Cranes & Lifting News

CICA CEO Brandon Hitch to take up new senior role in the United States

Crane Industry Council of Australia Chief Executive Officer Brandon Hitch will relocate to the United States in May to take …

Tower cranes handle heavy facade and structural lifts on city site

A major new urban precinct is taking shape at KJ Plein in the centre of Den Haag, Netherlands with Liebherr …

Franna appoints Peter Koschel as Sales Director

Franna has appointed Peter Koschel as Sales Director as the company looks to strengthen its position in Australia and expand …

Raising the bar in wire rope handling

Safety and automation in wire rope handling – Talurit Group is leading the way.

Mammoet expands crawler crane fleet with two new giants

Mammoet has expanded its global crawler crane fleet with the purchase of two high-capacity Liebherr machines, reinforcing its position as …

Product News

Liebherr launches T48-8s telescopic handler with greater reach and lift height

Liebherr has expanded its range of telescopic handlers with the launch of the new T48-8s, offering more reach and lift …

LGH brings Hydra-Slide skidding system to Australia

LGH Australia has expanded its specialist lifting and moving fleet with the introduction of its first Hydra-Slide hydraulic skidding system, …

Crawler cranes tackle challenging bridge build in Alaska

Steel girders for the Juneau Creek Bridge are being assembled on one side of the canyon and gradually pushed across …

New handling method speeds up offshore wind foundations

A new method for handling large offshore wind turbine foundations has made the work of moving and installing them faster …

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Association News

The past, present and future of New Zealand’s crane industry

As the Crane Association of New Zealand (CANZ) marks its 50th anniversary, we pause to reflect on the extraordinary journey …

New project shines a spotlight on those behind the hook

When people think of the crane industry, most picture towering machines, high-vis gear, and the skilled operators navigating multi-tonne loads …

Commitment to safe lifting practices

Lifting operations remain some of the most high-risk activities across Australia and New Zealand’s industrial sectors – from construction and …

Momentum, opportunity and the road ahead for cranes in Australia

Having just returned from two international trips where we had the privilege of representing CICA on the global stage, I’m …

Australia updates safety standards for mobile elevating work platforms

Australia’s standards for the design and use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) have just been overhauled — and the …