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Boom & Platform Hire invests in more Sinobooms
01 September 2026
Boom & Platform Hire have placed an order for another large batch of Sinoboom scissor lifts and the first new AB15ERJN narrow aisle electric booms in the Ireland region.
The scissor lift models include the well established 1932ME and the narrow aisle outdoor rated 2732E battery powered units.
Pictured at the handover of some of the Sinoboom 2732E units: Feargal Donoghue, owner & managing director of Boom & Platform Hire; Julie Houston Smyth, managing director Lolex; Dan Donoghue, director, Boom & Platform Hire. (Image: Lolex).
he Sinoboom AB15ERJN is a new narrow aisle articulated boom with a 16.8m working height. It has a 1.5m stowed width and a 5.82m stowed transport length designed to be compact and practical for transport. Fitted with a versatile rotating jib, 180 degree basket rotation, 355 degree non continuous turntable rotation, solid rubber non marking wheels, the machine is powered by a 48V maintenance free Discover battery pack synonymous with the Sinoboom brand.
The order brings Boom & Platform Hire’s fleet to almost 200 Sinobooms, all ordered via Sinoboom Distributor Lolex, with another sizeable order agreed with Lolex for delivery in the first quarter of 2027.
Feargal Donoghue Boom & Platform Ltd commented, “We like the Sinoboom quality and all the Sinoboom models we have on our fleet have performed very well. We get exceptional service and support from Lolex and having the confidence in that back up support relationship has encouraged us to invest in more equipment, including models like the AB15ERJN which are brand new to the Irish market. Our hire fleet continues to expand year on year, and we always look for equipment reliability and suppliers who will go the extra mile.”
“We’re delighted to have received another fantastic order from Boom & Platform Hire,” added Julie Houston Smyth, Managing Director, Lolex “The Sinoboom product has been working in the Irish market for over five years now since 2020, and time has proved how reliable and robust the equipment is. Backed by technical service from the Lolex team, together, we continue to build an enviable reputation for top quality equipment, people and support.”
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