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…
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.
