Didsbury

Didsbury Engineering makes portable hoists and ground support equipment. Its products serve defence and civil aviation sectors, rescue organisations and industrial markets worldwide. The company says it has delivered high quality products for over 80 years.

Civil aviation is a core market. Didsbury's portable hoists are used widely around the world for aircraft assembly and maintenance, repair and overhaul work. The company also offers a diverse range of ancillary equipment.

In defence, the company works closely with procurement offices and manufacturers of military aircraft. It supplies ground support equipment for those programs. Its application pages cover Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

Products are supported after sale by a dedicated service and maintenance facility. The UK service centre in Wilmslow, Cheshire, services hoists. Service options include a minor or major service, and a 3-year package with two minor services and one major service. The company sends reminders when a hoist is due for service. The package is available on new and used hoists under 10 years old if they have been serviced regularly since purchase.

Hoists bought new in the UK with a 3-year service plan, directly from Didsbury, get an extended 3-year warranty. This offer is only available in the UK. Customers can register their warranty on the website.

In October 2025, Didsbury announced a global distribution services agreement with Boeing. In April 2025, the company announced a U.S. expansion with a new Dallas facility. In October 2024, it announced a global distribution and service partnership with other aviation firms.

Customers can ask the sales team to contact them about hoist servicing. The website lists global service centres and an aftercare support page that covers service and warranty questions. The company also has a LinkedIn page and publishes videos on its site. The company posts news and videos on its website and has a LinkedIn page. It also lists careers and a customer contact page.

Services

• Portable hoists
• Aircraft tooling
• Warranty registration
• Ground support equipment
• Custom lifting solutions
• Hoist servicing
• 3-year service package
• Extended warranty (UK)
• Global distribution
• Aftercare support