Latest News, Projects & Stories from Collett


All the latest news from Collett, our highlighted haulage projects & heavy lift operations, and stories to shout about.

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!

Collett News • Girder Bridge used for the first time in Holland

Girder Bridge used for the first time in Holland

Our Girder Bridge was used to transport two 250Te transformers in Zeijerveen, Holland.

Collett News • Latest Addition to our Pilot/Escort Vehicle Fleet

Latest Addition to our Pilot/Escort Vehicle Fleet

Take a closer look at the latest addition to our Pilot/Escort fleet with four new MAN TGE vans.

Collett News • Rochdale Substation Transformer

Rochdale Substation Transformer

128Te transformer delivered and positioned at the National Grid substation in Rochdale.

Collett News • Blade Lifter used for Windy Rig

Blade Lifter used for the first time in the UK!

Windy Rig is the first wind farm in the UK to use a Blade Lifter to transport 55m long blades.

Collett News • 'Focus On' our Urban Trailers

'Focus On' our Urban Trailers

Our fleet of Montracon Urban Trailers are ideal for tight access areas and offer the perfect solution when delivering in urban environments.

Collett News • Phase 1 complete for Lea Viaduct Developement

Phase 1 complete for Lea Viaduct Development Project

45 steel bridge girders have been safely delivered to the new Lea Viaduct link road in Preston.

Collett News • Focus on our Warehousing & Storage Facilities

Focus on our Warehousing & Storage Facilities

Our warehousing and storage facilities across Halifax, Goole, Grangemouth & Bradford can accommodate long and short term cargo handling and storage solutions.

Collett News • Working with 'time on our hands' ... again

Delivering the M20 East Street replacement Foot Bridge

Reconnecting the communities of Kent with the replacement of the East Street Foot Bridge over the M20 near Addington.

Collett News • Working with 'time on our hands' ... again

Working with 'time on our hands' ... again

Take a trip down memory lane as we transport a Victorian clock tower for the second time, 33 years later.

Collett News •  Undertaking the delivery of a 6.98m L x 2.4m W x 3.82m H transformer, the Collett Team, appointed by Kolektor have fulfilled all transport and logistic solutions from the manufacturing facility in Slovenia to final installation in Tilbury.  Originating in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Collett were contracted to deliver the 68 Tonne electrical transformer to its required substation delivery site in Tilbury, Essex alongside multiple trailer loads of ancillary equipment required for the project.  Utilising their equipment, the Collett Heavy Lift Team loaded the electrical transformer at its point of manufacture in Ljubljana, before transporting to the UK via the Port of Vlaardingen.  After their arrival in the UK, each of the cargoes, the 68 Tonne transformer and various ancillary units were transported to Collett's dedicated Goole Heavy Lift Terminal for storage and handling ahead of onward shipment to their final destination.   Once delivered to Tilbury in line with the required construction schedule, Collett's Heavy Lift Team utilised their specialist hydraulic jacking and skidding equipment to precisely manoeuvre the 68 Tonne transformer in to its required position.  With installation of the main unit completed, Collett then utilised a 55te mobile crane, supplied under a CPA Contract Lift basis, to offload and install the remaining ancillary items.  Over a 6 week period, Collett's European Department, Project's, Engineering and Heavy Lift Teams worked in conjunction to deliver the project.  Ensuring each stage from origination in Slovenia to final delivery in Tilbury was expertly managed and each of the required cargoes were successfully installed in line with the client's requirements

Delivering a 68Te transformer from Slovenia to Tilbury Substation

Delivering a 68 Tonne electrical transformer from the manufacturing facility in Ljubljana, Slovenia to Tilbury Substation, Essex.

Deck 'The Piece Hall' with a special delivery!

Deck 'The Piece Hall' with a special delivery!

Christmas festivities at Collett's are underway as we deliver the The Piece Hall Christmas tree 🎅🎄

Collett News •  Specialist Modular Trailers for Invercylde Wind Farm

Specialist Modular Trailers for Inverclyde Wind Farm

Utilising our specialist modular trailer fleet, our Team complete the delivery of all components for Inverclyde wind farm.

Collett News • Changes to our Terms & Conditions

Changes to our Terms & Conditions

Please note the below changes to our Terms & Conditions effective immediately.

New Volvo Fassi Crane Vehicles

New Volvo Fassi Crane Vehicles Join the Fleet!

Collett have added two new Volvo FH 8x4 tractor units, each fitted with a Fassi F1150RA crane.

Collett News • Delivering Burnfoot Hill East Wind Farm

Delivering Burnfoot Hill East Wind Farm Extension

Collett have delivered all components for the three turbine extension at Burnfoot Hill East wind farm.

2019 Transport50

International Cranes Transport 50

Collett continue to feature on the world’s largest specialised transport equipment fleet index, the ICT Transport 50.

Collett News • Delivering the New M4 Smart Motorway Project

Delivering the New M4 Smart Motorway Project

Collett & Sons have delivered 120 steel bridge girders on behalf of Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd, from Darlington to the new M4 Smart Motorway between junction 3 and 12 in the South East of England.

Collett News • 49m Blades for SolwayBank Wind Farm

49m Blades for Solwaybank Wind Farm

Collett have commenced turbine component deliveries from King George V Dock, Glasgow to Solwaybank Wind Farm, Dumfries & Galloway.

Collett News • Monkey Island Bridge Project

Monkey Island Bridge Project

Collett deliver a series of paired girder sections to construct the M4 Monkey Island Bridge project.

Knowl Hill Substation Transformer

Knowl Hill Substation Transformer

31 Tonne transformer safely jacked & skidded into position at Knowl Hill Substation.

20 New EN12642XL Trailers for Collett

20 New Trailers Join the Fleet

Collett invest in 20 new 45’ flat trailers specifically for the construction industry.

Collett Shortlisted for the Heavies 2020

Collett Shortlisted for the Heavies Awards

The shortlist for the Heavies Awards 2020 has been announced and once again we feature amongst the finalists!

Enerpac JS-125 Adds to our Heavy Lifting Services

Enerpac JS-125 Adds to our Heavy Lifting Services

Increasing our heavy lift capacity with the addition of the Enerpac JS-125 incremental lifting system.

25 Loads for London’s Luton DART Project

25 Loads for London’s Luton DART Project

We complete delivery of 25 loads for London’s Luton DART Project.

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