Our Accreditations and What They Mean for the Defence Sector

Advanced Handling holds the Safe Contractor accreditation, a respected third-party certification recognising businesses with high standards in healthy and safety.

Defence sites demand the highest levels of operational safety. Safe Contractor accreditation gives defence clients confidence that our on-site practices follow best safety standards – reducing risk during any installations, maintenance or work carried out.

All Advanced Handling equipment carries UKCA and CE marking, exceeds EN1570-1 regulations where applicable and is supplied with a full Declaration of Conformity.

• UKCA/CE marking – confirms our equipment meet essential UK/EU safety requirements.

• EN1570-1 – a European safety standard for lift tables.

• Declaration of Conformity – provides traceability, vital for defence audits or regulatory assessments.

In defence environments, legally compliant and reliable lifting equipment is non-negotiable, especially when moving sensitive or heavy components – these certifications provide that assurance.

Advanced Handling offers a comprehensive after-sales service, including routine maintenance, repairs, and thorough examinations – all designed to keep equipment compliant, safe and operational.

Our service covers two major regulatory frameworks:

• PUWER – requires all work equipment to be properly maintained and safe to use.

• LOLER – requires mandatory regular inspections and thorough examinations of lifting equipment.

Defence organisations will typically operate within strict audit cycles. Our qualified engineers ensure lifting systems remain safe, compliant, and mission ready.

As a proud member of the Made in Britain scheme, Advanced Handling manufactures all equipment in Peterborough, UK, operating under British labour, safety, and quality standards.

This is particularly valuable for the defence sector and brings significant advantages for defence clients.

• Supports supply chain security – Local production reduces reliance on external suppliers.

• Quality Assurance – Enables tight production control and traceability.

• Logistical confidence – UK-based manufacturing supports continuity in high-security environments.

Advanced Handling is a listed member of ALEM, the UK’s trade association representing lifting equipment manufacturers.

This membership demonstrates a clear commitment to industry best practices in design, safety, and maintenance. It provides access to ongoing technical innovation and regulatory updates and aligns with industry standards which is beneficial to high-risk environments like defence.

This provides additional assurance that Advanced Handling operates with the wider lifting industry’s professional and technical expectations.

For defence organisations evaluating lifting solutions, Advanced Handling’s accreditations collectively deliver a clear value proposition.

• Safe Contractor – significantly minimises operational and safety risks.

• CE/UKCA marking and EN1570-1 – guarantee full legal and technical conformity.

• Made in Britain – Supports security, trust and local production.

• Servicing and thorough examinations – further support long-term reliability, mission readiness.

• ALEM – demonstrates commitment with UK lifting-industry standards.

Together, these accreditations demonstrate that Advanced Handling operates with reliability, professionalism and compliance that defence environments demand.