One of our latest deliveries saw us partner with C. Toms and Son Ltd, a well-established boatyard that builds and repairs fishing boats, commercial vessels, and supports a wide range of yacht owners.

At Workplatform, we’re proud to support businesses across the UK with safe, high-performance access solutions tailored to real-world challenges. One of our latest deliveries saw us partner with C. Toms and Son Ltd, a well-established boatyard that builds and repairs fishing boats, commercial vessels, and supports a wide range of yacht owners.

Based on the Cornish coast, C. Toms and Son recently took delivery of two Genie GS-2632 electric scissor lifts to improve productivity, reduce carbon emissions and enhance safety during essential dockside maintenance and vessel repair work. The scissor lifts are part of a wider enhancement project currently underway at the Boatyard which is part funded by a Shared Prosperity Good Growth Grant.

Why Genie GS-2632?

Working at height is a routine part of boatyard life — from fitting masts and lighting to painting, cleaning, and installing deck equipment. The Genie GS-2632 offers the perfect solution with:

1. Compact 0.81m chassis for tight working areas.

2. 9.95 m working height for full vessel access.

3. Quiet, emission-free electric operation.

4. 227kg platform capacity.

5. Quick setup and easy operation.

The machines are already being put to use across the boatyard, offering a safer, faster alternative to ladders and scaffolding, while also saving valuable time during setup and changeovers.

With their new lifts in operation, the team at C. Toms and Son Ltd is now better equipped to handle maintenance and inspection tasks across their entire site — from enclosed workshops to open dockside areas.

We worked closely with the team to ensure the right fit for their environment and operational needs, and we’re proud to support their continued growth with trusted Genie equipment.

About C. Toms & Son Ltd

C. Toms & Son Ltd is a family-run boatyard based in Polruan, Cornwall, with a strong heritage in boat building. The company constructs vessels up to 20m in steel and wood, and provides a wide range of refit and maintenance services for both commercial and leisure boats.

Renowned nationwide, especially within the fishing industry, C. Toms & Son operates extensive facilities, including a slipway for vessels up to 300 tonnes, a 220-tonne hoist, and 50-tonne craneage.

They also run the Bodinnick Car Ferry and Polruan Ferry Company Ltd, operating essential daily services across the River Fowey. Visit C. Toms & Son Ltd website https://ctomsandson.co.uk/.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund proactively supports delivery of the UK-government’s five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus