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LEEA South East Asia Regional Council holds its first meeting

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) South East Asia Regional Council had its very first meeting in May, marking an …

Versatility, reliability and support key to Dieci success

Many in the construction sector recognise the hydraulic telescopic handler as a ‘multi tool’ asset which is one of the …

Plastic power for heavy lifts

On crane sites across Australia, timber blocks and steel plates have long been the go-to for crane outrigger pads. But …

Tadano reaches new heights

During BAUMA, a highlight from Tadano was the introduction of the CC 78.1250-1, the next generation of lattice boom crawler …

Big Rhino continues to step up with Sany 60T

Big Rhino Crane Hire’s significant move to buy a bigger crane was a game-changer for its plans to grow. CEO …

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Skyjack delivers first SJ60 AJHE+ hybrid electric boom lift

Skyjack, a division of Linamar Corporation, has delivered its first SJ60 AJHE+ hybrid electric boom lift in Germany. The two …

Electric Liebherr LHM 280 to join new fleet for sustainable port operations

Saga Fjordbase, Norway’s largest offshore supply base, is moving forward with its green transition by adding a new electric mobile …

Freo Group: Leading from the front

Operating the largest crane fleet in Australia, backed by 23 strategically located branches, this comprehensive network empowers a consistent safe …

Australia’s custom lifting specialists

The Lifting Company has been engineering some of Australia’s most complex lifting solutions. From supporting large-scale construction projects to solving …

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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 …

LEEA announces new Discovery Event in Sydney

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has postponed its upcoming LiftCon event, but members and industry professionals will still have …

LiftCon25 set to bring lifting industry together in Sydney

Registrations are open for LiftCon25, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s (LEEA) flagship conference, taking place on 20–21 May at the …

How to keep your head up in a downturn: Survival guide for the crane industry

The crane industry is no stranger to ups and downs – just like, well, a crane. But with demand currently …