvre and tip the skip

Rescue CageN Designed as a safe method of transporting injured

personnel with an attendant in an emergency

Man CageN Designed to carry personnel and their tools in a safe

manner whilst working at height

Gas Bottle Transportation CageN A fully approved and certified method of transporting

gas bottles on site. Comes with lifting eye and fork pockets. Fully enclosed for safety

Goods CageN A safe, convenient method of transporting materials

to and from high or low level. Sturdy construction with front gate for easy loading and 1m high full mesh for security. Our goods cages come in variable widths up to 2.5 metres

Shackles (Screw/pin)N The screw pin shackle design is ideal for a wide range

of heavy lifting jobs. Normally used in conjunction with webbing slings or similar, providing a strong, secure attachment point between the sling and the load being lifted

N Our safety pin bow shackles are designed for maximum security and reliability. The shackle is secured using a nut and bolt, with the safety pin providing an extra layer of fastening to further safeguard against the shackle coming loose

Safety NetN Restraint net for use with brick forks and block grabs,

designed to slow the fall of loose items

Mortar TubsN Made of unbreakable solid polyethylene, resistant

to UV radiation and weathering; with steel frames around the top edge of the container and rugged legs for crane transportation

N Mortar tub is fully certified and crane/forklift able, allowing economical movements of mortar

Pedestrian BarriersN Protective barriers are necessary to prevent people

in and around buildings from an accidental fall at an unguarded change of level

14

FALCON LIFTING ACCESSORIESOur range of lifting ancillaries are designed to complement our operations on site and increase the functionality of our cranes.

15

New Digital LED SignageUnlike traditional displays, you can change the digital content as much as you like, whether that be for your company logo, accreditation or even a message of support for charities, events or sports teams.Content is easily uploaded onto the screens via encrypted Plug and Play USBs, just a simple swap and you can be displaying something new, without any of the headaches associated with traditional signs.You can share useful information and relevant news about things that are happening within your company and our displays can show either Static, Rolling, Phased or Video Content.

Working alongside CTA (Construction Training Academy) and many of the UK’s leading accredited bodies including CPCS, ALLMI and NPORS, Falcon are committed to continuous service improvement, supporting achievement of qualifications that learners and employers understand and value, whilst having the confidence that they are also compliant with the latest legislation and industry best practice.

Our instructors and assessors are not only experts in their individual fields but are also dedicated to delivering training and assessments that are both relevant and engaging. Certain training and assessments can be provided at your location, enabling your company site-specific procedures or requirements to be incorporated and to allow trainees to get the most from their experience. However, if you require the training to be conducted at one of our centres, we have an outstanding, custom built, fully equipped and accredited lifting centre at our headquarters in Shipdham, Norfolk.

Our training centre in Norfolk offers our customers the one stop shop for all lifting based courses, including the following;

N CPCS Tower Crane (both Saddle and Luffing)N CPCS Crane SupervisorN CPCS & In-house Self-Erecting Tower Cranes (POTC)N CPCS Appointed Person N CPCS & In-house Slinger / Signaller (Static Duties)

16

Credibility

With over 40 years of site based experience within the construction industry and being involved with some of the largest projects in the UK, Falcon are ideally placed to train the next generation coming into the trade and to help address the skills and labour shortage.

To enquire about the availability of a course, please contact 01362 821048.

FALCON TRAINING ACADEMYAt Falcon, we recognise the significance of accredited training as an integral part of the service we offer to take both us and our customers to the next level.

17

KEY FACTSTHE ACADEMY HAS PERMANENTLY ERECTED SADDLE JIB, LUFFING JIB AND SELF-ERECTING TOWER CRANES

Entry Requirements for undertaking a CPCS course

All trainees must have passed a CITB Health, Safety and Environment touch screen test, no more than 2 years before attending any of the available courses. A good understanding of written and spoken English is also essential.

18

FALCON SPRAY BOOTHAt Falcon we recognise the importance of not just a strong product and a comprehensive service, but also company image.

For this reason, we have invested in 2 shot blast and 5 spray booths across our depots in Shipdham and Manchester. The shot blast booths are accredited to SA3 white metal standard and the spray booths are complete with the latest, state of the art, electro-static equipment. The paint used is a marine based paint which has a high zinc phosphate content and is 100% lead free. Three of the booths are located in an old World War II aircraft hangar on Shipdham Airfield, which includes a 20t overhead rail mounted gantry crane.

The Cranes

The advantages of a respray to our customers are two-fold. The first and most important is for health and safety reasons. Any tower crane in our fleet can be shot blasted to its bare metal allowing our engineers to thoroughly inspect and carry out non destructive testing (NDT) procedures on the structure before it is resprayed. By adding layer upon layer of paint without shot blasting, the risk can increase structural damage going unnoticed. The second benefit is branding. We can supply any tower crane in our fleet, in our customers own livery. Once a machine has been through our booths, the result is an extremely high grade product – perfect for a prestigious project.

