Cranes & Lifting News

CICA appoints Patrick Cran as new CEO

The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has appointed Patrick Cran as its new chief executive officer, with the change …

Raimondi launches new T87 flat-top tower crane

Raimondi Cranes has expanded its T Series range with the launch of the new T87 flat-top tower crane, with the …

A trusted partner in Australia’s lifting services

For more than 50 years, Freo Group has been a trusted partner to Australia’s largest mining and resources companies, civil …

Franna AT24 US set for CONEXPO debut

Australian pick and carry crane manufacturer Franna will feature the AT24 US at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, marking the first time the …

Challenging TBM removal carried out at confined water tunnel site

Sarens has successfully completed the removal of a tunnel boring machine (TBM) from the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel Project in …

Product News

Kobelco first for Empire Cranes

Empire Cranes has expanded its fleet with the addition of its first Kobelco lattice boom crawler – the 130-tonne capacity …

Raimondi to showcase newly integrated Terex Crane ranges at CONEXPO 2026

Raimondi will present its newly integrated Terex lifting ranges at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, marking the company’s first major public showcase since …

New mobile crane boosts fertiliser plant lifting capacity

PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur has added a Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 mobile crane to its fleet, marking the first time the …

Skyjack launches its largest compact rough terrain scissor lift

Skyjack has launched the SJ6940 RT, its largest compact rough terrain scissor lift to date. The new machine has a …

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Association News

CICA seeks reform to improve crane industry productivity

The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has lodged a detailed submission to the Productivity Commission’s Impacts of Heavy Vehicle …

CraneSafe program takes Australian safety standards to US

The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Commission for the Certification …

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 …

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 …