Research and development
Our award-winning R&D team develop solutions that directly respond to industry challenges. From excavation support to lifting and structural systems, we’ve collaborated with customers to engineer products that have gone on to receive national recognition.
Every solution we develop is driven by a blend of smart design thinking, deep technical expertise, and agile in-house manufacturing. This integrated approach allows us to respond quickly to industry needs, adapt to complex site conditions, and deliver innovations that help shape the future of construction.
We believe the best solutions start with understanding. That’s why we actively listen to our customers’ challenges, whether they’re facing complex excavation conditions, lifting constraints, or structural support issues. Our team works closely with clients to develop new products that directly address real-world problems, ensuring safer, more efficient outcomes on site.
Award-winning, bespoke solutions
No two projects are the same. We specialise in delivering tailored solutions that meet specific customer requirements. From custom components to entirely new systems, our in-house design and manufacturing capabilities allow us to engineer products that fit your needs, not the other way around. Many of these innovations have gone on to receive industry recognition, developed in close collaboration with our customers.
SUPPORTING ANIMATIONS
At MGF, we’re committed to delivering industry-leading guidance across all our products. Our in-house 3D animation team brings clarity to complex processes by creating comprehensive and easy-to-understand visual content. From Safe Systems of Work to user guides, our award-winning resources are designed to help you implement best practices.
Explore our library of animations and videos covering essential safety topics and practical guidance, all created to keep your teams informed, compliant, and safe.
Pioneering Materials & Sustainable Design
MGF is proud to be pioneering the use of advanced materials and fabrication techniques that push the boundaries of what’s possible in excavation support, lifting and safety, and structural support systems.
Our R&D efforts are driven by a commitment to smarter, more sustainable design, reducing product weight, improving transport efficiency, and lowering carbon emissions across the entire lifecycle. By combining innovation with environmental responsibility, we’re helping to build a stronger, greener future for the construction industry.
We’re always looking for new challenges.
If you have an idea for a new industry product, have a suggested improvement or if you’re looking for something bespoke for your company, we’d love to hear from you.
Examples of our recent innovations
Safer approach for trench sheet operations.
Designed in collaboration with Murphy, the Pitch and Pull was developed to enhance safety and the pefficiency when pitching or extracting trench sheets, the Pitch & Pull has already received awards for its innovative design and practical benefits.
A bespoke lifting beam Anfield Stadium.
MGF were contacted by Ainscough Crane Hire to collaborate on designing and manufacturing bespoke lifting beams for the roof removal of Anfield Stadium. This collaboration highlights the significance of working relationships in influencing the future of construction and engineering.