What else can we do?

With the facilities we have, we can blast, repair and respray almost any piece of equipment. This includes construction equipment, heavy industrial equipment, lifting accessories, site accommodation, containers and many, many more.

19

Falcon Power Generation have invested in a modern and robust fleet of hire generators, ranging from a 20KVA to 1250KVA providing both off the shelf and bespoke solutions, so units deliver the power you require to do the job successfully.

Stage 3A compliant

Each of the 100 plus generators in our fleet are compliant with the NRMM regulations and are stage 3A compliant. The benefit is twofold, not only will all our customers be complying with current regulations, they will also benefit from lower CO2 omissions to achieve the European Directive 97/68/EC and achieve lower fuel bills.

What is NRMM?

All NRMM (Non-Road Mobile Machinery) between 37 and 560KW must confirm to the EU Engine Emission Stage or have an exception issued by the Greater London Authority. Currently the regulations apply to all developments that fall within the central activity zone (CAZ) within London and also Canary Wharf, however there are plans to expand this further in the coming years.

Falcon’s Hybrid Power Solutions

These units deliver both cost savings and additional cuts in CO2 emissions, just like a hybrid car but on a larger scale. This works with the generator to reduce running time and fuel consumption. This efficient running creates spare energy which is stored in a high power battery pack, which can then be used without the need for the generator to run, reducing emissions further.

20

Applications include, but are not limited to:

N Tower crane aviation lights N IT and medical equipment

N Small cabin set-ups N Environmental monitoring equipment

N Security lighting and CCTV Systems N PA Systems

N Communications and wireless access points

FALCON POWER GENERATIONWhen our customers tell us what their requirements are, we listen, then we design a solution to satisfy their needs.

21

Fuel management and 24 hour GPS monitoring

Our fleet of bunded fuel tanks ranges from 450ltrs to 3000lts and on request these fuel tanks can be fitted with telemetry equipment to maintain, control and monitor fuel consumption 24 hours a day 7 days a week. We can also monitor the current CO2 emissions, fuel savings, battery duration and engine run time saved. With this system in place fuel replenishment can be remotely monitored and fuel delivery arranged to avoid shortage.

KEY FACTSALL FALCON GENERATORS ARE COMPLIANT WITH LEGISLATION ON CO2 EMISSIONS

22

One of the many steps that Falcon takes to ensure a safe place of work is undertaking the accreditation of five different SSIPS (Safe Systems in procurement). Being members of a SSIP shows our customers that we have attained the appropriate level of competence and procedural ability in Health & Safety management.

In addition to the SSIP’s Falcon also holds ISO 9001:2015 quality accreditation, which we have held since 2007. This Management system is critical to our company ethos and demonstrates to our customers the important emphasis placed on quality. Accreditation to a recognised quality standard is essential for dealing with and complying with legislation, ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognised quality management standard.

In addition to the ISO9001:2015 quality accreditation, Falcon holds an environmental management system (EMS) standard ISO14001. This accreditation was gained in 2014 and it assists the organisation to focus on environmental issues, such as the reduction of carbon footprints, making the most out of renewable energy and cutting waste. It ensures that the company stays compliant with current environmental legislation while publicly demonstrating commitment to protecting the environment.

OHSAS 18001, Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series, (officially BS OHSAS 18001) is an internationally applied British Standard for occupational Health and Safety management systems. It exists to help all kinds of organisations put in place demonstrably sound occupational health and safety performance. The accreditation lets our customers know that Falcon complies with legislation to prevent accidents, and protect employees. Implementing the management system quickly helped us reduce risks to our own organisation. It includes processes for identifying hazards and establishing emergency procedures, thus making our organisation a safer place in which to work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ACCREDITATION Falcon takes the health, safety, quality and the environment very seriously and nothing is more important to this company than the well being of its employees and customers.

Cert No.14129401

Cert No.14129514

Cert No.14129515

23

REACHING NEW HEIGHTS WITH CRANES ALL OVER THE WORLD

FALCONTOWER CRANE SERVICES LTD

Head OfficeFalcon Tower Crane Services Ltd,Shipdham Airfield Industrial Estate, Shipdham, Norfolk, IP25 7SDT: + 44 (0) 1362 821048enquiries@falconcranes.co.ukwww.falconcranes.co.uk

Northern AreaFalcon Tower Crane Services Ltd,Unit L, Birch Industrial Estate,Whittle Lane, HeywoodLancashire, OL10 2SXT: +44 (0)1706 629592www.falconpowergeneration.co.uk

ScotlandFalcon Tower Crane Services Ltd,78, Brocketsbrae Road,Lesmahagow, Lanark, ML11 9PTM: + 44 (0) 7917 638710T: (0) 1362 822314donald@falconcranes.co.ukwww.falconcranes.co.uk