International Platforms Ltd

International Platforms Ltd: buying and selling used access platforms in the United Kingdom

International Platforms Ltd is a British company based in Doncaster that presents itself as a supplier of used lifting equipment for working at height. Its main activity is the buying and selling of access platforms, with a catalogue covering scissor lifts, telescopic and articulated booms, push-around verticals (PAVs), personnel lifts, telehandlers and forklifts. The company states that it has decades of experience in the aerial work platform industry and describes itself as a family-run business.

Available equipment

The used machinery catalogue includes a wide variety of types and ages, with new units arriving weekly according to the company. Among the equipment it sells are:

• Scissor lifts
• Telescopic and articulated booms
• Push-around verticals (PAVs)
• Personnel lifts
• Telehandlers
• Forklifts
• Tracked, trailer-mounted and truck-mounted platforms
• Accessories and spare parts

It works with international manufacturers such as Genie, JLG and Dingli, among others. The equipment ranges from compact machines for indoor use to robust equipment for rough terrain. Each unit is inspected before sale, according to the company.

Sales and export services

Used platforms can be purchased as is, with full service, with a new LOLER certificate or fully refurbished. The company states that it has contacts worldwide and the capacity to export and import to any country, with a portfolio of more than 10,000 international customers. In addition to sales, it offers a service for owners to sell their machines, also handling the paperwork and allowing the equipment to continue to be used until a buyer is found.

Training and certification

International Platforms organises access platform training in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The instructors hold IPAF certification and have hands-on experience in the sector. The training is flexible and adapts to the operational needs of each company, according to the information published.

Maintenance and repairs

The company offers maintenance contracts and LOLER certification for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). It has qualified engineers distributed throughout the United Kingdom to attend calls, breakdowns and site visits. It also carries out repairs at its facilities, from minor to major interventions. Most customers opt for an annual contract that covers all services and the two legally required thorough examinations; those who take out this agreement obtain reduced rates on call-outs and repairs.

Finance and after-sales

The company facilitates contact with finance providers for the purchase of new or used equipment, with options tailored to the customer's budget. After the sale, it maintains an after-sales support team to answer questions and provide support. It also supplies spare parts and components such as transformers, harnesses and accessories for MEWPs.

Customer profile

International Platforms serves private end users, rental companies, distributors and traders. The company states that its aim is to thoroughly understand each customer's needs in order to recommend the right machine for each application.

Location and contact

Unit 4 Askern Road, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8DE · Phone: 0333 006 4277