Heavy stone countertops and precast concrete panels are some of the most challenging materials to handle on site. Not only are they extremely heavy, they are also brittle, meaning the wrong lifting method can result in cracks, chips, or serious accidents.

At GGR Glass, we believe our responsibility doesn’t stop at delivering high-quality glass products. It extends to how we package, protect, and deliver those products to you.

Having the right equipment isn’t just a convenience for tradesmen, it’s essential for both safety and efficiency. At GGR Glass, some tools stand out as firm favourites with our customers, helping them lift, carry and install glass with confidence.

Steel beams, precast concrete panels and other structural components are essential to modern building projects, but they are also some of the most challenging loads to lift and transport.

In the renewable energy sector, wind turbines are essential for reducing carbon footprints and generating clean energy. Their maintenance, however, presents unique challenges, especially for rope access technicians working at heights.

Transporting glass is a job that demands precision, care, and the right tools. Whether you're handling large panes for a commercial installation or smaller, delicate sheets for residential projects, investing in high-quality glass transport equipment is essential.

Global Lifting Awareness Day (GLAD) 2025 is about more than just machinery, it’s a reminder of the importance of safe lifting practices, sustainability, and the people behind the work. At GGR Glass we’re proud to support the glazing industry with the tools and equipment that professionals rely on to get the job done safely and efficiently.

Forget the novelty mugs and aftershave this year. If you know somebody who is always fixing, lifting, sealing, or shifting - they deserve tools that work as hard as they do!

When it comes to moving glass, tiles, or other smooth-surfaced materials on-site, not every job requires a full-scale vacuum lifter. In fact, for many onsite jobs - particularly those carried out by glaziers, window fitters, tilers, and shopfitters - the ideal solution is often something much simpler. Enter the lever-operated suction cup: a compact, manual tool that punches well above its weight when it comes to safety, portability, and ease of use.

In the construction and glazing industries, broken glass is often seen as just an unfortunate cost of the job. But beyond the immediate financial implications, every shattered panel has a much bigger impact - one that affects the environment, the industry, and the planet.