Eagle-eyed rail enthusiasts may have spotted Mechan's lifting jacks playing a fantastic supporting role in BBC2 series Great British Railway Journeys last week.

As part of his journey from Winchester to the Isle of Wight, presenter, Michael Portillo, took a fascinating tour of Eastleigh Railway Works, which has been manufacturing, refurbishing and servicing rail cars and locomotives since the 19th century and boasts an historic mix of old and new equipment.

Those of you who would like to check out Mechan's 15 minutes of fame can [More]

Due to internal promotion we have a vacancy for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join our small design team. The successful candidate will ideally be degree qualified, but candidates with experience in the design of medium to heavy capital equipment will be considered.You will need to be self motivated and capable of managing small to medium projects with minimum supervision. The right candidate will be comfortable dealing with both the customer and the manufacturing workshop staff. [More]

Sheffield-based Rail Depot equipment provider, Mechan, has joined forces with NextSENSE of Austria to offer the innovative Calipri Laser Measurement for the UK and Irish market, now available to hire as well as buy. [More]

Sheffield-based handling equipment specialist, Mechan, is strengthening the service it offers to new and existing customers with the appointment of a new sales engineer. [More]

Mechan highly commended in the Sheffield Star Business Awards 2010, in the Excellence in Manufacturing Award catergory [More]

Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is on target to double its export turnover this year [More]

Sheffield-based handling equipment manufacturer, Mechan, is joining forces with a fellow South Yorkshire railway specialist to equip a new multimillion pound tram depot in Blackpool.



Mechan is supplying Doncaster rail infrastructure experts, Trackwork, with two bogie turntables to form part of the firm’s Blackpool Tram contract. [More]

Sheffield-based rail depot equipment manufacturer, Mechan, is expanding its presence in the Middle East after forging links with a second agent in the area. [More]

Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is celebrating after securing its first order for sand filling systems from a tram operator.



Mechan is supplying two automated sand filling systems to Manchester Metrolink, as part of a major investment expanding the city’s tram network. [More]

An international delegation has swapped the sand dunes of Egypt for the seven hills of Sheffield to visit local heavy lifting manufacturer, Mechan. [More]