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East Coast Cranes is raising the stakes in Queensland.

Liebherr powering Australia’s landmark projects

Australia’s construction industry is entering a new era of scale, ambition, and technical complexity. At the centre of this transformation …

Zoomlion brings tower crane innovation to Australia

Zoomlion has been making steady progress in Australia’s competitive tower crane market, a sector traditionally dominated by European and American …

High Court ruling reshapes redundancy considerations for employers

Crane companies looking to restructure their business must be aware of the recent landmark High Court decision which broadened an …

Liebherr uses international training to help tackle global skills shortage

German manufacturer Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH is showing how international training can help address the global shortage of skilled workers.

Product News

Flying the flag for Australian Made lifting gear

In an industry dominated by imports, one Australian manufacturer is proving that quality and innovation still have a strong foothold …

Comansa launches in Australia

Leading international tower crane manufacturer Comansa has recently announced the establishment of its local rental, sales and service support subsidiary …

Tonnage shares the load

Established in early 2025, Tonnage designs and manufactures specialised heavy lift equipment for the mining construction and offshore industries.

The economics of smarter crane operations

In crane hire, every decision comes down to cost, reliability, and efficiency. From fleet investments to the smallest rigging accessory, …

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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 …

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 …

CICA CEO Report: A busy year ahead

Brandon Hitch, CEO The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) talks about the Cranes in Wind Forum event and how …