We’re extremely proud of the work we do and we believe our dedication to providing the best service can be demonstrated in the projects we undertake. Here's a snapshot of the heavy haulage projects we've undertaken, the developments to our depots, the recognition we've gained throughout the heavy transport industry and any other news stories we want to shout about!
Stage Two of the Saltend Power Station Project
Following on from the delivery of a 100Te gas turbine rotor to Saltend Power Station, Hull, the Collett Team were once again appointed by Expeditors to undertake transport of the original turbine.
Glassford Bridge Challenge for 80 Tonne Transformer
Loaded with an 80 Tonne transformer, the Collett Team head to South Lanarkshire destined for Harting Rig Wind Farm Substation.
Gas Turbine for Saltend Power Station
The Collett Team safely deliver a 100Te gas turbine rotor to Saltend Power Station in Hull, East Yorkshire
Deliveries Underway to Creag Riabhach Wind Farm
Beginning in June, the Collett Team are well underway with deliveries of 242 components to construct 22 Enercon E115 E3 wind turbines at Creag Riabhach Wind Farm.
Replacement Bridge Heads to Gooseholme
Appointed by Adey Steel Ltd, Collett have completed delivery of four 21.5m bridge sections to Gooseholme, Kendal.
David Collett Takes on the Collett Jog
Managing Director David Collett is to take on the ultimate challenge this summer, running 1,000 miles from Lands’ End to John O’Groats.
Collett Sponsor Mark Hughes
Collett & Sons Ltd have increased their backing of the Bradford City AFC, and will become official sponsor of Mark Hughes ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
172 Tonnes for Collett’s New Girder Bridge
Collett’s new 250 Tonne capacity Goldhofer girder bridge takes on its first project as the Team transport a 172 Tonne super grid transformer to the National Grid’s Feckenham substation.
Kennoxhead Wind Farm Completed
Adding another wind farm to our Renewables Portfolio, our Team complete delivery of 13 Nordex N133 turbines to Kennoxhead Wind Farm in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Full Steam Ahead for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
The Collett Team have completed delivery of two 20m bridge sections as part of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s ‘Yorkshire’s Magnificent Journey'.
David Collett Completes Final Term as ESTA President
David Collett completes his tenure after serving nine years as the president of ESTA, the umbrella organisation for the Heavy/Abnormal Transport and Mobile Crane trade associations across Europe.
Vintage Crane Extraction for JS125
Our Enerpac JS125 heavy lift system gets to work extracting a vintage Butler gantry crane.
Collett Welcomes New MANOOVR Trailers
Fresh from the factory, we collect the second of our new Nooteboom MANOOVR trailers.
Collett Acquire Plant Speed Wind Energy Fleet
Collett increase wind energy carrying capacity with the acquisition of Plant Speed’s wind turbine fleet.
180Te Super Grid Transformers Delivered to Neart na Gaoithe Wind Farm
Collett complete stage two of the project, delivering two 180 Tonne super grid transformers to the onshore substation.
57 Metre Blades for Twentyshilling Wind Farm
Our Team complete all wind turbine component deliveries to Twentyshilling Wind Farm, located approximately 4.8km south of Sanquhar, in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland.
Skidding Operations for a 23 Tonne Pressure Vessel
Utilising our lightweight hydraulic jacking & skidding system, our Team transport a 23 Tonne vessel on behalf of LBBC from their Beechwood facility to their Technologies facility, both in Stanningley, Leeds.
110 Components Delivered to Craiggore Wind Farm, Ireland
All component deliveries to Craiggore wind farm are complete, including 44.5m long blades!
Collett Win the HLPFI Overland Transport Provider of the Year!
Collett named as the 2021 Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International Overland Transport Provider of the Year!
New 82Te/m Rigid Crane Vehicle!
Welcoming the latest addition to our fleet, the new DAF 8x2 rigid crane vehicle!
Collett Capitalize with Warehousing Acquisitions
Collett expand warehousing operations with the addition of Mile Thorn Works & Perseverance Works to our Halifax, Bradford, Goole & Grangemouth storage portfolio.
Two 160Te Shunt Reactors for Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm
The Collett Team transport two 160Te shunt reactors over 5000 miles, to the onshore substation for the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm project, jointly owned by EDF Renewables and ESB in Scotland.
Partnership with Bradford City AFC
Bradford City AFC welcome Collett & Sons Ltd as the club’s newest associate partner.
We're Proud to Support Overgate Hospice
We're proud to support Overgate Hospice and the expert care their devoted nurses provide to local people in their time of need
