What We Do
Comprehensive Lifting &
Engineering Services
From initial supply through to statutory inspection — the WH Scott Group delivers end-to-end lifting and engineering solutions.
Our Solutions
Lifting & Engineering Solutions
Built Around Your Operation
From individual certified components to fully engineered crane systems — the WH Scott Group delivers complete lifting and handling solutions across the UK and Ireland, backed by over 129 years of engineering expertise.
Radio Remote Supply
AUTEC wireless radio remote control systems for cranes and lifting equipment — Air, Dynamic and LK NEO series. Available in standard and ATEX/EX-rated variants for hazardous atmosphere environments, with customisation, spares and repair support.
CoreRFID
Our proprietary inspection management platform — giving you real-time online access to statutory examination records, certified LOLER reports and full compliance documentation, 24/7. Audit-ready exports and multi-site access for complete visibility across your lifting equipment portfolio.
Crane & Hoist Components
A comprehensive range of electric chain hoists, wire rope hoists and crane components from SWF Krantechnik, Tiger, Stahl and ELD — in standard, wind turbine and ATEX-rated variants. Stocked across UK and Ireland depots for fast supply and breakdown response.
Overhead Gantry Crane Grabs
Automated grab crane systems for waste handling, aggregate processing and bulk material transfer — purpose-engineered for energy-from-waste facilities, recycling plants and aggregate yards. Fully integrated with your overhead crane structure for continuous high-cycle operation.
Roll & Reel Handling
Specialist lifting and handling solutions for rolls, reels and coiled materials — paper rolls, steel coils, cable drums and textile rolls. Custom C-hooks, lifting beams, turnstiles and powered roll handling systems designed to your throughput and handling requirements.
Composite Manufacturing
High-performance composite lifting components — spreader beams, lifting frames and structural elements manufactured from carbon fibre and FRP materials. Significant weight savings over steel while maintaining rated working loads, with applications in aerospace, offshore and cleanroom environments.
Why Choose Us
Why the WH Scott Group
Industry-Leading Accreditations
LEEA member, ISO 9001 & ISO 17025 certified, LOLER/PSSR/PUWER compliant. Our accreditations give you complete confidence in every service we deliver.
UK & Ireland-Wide Coverage
With depots in Dublin, Rathnew, Belfast, Wexford, Cork, Laois, Bristol, Plymouth, Southampton, London, Yeovil, South Wales — we’re always within reach wherever you operate.
End-to-End Capability
From equipment supply and crane design to roping services and NDT inspection — the group delivers the complete lifecycle of lifting and engineering solutions under one roof.
Rapid Response & Breakdown Cover
Emergency repairs and 24-hour refurbishment turnaround. We minimise your downtime and keep your operations running safely.
Trusted by Major Industries
Babcock International Group, GKN Aerospace, Airbus, SUEZ, Bristol Port, Battersea Power Station, Irish Rail, ESB, Irish Water and the NHS — our track record speaks for itself across the most demanding sectors.
Online Inspection Management
Manage all your inspection records via our digital certification system — real-time access to your compliance documentation, reports and audit trail, 24/7.
Industries We Serve
Sectors We Work Across
From aerospace assembly lines to nuclear power stations, we bring the expertise and equipment to serve the most demanding industries.
The Group
Three Specialists.
One Powerful Group.
The WH Scott Group brings together three specialist companies, each a leader in their field — delivering end-to-end capability across lifting equipment, crane engineering, roping services and NDT inspection.
WH Scott
Ireland and the UK’s leading lifting equipment supplier and inspection provider. Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded 1897.
ReRopes
The UK’s first independent lift roping supply and fit company (since 1986). Survey, supply, fit and guarantee with 24-hour turnaround across the UK and Ireland.
Metlab
Ireland’s largest Engineering Inspection & NDT provider. INAB-accredited, ISO 17025 certified. Offices in Cork, Dublin and South Wales serving nationwide. Founded 1982.
Standards & Accreditation
Certified to the
Highest Standards
Every service delivered by the WH Scott Group is backed by rigorous accreditation. As LEEA members, full ISO suite, ISO 17025 certified, and SAfed members, LOLER/SI 299 compliant, our qualifications cover the full breadth of lifting equipment supply, crane engineering, roping services and NDT inspection. Our compliance frameworks are maintained across all three group companies — ensuring consistently certified, audit-ready documentation wherever you operate across the UK or Ireland.
Get in Touch
Let’s Talk About
Your Project
Whether you need a statutory inspection schedule, a crane maintenance contract, lift roping, height safety installation or NDT testing — our team is ready to help.
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