Hire Training Sales Safety Open Menu Home > About Us > What We Do What We Do We provide high quality powered access machine hire and sales, industry-accredited training and health & safety courses to ensure that anyone working at height is doing it at the safest, most professional way. From only three UK depots and 270 machines in 2002, we have expanded to 20 locations in the UK and six in the Middle East. We now have a fleet of more than 7,000 powered access machines and provide training for more than 30,000 people each year. Hire Training Sales Overseas Operations MEWPs AFI-Uplift Operating since 1998, AFI-Uplift is one of the UK’s leading powered access specialists. We provide national coverage with over 20 depots, and have a versatile fleet of over 5,000 MEWPs, up to 59m, including articulating and stick booms, scissor lifts, mast lifts and push around verticals (PAVs). Hampshire Plant and Access joined the AFI family in 2015 offering premier plant and powered access equipment for hire, as part of our actions to address covid-19 this regional business has been integrated into AFI-Uplift. To find out more or to hire a MEWP online visit: www.afi-uplift.co.uk Truck & Track Mounts Wilson Access Hire Established in 2002, Wilson Access Hire joined the AFI family in 2013. Wilson provides a comprehensive range of truck and track mounted platforms with reach heights up to 75m. Whether it’s tight, awkward or uneven spaces, Wilson’s truck and track mounts mean nowhere is out of reach. Experts in our industry, our philosophy is to provide a safe, reliable and innovative solution to your working at height needs. Our experienced team is our greatest asset. We pride ourselves on our first class customer service, always putting the customer at the heart of everything we do. To find out more visit: www.wilsonaccess.co.uk Facelift Founded in 1985, Facelift quickly gained a reputation for leadership. From the beginning, Facelift saw the advantages that powered access technology had over traditional scaffolding and have strived to be innovators ever since. In July 2019, Facelift became part of the AFI group of companies, helping us to increase our fleet to over 7,500 machines. Facelift has one of the most extensive ranges of powered access platforms available for hire in the UK, including the hire of underbridge units, self-drive truck mounted platforms up to 29 metres and as Operated HGV up to 61 metres. To find out more visit: www.facelift.co.uk Powered Access & Specialist Equipment Rapid Platforms Based near Stansted Airport, Rapid Platforms joined AFI in 2016. Established in 1982, Rapid Platforms are renowned for providing a high quality service and have a wealth of experience within the powered access and hoists area. The Rapid Platforms hire fleet covers all categories of MEWPs and a range of GEDA hoists. Our trained and experienced service engineers maintain our machines to the highest standards. In addition to hire, Rapid Platforms also provide access equipment sales, servicing and training. To find out more visit: www.rapidplatforms.co.uk About Us AFI group Brochure What We Do Our Company Awards & Accreditations Latest News AFI in Figures Since 2014 our total revenue has increased by 54.8% to £85m in 2019. Of this figure, our overseas activities contributed 14%. Find Out More Responsibility As a successful business, we are very aware that we play a significant role in the wellbeing of the people who work with us, in the environment and in the local communities within which we work. Find Out More Hire Training Sales Safety