As we come to the end of 2025, we look back at the social media posts that caught your attention over the past 12 months. We covered everything from new job announcements to TV appearances that brought our work to a wider audience and supplier presentations that strengthened our industry partnerships. We certainly covered a lot more ground than just crane installations and dismantles in 2025.
Our social media presence expanded to reflect the full scope of what we do—the people behind the projects, the collaborations that make the work possible, and the moments that matter to our story.
▶️Mantis 35 10 Refurbishment Complete
Fresh from our workshops, this self-erecting crane has been fully refurbished and tested.
▶️Who’s Building Ireland?
Really enjoyable TV from RTE and Straywave Media recently with their “Who’s Building Ireland?” show. This programme offered valuable insights into the current state of Ireland’s construction industry, showcasing innovative developments and the people driving them forward.
▶️Have a look at how a tower crane is erected on site! 🏗️
Earlier this year, the first tower crane was installed on the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh — a key milestone in the project. The Saez TLS 65B Tower Crane is now handling all lifting requirements for the construction of Sacred Heart College. With six schools sharing sports and educational facilities, and campus amenities accessible beyond school hours, this development will be an asset to the Omagh community.
▶️🏗️ How to choose the right tower crane?
Hiring a self erector, tower crane, or luffer represents a major investment for any construction company, so it is important to make the right choice. The crane selected will have a significant impact on project progression and should be given due consideration.
▶️📢 Press Release 📢
Family-run sister companies Mantis Cranes and Mc Menamin Engineering are delighted to announce the creation of 15 new roles at their shared headquarters in Killygordon, Co. Donegal over the next 18 months.
▶️Strule Education Campus Omagh
Great backdrop for the turning of the sod on the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh recently! With six schools sharing sports and education facilities on-site, along with campus amenities accessible beyond school hours, this development will be an asset to the Omagh community.
▶️Potain Presentation
It was a pleasure to host Jerry Welford and Matt Aucote from The Manitowoc Company in Mantis Cranes this week. We sincerely appreciate the beautiful metal artwork of a Potain T85A crane, and a commemorative plaque, presented to mark 25 years of valued partnership.
▶️Working at Height
We recently hosted a Working at Height Training Day in Mantis Cranes with Woodvale Lowry Joint Venture. This training is important to understand the risks associated with working at height and how to manage them, whether operating a tower crane or working around one.
▶️Tower crane relocation
Tower Crane Relocation Complete! The Mantis Cranes team successfully dismantled and relocated a Saez TLS60 14 Tower Crane on-site.
▶️Out of the box
Right out of the box. A brand-new Saez TLS65B Tower Crane arrived into the Mantis Cranes yard, for a valued long-term customer.
▶️Anti Climb System
Mantis Cranes developed, manufactured, and installed a tailored anti-climb system for a client, specifically designed for their tower cranes. Anti climb systems are crucial for construction sites to enhance the safety and security of their operations.
▶️Multiple Cranes on Site
A Self Erecting Tower Crane working alongside a Flat Top Tower Crane. The Potain IGO 50 and Saez TLS 75 work seamlessly together to meet all lifting requirements, minimise downtime, and boost on-site productivity
With an extensive fleet of cranes available for hire, Mantis Cranes can match you with the perfect lifting solution for your specific project needs. Whether it’s a tight urban site or a large-scale development, we have the equipment and expertise to deliver the best lifting option available.
Mantis Cranes are a leading crane hire company, and supply self-erecting cranes, tower cranes, luffing tower cranes, and construction hoists. We are established throughout the UK and Ireland. For information on hiring or buying cranes and crane attachments, email us on info@mantiscranes.co.uk or info@mantiscranes.ie or visit www.mantiscranesgroup.com
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