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Hampiðjan Ísland ehf. has been accepted as a full member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).

This membership marks an important step in Hampiðjan’s continued development in the field of lifting equipment, services, and safety. LEEA is an international organisation that sets strict requirements for professional practices, certified solutions, and the safe use of lifting equipment.

Hampiðjan Ísland emphasises professional consulting and services for operators such as contractors, municipalities, and energy companies when it comes to lifting equipment. Its product range includes certified equipment from well-known manufacturers such as Gunnebo, Kito Crosby, Blue Line and others. The company also offers regular inspections, maintenance, and certification of all the equipment it sells, with Hampiðjan’s staff having received specialised training to ensure that all checks and assessments meet the highest safety requirements.

Jón Oddur Davíðsson, CEO of Hampiðjan Ísland.

“Membership in LEEA is an important recognition of the expertise and strict standards that underpin all our work with lifting equipment,” says Jón Oddur Davíðsson, Managing Director of Hampiðjan Ísland. “It confirms that we meet international standards in safety and quality.”

Hampiðjan Ísland operates branches in Ólafsvík, Ísafjörður, Akureyri, Neskaupstaður, and Vestmannaeyjar, as well as a retail store at the company’s headquarters at Skarfabakki in Reykjavík. There, customers can find a wide range of lifting gear – from simple slings to solutions for the most complex projects. On Hampiðjan’s website and in the latest edition of the Lifting Equipment Handbook, one can find an overview of all products along with detailed guidance on proper handling, inspection, and use, ensuring both safety and extended service life of the equipment.

The Lifting Equipment Handbook can be found here.