UK RIGGING

Sam Begins Level 3 LEEA Apprenticeship! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that our Inspections Operative, Sam, has officially started his Level 3 Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship this week!

At UK Rigging, safety and technical expertise are at the core of everything we do. By undertaking this industry-recognized training, Sam is gaining the advanced skills needed to keep our standards high and our operations running safely.

We all wish Sam the best of luck as he embarks on this exciting milestone!

Spaces still available on the Two Day Rescue Training course running on 16-17th June 2026! Contact the training centre via [email protected] or book online: https://ukrigging.net/shop/courses/training-courses/two-day-rescue-training/

The team are off to PLASA Leeds this week so we won't be dispatching any orders until Thursday, but while we're away, we're offering 10% discount on all full price items in our store! Just enter code PLASA10 in your basket and if you're thinking of visiting PLASA Leeds please come and say hi to us, we'll be on stand R-C17 in the Royal Armouries hall.

The shop will be closed for short period as we will be displaying at PLASA Leeds 2026!

Get your shop orders in over the weekend for them to be dispatched on Monday 11th May. Orders placed afterwards will only be dispatched on 14th May.

UK Rigging is proud to be recognised as a Gold Partner by Production Futures, for our efforts working with and developing new talent in the live events industry.

For more information on how we support new entrants into rigging, you can view our article at this link: https://ukrigging.net/2026/04/production-futures-gold-partner/

We're excited to announce we are now an official retailer for Skylotec! Check out some of their incredible items in our shop.
We want your input! Have a specific Skylotec product you want to see? Let us know in the comments or send your suggestions to [email protected].
https://ukrigging.net/?s=skylotec&submit=Search

Behind the scenes at the MOBO Awards with the ultimate control centre! 🕹️🎚️

We love seeing everything come together on the main stage, but the real magic starts right here at the console. This setup gives us precise control over all the complex automation and rigging elements, ensuring a flawless and spectacular show every single time. 🚀

Petzl Expert bags have landed! https://ukrigging.net/shop/category/bags/large-kit-rope-bags/?filter_feature=kit-organisation

Available in 40 and 55 litre sizes with the classic colour combo: yellow and black, or tactical black.
Packed with organisational features, plus multiple carrying and cover options. This truly takes the duffel bag to a whole new level.
Check them out on our webshop or in store now!

On Monday we attended the 25th TPi awards - we're so grateful to everyone who voted for us in the Favourite Rigging Company category. What a trophy!

Thanks to all our clients, venue partners and fabulous freelancers. Huge thanks also to TPi Magazine for a brilliant night.

URGENT: Product safety alert on Astro Bod Fast, Astro Sit Fast, and Canyon Guide harnesses.

Please see the link below for further information and to check if you are affected.

Recalls, calls for inspection and safety Information User feedback alerted us to premature wear of the screws on the gated ventral attachment point on ASTRO rope access harnesses manufactured before October 2023 (harnesses that were affected by... Petzl Other. User feedback alerted us to premature wear of the screws on the gated ventral attachment point on ASTRO rope access harnesses manufactured before October 2023 (harnesses that were affected by our call for inspection of ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses in 2023).