top of page
Unbiased News Banner_edited.jpg
Crane Hub - Crane News

Crane Industry News Latest Global Updates, Lifts, Accidents
& Market Insights

Crane Hub Global delivers trusted crane industry news from job sites, ports, project locations, and markets worldwide covering heavy lifts, specialized transport, maritime cranes, equipment deliveries, safety and operations, workforce development, and key industry moves.

​

Global reach. Local impact. Powered by the industry’s largest social media community.

 

Updated daily by the Crane Hub Global editorial team.

NXGEN Lifting Wins Best New Business at the Best Businesswomen Awards 202430 Second Takeaway

Writer: Meagan Wood
Meagan Wood
Oct 15, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Jan 14

30 Second Takeaway


UK-based NXGEN Lifting has been recognised at the Best Businesswomen Awards 2024, with founder Kelly Ann McPhilbin winning the Best New Business award. The recognition highlights NXGEN Lifting’s growth in the specialist mini crane sector, supporting construction, glazing, and restricted-access lifting applications across the UK.

 


Best Businesswomen Awards 2024 celebrate female-led businesses


The Best Businesswomen Awards announced their 2024 winners during a gala awards evening held at Hilton Syon Park, recognising outstanding female entrepreneurs from across the UK.


The awards programme seeks to identify and celebrate women who demonstrate business excellence, innovation, and strong customer focus across a wide range of industry sectors.


NXGEN Lifting recognised for new business excellence


Kelly Ann McPhilbin, founder of NXGEN Lifting, was named Best New Business 2024, acknowledging the company’s rapid development and specialist focus within the lifting sector.


NXGEN Lifting provides mini cranes and compact lifting solutions for:

  • Construction projects

  • Glazing and façade installation

  • Inspection, maintenance, and installation work

  • Restricted-access environments


The company’s services support projects where conventional cranes are impractical due to access, space, or load constraints.


Judges highlight innovation and resilience


Despite a challenging economic environment, the Best Businesswomen Awards judges highlighted the innovation, resilience, and entrepreneurial drive demonstrated by this year’s winners.


All award recipients were selected by a panel of business experts and assessed on criteria including:

  • Business performance and growth

  • Innovation and market differentiation

  • Customer care and service delivery


Awards recognise female-owned businesses nationwide


The Best Businesswomen Awards are open to female-owned businesses and charities across the UK and are designed to recognise achievement across a broad range of business categories.


Debbie Gilbert, organiser of the awards, said the programme has recognised more than 1,000 women since its launch in 2015.

“This is the 10th year of the awards, and the selection process is rigorous. To be one of our winners is a major achievement,”

Gilbert said.

“Our judges select winners based on business expertise, innovation, and high levels of customer care.”

About NXGEN Lifting


NXGEN Lifting is a UK-based provider of specialist mini cranes and compact lifting solutions for the construction, glazing, and maintenance sectors. The company supports projects requiring precision lifting in restricted-access environments, offering equipment and expertise tailored to challenging site conditions.




About the Best Businesswomen Awards


The Best Businesswomen Awards recognise the achievements of female entrepreneurs and female-led organisations across the UK. Founded in 2015, the awards programme celebrates excellence in innovation, leadership, and customer service across multiple business sectors.



Frequently Asked Questions


What award did NXGEN Lifting win?

NXGEN Lifting won Best New Business 2024 at the Best Businesswomen Awards.


Who accepted the award?

The award was won by Kelly Ann McPhilbin, founder of NXGEN Lifting.


What services does NXGEN Lifting provide?

The company provides mini cranes and lifting solutions for construction, glazing, and restricted-access projects.


Where were the awards held?

The 2024 awards ceremony took place at Hilton Syon Park.


What do the Best Businesswomen Awards recognise?

They recognise female-owned businesses and charities demonstrating excellence in innovation, leadership, and customer care.

 
 

Company name

Company description

Connect With the Industry

Explore relevant companies, equipment and opportunities from across the Crane Hub Global platform.

I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.

Heading 3

I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.

Stay Ahead of the Lift

Get the latest crane industry news, heavy lift projects, equipment insights, and stories shaping the global lifting industry.

One Subscription. Global Crane Industry News, Insights & Connections.

Today’s top crane industry news worldwide

Do you have Crane News?

Liebherr Cranes

Reach Out To Our Editorial Team!

We invite you to connect with the Crane Hub editorial team to share your news, content, or press releases. Your insights and stories are valuable to us, and we believe they can enrich our community. Don't hesitate to reach out and let us know how we can collaborate to bring your message to a wider audience. Together, we can highlight the stories that matter most!

bottom of page