In May 2009, R Swain & Sons Ltd acquired the business of Charles Hewitt Limited which merged over 30 years of hiab and forklift Rigid, 4x4 And Artic Cranes
HIAB & Low Loader Lorry Hire experience with Swain’s extensive special loads expertise. The further acquisition of H&M Plant's operations Vehicle Mounted Forklifts
Specialised Logistics brought a wide range of plant moving capability to Swain’s portfolio of specialised equipment Container Hire & Sales. This vast pool of experience is now available to Swain’s customers through the Special Projects Division, which can provide:

• Free Expert Advice
• Heavy Haulage facilities up to 120ton GVW
• Extending, low height and power steered trailers
• A wide range of Lorry Loaders from 4ton/m to 65ton/m
• Rigid and artic forklift vehicles
• Plant & machinery movements for the Construction Industry
• A complete Abnormal Load Service
• Free expert advice
• Seamless integration with the full range of Swain Transport Solutions

Our philosophy is to focus on the needs of our customers and develop cost-effective solutions to meet their haulage requirements. We pride ourselves on our highly skilled and trained staff, whilst maintaining continued investment in the latest equipment and technology.

We solve transport problems; it’s as simple as that. Your movement may be routine, urgent, oversize or problematic in some way - to us, its another challenge we relish in the UK & Europe