Contact Us Depot Locator Log In 0845 485 3044 Home / About Us About MGF MGF are a privately owned company whose primary focus is the provision of a comprehensive temporary works solutions service using wholly in-house resources. Recognised as market leaders in the design, manufacture and provision of modular and bespoke excavation support systems, we are committed to providing our customers with complete engineered solutions and promoting current best practice for all types of excavation works. Our latest venture is a complementary extension to our existing range of safety and handling equipment – an expansion into the lifting industry. A developed range of products and services allows us to further facilitate the needs of our customers and offer a one-stop-shop. Launched in January 2020, our structural support solutions business offers a comprehensive propping solution that is less intrusive, minimises programme time and risk whilst ensuring the integrity of the supported structure is maintained. We provide international service for all products from our depot locations across the UK. Our History Established in 1981 by owner and chairman Michael O’Hara at our longest serving depot, Astley, Michael imported German designed proprietary shoring products and began trading as MGF (Trench Constructions Systems) Ltd in the UK. The company name MGF, is the literal translation from our German heritage meaning machines and appliances of the ground from Fernthal – region where the products were manufactured originally. In 1982 Michael and his small team began to manufacture their own products from the Astley Depot, expanding the product range to manhole braces, drag boxes, walers and cylinders and mechanical 200 series struts. In 1990 we were operating across the North West and expanded into the Midlands to further service our growing customer base. We based our service on a ‘can do’ attitude from day one, placing our customer at the centre of operations – as such we expanded to meet demand; opening depots in Castleford, Durham and Bristol throughout the 90’s. Our manufacturing facilities continued to expand as our hire fleet grew and in 2003 we opened our now Head Office location and dedicated manufacturing facility in Wigan, moving all of our support functions into one location to better service our operational depots throughout England. Our product range has steadily grown through in-house design and manufacture to take us into new markets and locations, including Tring and Dartford, Exeter and most recently Livingston and Warrington. Our People MGF recognise that the ability to deliver exceptional service is dependent on a talented and engaged workforce, where people feel supported, can develop their skills, and have a clear understanding of our business objectives. We have a policy of direct employment in the local communities in which we operate and strive to be an employer of choice through our commitment to employment policies that provide and promote a workplace free from discrimination, equal opportunities for all employees/applicants, and ensuring tolerance, respect and dignity. We provide a variety of employment opportunities to young people from local colleges and universities, giving them a safe learning environment to discover a career path that’s right for them. At MGF we want our people to feel proud of the organisation that they help to be successful, to feel valued for their contribution, empowered to drive their career forward, to make their mark among colleagues who share the same ‘can do attitude’ and passion for customer service, and above all to enjoy the experience of being part of MGF. News MGF receives 8th consecutive RoSPA gold award! What are chains and why are they important in construction? MGF’s internal supplier day proves to be a great success with employees Introducing our new Lifting division! Read More Case Studies Protecting over 4000 homes with our High Clearance Trench Box MGF’s reactive works prevented the collapse of a rear garden in Sandbach Structural steel provides support for the largest offshore windfarm in the world! Supporting the upgrade of the gas network’s single largest capital project to date Read More Contact Us Depot Locator Log In Enquiries 0845 485 3044 About Us Capabilities Careers Knowledge Centre Products Sectors Safe Systems of Work FaceBook LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Subscribe to our Newsletter Subscribe © Copyright 2021 MGF Limited Registered in England & Wales. Company Number: 1546198 Cookies Modern Slavery Act Privacy Policy Sitemap Terms & Conditions