Advanced Lifting and Handling Solutions

we design and develop
innovative handling solutions

Coil LIfter

Design Consultancy

Somers Handling prides itself on its ability to solve all bespoke lifting and handling applications.

Develop

Trusted providers of lifting and handling equipment

Manufacture

From one-off items to full turnkey projects

Who We are

Somers began as Somers Handling, originally a division of Walter Somers, the forgemaster, incorporated in 1866.

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ORIGINS

First set up to design and develop innovative handling solutions for the forge’s lifting, rotating and transportation requirements.

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TRUSTED

Somers rapidly built a reputation in the manufacturing industry for creating bespoke handling equipment.

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HISTORY

Somers began as Somers Handling, originally a division of Walter Somers, the forgemaster, incorporated in 1866.

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Future

In more recent years, we have diversified into the Rail Industry developing Lifting Jacks, Bogie Handling Equipment and Depot Workshop Equipment.

What we do

a world leader in handling equipment for
metal producing industries.

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Manufactured in the UK

All of our lifting solutions are manufactured in the UK and our design work is carried out in accordance with the relevant standards for the particular application.

World leader in handling equipment

All of our lifting solutions are manufactured in the UK and our design work is carried out in accordance with the relevant standards for the particular application. In addition to carrying out conventional stress and load calculations, both Somers and Rota utilises the latest Finite Element Analysis Software to assess the suitability of complex components throughout the load path. This enables lean component design while maintaining the required integrity to achieve the duty and impact loadings throughout an item’s life cycle.

Bespoke design and sales team

With this wealth of experience, if you are in need of a bespoke solution, our sales & design team will work with you to gain a deep understanding of the lifting and handling challenges facing your business. From there, we will develop a solution to help you move loads more efficiently, improve productivity and reduce the risk to operators & other employees.

Lets Chat

For all enquiries, please fill in the contact form and a member of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.