William Hackett
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
William Hackett is a Birmingham-based manufacturer and distributor of chain and lifting-system products. Its offerings include chain and wire rope sling systems, hoisting equipment, and stainless steel components for customers across industrial, construction, and utilities markets, as well as the offshore oil and gas, automotive, forestry, fishing and marine, and agricultural sectors. The company provides design, assembly, certification, compliance, and distribution services to support its distributor network. The company traces its roots to 1892 and is anchored in the West Midlands. Its markets span multiple sectors, including industrial, construction, utilities, offshore oil and gas, automotive, forestry, fishing and marine, and agriculture. A notable 2025 development is the introduction of the WH C4 QT Hoist, designed to operate with reduced noise in environments where clear communication is critical.