Lifting Communication to New Heights

In high-risk lifting and height operations, instant voice contact between ground teams and crane operators removes delays, cuts mistakes, and boosts site safety - SFL’s rugged hands-free kit lets teams concentrate on the lift, not the tech.

For over half a decade, Bryn Thomas Cranes Ltd has relied on SFL Mobile Radio to keep their operations running smoothly. In the high-risk, precision-driven world of crane hire, clear and reliable communication isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. From rigging vehicles to mobile tower cranes, seamless coordination is the difference between efficiency and costly downtime. Time after time, Bryn Thomas Cranes has turned to us for the rugged, high-performance radio solutions they need to get the job done safely and effectively.

At SFL Mobile Radio, we consider ourselves experts in crane communication, having worked with multiple national crane, plant hire, and construction firms over the last 20 years. Our extensive experience has led us to develop our own hands-free crane radio kit to enhance safety and efficiency, as well as an intruder detection alarm system to improve site security.

Client Overview

Bryn Thomas Cranes Ltd is a leading provider of crane hire services across the UK, offering a range of lifting solutions to various industries. Effective communication is critical for their operations, ensuring smooth coordination between rigging teams, mobile tower crane operators, and office staff.

Why are radios so important for cranes?

1. Safety & Risk Management

• Cranes operate in high-risk environments where clear communication is critical to preventing accidents. To help the worker up in the crane see what he’s doing, he needs instant reliable comms with the team on the ground.

• Emergency response needs to be instant ensuring quick action in case of hazards, miscommunications or malfunctions.

2. Precision & Co-Ordination

• Lifting operations and working at height require real-time instructions between crane operators and ground crews.

• Radios eliminate delays, background noise, hand signals or mobile phones – reducing room for error.

3. Efficiency

• Construction sites are often large and spread across multiple areas which means teams working across them need to avoid delays and downtime. Radios enable operators to quickly adjust to changes in load positioning, weather conditions or last-minute client requests.

• Hands-free solutions ensure crane operators can focus on controls while staying connected.

4. Compliance

• Many firms require radio comms to meet health and safety regulations.

5. Harsh Environments

• Construction sites are noisy, dusty, and exposed to the elements making expensive mobile phones unsuitable and unreliable.

• Rugged two-way radios are literally built for their durability even in extreme conditions. (Just ask any construction worker what his radio has been through!)

Cranes rely on seamless, instant, and reliable communication, which is why companies like Bryn Thomas Cranes continue to invest in SFL Mobile Radio’s solutions.

With multiple teams working across different sites, Bryn Thomas Cranes required rugged, reliable, and high-performance two-way radios to maintain clear communication in often challenging environments. Their needs included:

• Radios durable enough for heavy-duty use in cranes and rigging vehicles.

• Seamless communication between site teams and office staff.

• Equipment that could also be used for customer hire where required.

The Solution

Over the past six years, Bryn Thomas Cranes has relied on SFL Mobile Radio to supply a range of two-way radio solutions, including:

• Motorola DP4400E NKP UHF radios & multi-chargers

• Kirisun DP405 UHF radios

• Motorola XT420 PMR & XT460

• DP3000 & DP4000 series radios

• Lapel speaker microphones, remote speaker mics, and various charging accessories

The Result

Bryn Thomas Cranes has successfully integrated these radios across their operations, ensuring consistent, clear communication across their fleet. They currently use radios in:

• Rigging vehicles for operational coordination.

• Mobile tower cranes to maintain safety and efficiency.

• Office locations where radios are made available for customer hire when needed.

Client Testimonial

“We’re more than satisfied with the radios/batteries etc. you supply Bryn Thomas Cranes. We have sets in all of our rigging vehicles along with mobile tower cranes and also keep an office set for request by customers to hire with our cranes that do not involve our Contract Lift Teams.”

Through consistent support, quality equipment, and tailored communication solutions, SFL Mobile Radio has helped Bryn Thomas Cranes maintain seamless communication across their operations. Their continued trust in our services reflects the reliability and durability of the solutions we provide.

Looking for a communication solution that works as hard as your team? Get in touch with SFL Mobile Radio today.