Cargo Handling Equipment Specialists | Airtech Innovations Ltd

Air Tech Innovations Limited is an engineering company located in the North West of England employing 30 people. Since 2016, Air Tech have been designing, manufacturing, installing and servicing air cargo equipment across the United Kingdom and further.

Complimenting the air cargo products and services, Air Tech also design and manufacture post and parcel handling systems including powered roller conveyor and telescopic belt conveyors.

Air Tech’s aim is to provide a quality service at a competitive price using its years of industry knowledge to satisfy the customer. Working with customers on a national or worldwide basis, Air Tech will develop customers ideas and turn them into a reality.

Steve Hamilton

Co-Founder of Air Tech Innovations

Steve has a strong history in the Mechanical Handling Equipment Industry across various markets worldwide, Working from tradesman to Managing Director, Steve has a plethora of knowledge and experience at all levels of business.

Nathan Knox

Director

Nathan has an extensive background in the Air Cargo industry and has been instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with Air Cargo Clients. Nathan has hands on and managerial experience in the industry, working on installations, maintenance and repair jobs to keep customer’s operations flowing.

Stephanie Allen

Office Manager

Stephanie has an excellent background and experience in administration across the Banking, Insurance and now Engineering industries. Dealing with all aspects of administration, from Accounts to HR, Stephanie has been vital to the efficient day to day running of the business.

Sean Reed

Technical Sales

Sean has been in a technical sales roll for much of his working life in the materials handling industry. Capable of producing quotations and technical drawings as well as costing of multi-million-pound proposals.

João Monteiro

Design Manager

João has a Masters Degree in Materials and Production Technologies from ISEP, Porto. João moved to the UK from Portugal following his qualifications and gaining practical experience working as a Design Engineer. From concept to completion, João completes all aspects of the design process for all Air Tech projects.

Phil McNicholas

Engineering Support

Phil has worked in the Mechanical Handling Industry since 2004, and has a strong engineering background in heavy vehicle technology. Phil is responsible for Engineering and Administrative support, managing the purchasing and documentation required job by job.

Case Studies

Air Tech have undertaken a number of manufacturing and installation projects for large blue chip clients working within Materials Handling equipment in the cargo sector.

Swissport - London Heathrow Airport

Summer 2019 Completion

Air Tech Innovations supplies turnkey temperature controlled cargo handling solution to Swissport GB, Heathrow, UK.

Coastair - Liege Airport

Air Tech Innovations supplies turnkey cargo handling solution to Coastair Chartering, Liege, Belgium.

DHL Express (UK) Ltd

Air Tech Innovations supplies turnkey cargo handling solution to DHL Express (UK) in Belfast.

Swissport - London Stansted Airport

August 2016 Completion

Air Tech completed a project for Swissport at London Stansted Cargo HUB Airport.

dnata - Manchester Airport - Building 307

January 2016 Completion

Air Tech completed a project for dnata at Manchester HUB Airport.

Swissport - Dublin

January 2014 Completion

Air Tech completed a medium sized project for Swissport - Dublin HUB Airport.

dnata - Manchester Airport - Building 300

March 2013 Completion

Air Tech completed a large sized project for DNATA at Manchester HUB Airport.

Air Tech products

Air Tech offers a wide range of products that support the airport cargo handling sector. The equipment can either come as a standard specification or bespoke to suit your individual operating requirements.

Truck Dock Lift (20 FT.)

Closing the gap between road and air cargo transport, Truck Dock Lifts rise and lower, transporting aircraft pallets from road vehicles to a cargo system height and vice versa.

Powered Roller Bed

Powered Roller beds are designed to move aircraft pallets through a cargo system, and they are the transport links between handling equipment.

Pallet Mover 6,800kg

6.8 Tonne Pallet Mover is designed for moving cargo around a warehouse. Slave Pallets can be easily moved around your warehouse and stacked for storage when not in operation.

Mobile Scissor Lift - 4 Direction

Mobile Scissor Lifts offer an alternative mode of transport for air cargo. Fitted with a Four-Direction Transfer Deck, a single operator can lift, move and transfer loads in any direction.

2 Direction Slave Pallets - AAC

Increase the flexibility of your operation by utilising 2 Direction Slave Pallets. Slave Pallets allow air cargo to be transported by fork lift truck.

4 Direction Roller Bed

Similar to a Powered Roller Bed, a 4 Direction Powered Roller Bed provides all the benefits of a Powered Roller Bed with the addition of transferring cargo at 90 degrees.

Castor Deck

Castor beds are designed for moving Air Craft Pallets / bins throughout a manual / semi manual cargo system. This allows the operator to move the pallet in four directions.

2 Direction Slave Pallets - PMC

Increase the flexibility of your operation by utilising 2 Direction Slave Pallets. Slave Pallets allow air cargo to be transported by fork lift truck.

Build Station (20 FT.)

Build Stations, installed in pits, are designed to raise and lower cargo pallets above and below ground level. Aircraft pallets, when built can be over 2m tall.

Mobile Scissor Lift (10 FT.)

Mobile Scissor Lifts offer an alternative mode of transport for air cargo. Requiring only basic operator training, the Mobile Scissor Lift is a capable workhorse.

Truck Dock Lift (10 FT.)

Closing the gap between road and air cargo transport, Truck Dock Lifts rise and lower, transporting aircraft pallets from road vehicles to a cargo system height and vice versa.

4 Direction Slave Pallets

Increase the flexibility of your operation by utilising Slave Pallets. 4 Direction Slave Pallets feature a number of lift-up pallet stops to capture a wide range of air cargo.

Truck Dock Lift Castor (10 FT.)

Closing the gap between road and air cargo transport, Truck Dock Lifts rise and lower, transporting aircraft pallets from road vehicles to a cargo system height and vice versa. Hydraulic cylinders provide the lifting power and a Castor Deck with powered roller is fitted to the top deck.