About Towne
Welcome to Towne Lifting, your premier provider of industry-leading lifting equipment and overhead crane products and services. Established in 1948, our company has a rich history of delivering exceptional solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Our journey began during World War II, when we supplied essential wires to shipping trawlers, setting the foundation for our commitment to quality and reliability.
Towne Lifting is a proud third-generation family-owned business. Founded by Charles Towne, the legacy was carried forward by Chris Towne, and today, Tom Towne leads as our Managing Director. Our family values drive us to blend a people-focused mentality with a forward-thinking and ambitious approach, ensuring we stay ahead in a dynamic industry.
With branches in Newcastle, Hull, and Stockton, we serve clients both locally and globally. Our mission is to ensure that your equipment is safe to use, fit for purpose, and well-maintained, aiming for zero downtime. At Towne Lifting, we are dedicated to providing top-notch products and services that enhance the efficiency and safety of your operations.
Trust us to be your reliable partner in lifting solutions, committed to excellence and driven by family values.
Our values
People
At Towne Lifting, we prioritise our employees’ growth and well-being, fostering a supportive environment. We are dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders through trust, open communication, and mutual respect, ensuring collaborative success and excellence in all we do.
Quality
Towne Lifting is committed to excellence, working exclusively with top-tier products from reputable suppliers. We ensure superior service through continuous staff training and expertise development, guaranteeing the highest standards in all aspects of our operations.
Right The First Time
Towne Lifting is committed to excellence by ensuring we get things right the first time, minimising downtime for our clients. We embrace a continuous improvement mentality, always striving to enhance our processes and services for optimal efficiency and reliability.
We are approved in the distribution and installation of some of the leading manufacturers including:
Locations all over the North of England
Newcastle
Green Lane Ind Est, Gateshead,
NE10 0UW
Tel: (01914) 697116
Middlesbrough
Unit 2 Primrose Street,
Stockton on Tees,
TS190GA
Hull
19 Wiltshire Rd, Dairycoates Industrial Estate, HU4 6PA
Tel: (01482) 572121
North Yorkshire (Towne Timber)
Pexton Mill, Thornton le Dale,
North Yorkshire,
YO187LU
Head Office opening hours: Mon – Thursday: 8AM – 4.40PM Friday: 8AM – 3.30PM