When it comes to upgrading lifting equipment, not every business needs a brand-new crane. In fact, modernisation is often the smarter, faster and more cost-effective choice — especially when space, downtime, or heritage equipment are in play.
At Granada Cranes, we’ve built our reputation around helping businesses make the right decisions when it comes to lifting — not just the biggest, newest, or most expensive ones. And that’s exactly why we’re excited about the new SWF NOVA2 rope hoist.
🔄 Why Modernisation Makes Sense
Cranes are long-life assets — but even the best-built system eventually reaches a point where its controls, safety systems or lifting performance need an update. That’s where modernisation comes in.
Instead of replacing an entire crane structure, we retrofit new hoists, controls, drives, and electrics into existing equipment — breathing new life into machinery and improving safety, speed, and serviceability in the process.
It’s not just theory. It’s something we’re doing across the UK every week.
🏭 Real-World Examples from the Granada Team
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✅ GE (70T Refit): Their cranes are over 100 years old — with buildings now constructed around them. Full replacement wasn’t an option. Instead, we supplied and fitted 2 x new 70-tonne crabs and electrics, transforming century-old systems with modern technology.
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✅ Smurfit Kappa: We upgraded their production crane with 3 x new crab units and full electrics to bring the system in line with current tandem lifting standards — without the need for structural replacement.
These projects highlight how modernisation keeps production lines moving without the cost, time, and disruption of replacing your entire crane system.
⚙️ Where the SWF NOVA2 Fits In
The release of the SWF NOVA2 wire rope hoist is big news for businesses looking to upgrade. It’s a next-generation hoist designed with modularity, scalability, and serviceability at its core.
From workshops to production lines, NOVA2 delivers:
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Load capacities up to 10 tonnes (with more on the way)
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Uniform base structure across models for easy scaling
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Digitally controlled systems and inverter-driven motors
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High-precision handling and safer lifting as standard
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A perfect fit for retrofit and modernisation projects
Whether you’re looking to upgrade just your hoist or the entire crane control system, the NOVA2 offers cutting-edge performance with flexibility built in.
🔧 Why Granada? We’re Independent — And That Matters
Here’s what sets us apart: we’re not tied to any single brand. While bigger crane manufacturers are locked into their own products, Granada Cranes is fully independent. That means:
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We choose what’s best for your project, not just what we make.
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We stock and support major brands like SWF, Liftket, Stahl, Street, Konecranes, Abus, and more.
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Our engineers can repair, retrofit, or replace components across nearly any crane system in use today.
That independence gives us — and more importantly, you — a major advantage.
🚀 Ready to Modernise?
If your crane is showing its age, you don’t need to rip everything out and start again. With Granada’s modernisation service, we can keep your structure and upgrade the parts that matter — saving time, reducing cost, and improving performance.
And if the SWF NOVA2 is the right fit? We’ll install it. If something else makes more sense? We’ll tell you that, too.
Let’s bring your lifting equipment into the future — on your terms.
