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William Hackett and Vulcan Hoist announce strategic partnership to expand lifting solutions across Canada
Montréal, Canada / Alnwick, UK, December 11, 2025 — William Hackett, a trusted global supplier of safety critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions, and Vulcan Hoist, Canada’s only manufacturer of electric chain hoists, trolleys and winches, today announced a strategic partnership to broaden product availability and strengthen service for distributors in the Canadian market.
The partnership will allow for an accelerated launch of William Hackett products into the Canadian market and allow William Hackett to leverage Vulcan’s electric hoist expertise.
Our existing teams will now be able to draw from a larger pool of expertise and experience, to ensure even higher levels of service, with significant stock availability across a much broader range of products.
We look forward to continuing our successful working relationship with you, with even greater capability to cover all the sectors and regions you operate in.
As part of this new partnership, Vulcan is expanding its manual lineup with two William Hackett products:
HAVING MORE QUESTIONS?
Q1 - What does this partnership mean for me as a distributor/customer?
Nothing will change for you. Your contacts, our services, teams, and head office location all remain the same.
Q2 - Will more new William Hackett products eventually be available in Canada?
Yes. Two new products are available immediately, and additional products will be introduced progressively through 2026, including some load attachment products. We will keep you informed.
Q3 - Will Vulcan continue to manufacture its own electric hoists, trolleys, and winches?
Yes. These will continue to be produced in the same facility by the same experienced team.
Q4 - Who is responsible for service, repairs, and parts for William Hackett products?
Vulcan.
About Vulcan Hoist
Founded in Montréal more than 60 years ago, Vulcan Hoist designs, manufactures, and supports electric chain hoists, trolleys, and winches, and supplies a complete range of manual lifting solutions through a national distributor network.
About William Hackett
William Hackett is a UK-based global leader in safety-critical lifting, rigging and chain solutions since 1892.