Market Sectors

The AFI-Rentals Group delivers specialist-powered access solutions across multiple industries, primarily on construction and maintenance. Supporting projects of all scales, we ensure safe and efficient operations in infrastructure and installation, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. In the renewable energy sector, we facilitate installing and servicing wind, solar, and other sustainable initiatives using low and zero-emission equipment.

Our expertise extends to industrial and manufacturing, where we provide access solutions for plant servicing, warehouse logistics, and heavy industry applications. The media and events sector benefits from our platforms for rigging, lighting, and filming at height. Meanwhile, telecoms and utilities depend on our fleet, including van-mounted and truck-mounted platforms, to assist with network expansion, maintenance, and infrastructure development.

Infrastructure & Specialist Access Equipment

AFI Rentals supports the UK’s essential infrastructure sectors, supplying powered access solutions for highways, rail, utilities, energy, and telecommunications. Our fleet features truck-mounted platforms, spider lifts, van mounts, and underbridge access units, ensuring safe and efficient operations on critical infrastructure projects.

Key Applications:

Highway Maintenance & Inspection – Supporting street lighting, traffic signals, and signage maintenance.

Rail Infrastructure – Providing overhead line solutions, bridge inspections, and station upkeep, including self-propelled MEWP hire for rail environments.

Underbridge Works – Offering specialist underbridge access units for inspections, repairs, and maintenance of bridges, tunnels, and difficult-to-reach structures.

Street Works & Utilities – Assisting urban infrastructure projects, electrical maintenance, and street furniture servicing.

Nuclear Infrastructure – Delivering safe access solutions for maintenance and inspections in regulated environment.

Van-Mounted Cherry Pickers

Our self-drive van-mounted platforms offer a versatile access solution for sectors requiring mobile height access, such as utilities, street lighting, and signage. With a growing fleet, we provide rapid deployment for engineers working on telecoms, electrical infrastructure, and maintenance tasks. These platforms include advanced safety features and various outreach capabilities for optimal efficiency.

Long-Term Hire Solutions

AFI supports businesses with long-term hire options, ensuring continuous and reliable access to the right equipment for extended projects. Whether for major rail infrastructure, highway maintenance, or utility work, our long-term hire service provides cost-effective solutions with expert support throughout the rental period.

AFI ensures that businesses across these key sectors can complete their projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably through our industry expertise, specialist equipment, and commitment to innovation.

For more information regarding the markets we serve please visit the Market Sectors section on our AFI Rentals website.