Jack Alfonso, Author at Cranes & Lifting

Emerald Carrying Company purchases a TIDD PC28-2 from TRT.

Australia, C&L, Cranes & Lifting, Features, Products

TIDD PC28-2 proves a gem for Emerald Carrying Co.

Emerald Carrying Company (ECC) is a leading logistics and freight provider based in Emerald, in the Central Highlands Region of Queensland, which recently took delivery of a new Tidd PC28-2. ECC Managing Director, Greg Haylock provides the background to the purchase. Read More

Jack AlfonsoMay 20, 2024, 8:58 amMay 20, 2024

The Baden Davis Crane Connection has employed Andrew Whyte to look after its dry hire fleet and sales of new and used cranes.

Australia, C&L, Cranes & Lifting, Features

New face, more experience at The Crane Connection

At the end of last year, Andrew Whyte joined The Baden Davis Crane Connection. Andrew’s role includes the management of the Crane Connection dry hire fleet and sales of new and used cranes.
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Jack AlfonsoMay 20, 2024, 8:49 amMay 20, 2024

Ropes Technology Corporation provides comprehensive wire rope solutions to the crane industry.

Australia, C&L, Cranes & Lifting, Features, Products, Rigging

40 years of providing dependable wire rope solutions

Ropes Technology Corporation has been providing wire rope solutions and related services for over 40 years. With the large amount of stock and inventory it holds in Singapore, Ropes Technology Corporation is able to service the Australian and New Zealand markets effectively and competitively.
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Jack AlfonsoMay 20, 2024, 8:26 amMay 20, 2024

Grúas Fraile takes delivery of the XCA120_E crane at their plant in Spain. Image: XCMG

C&L, Cranes & Lifting, International, News

XCMG XCA120 purchased by crane hire company

XCMG has sold a new XCA120_E to Spanish mobile crane hire company, Grúas Fraile.
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Jack AlfonsoMay 17, 2024, 3:42 pmMay 17, 2024

Sarens deploys Liebherr and Tadano mobile cranes to deliver big lifts.

C&L, Cranes & Lifting, International, Projects

Sarens’ 110-tonne lifts deliver project well ahead of schedule

Global engineered heavy lifting specialist, Sarens, has installed six concrete beams in a nine-hour time period in Erpe-Mere, Belgium.
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Jack AlfonsoMay 17, 2024, 11:51 amMay 17, 2024

Safe workplace crane lifting safety supervisor conducting safety check on workers while crane being lift heavy load construction mine site, Perth, Australia

Australia, C&L, Cranes & Lifting, Industry News, Net Zero, News

Federal budget renewable investment welcomed, infrastructure a “wakeup call” – ACA

The Australian Constructors Association has affirmed the Federal budget’s support for renewable fuels while saying the country needs to tackle the escalating costs of infrastructure projects nationwide.
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Jack AlfonsoMay 16, 2024, 9:30 amMay 16, 2024

The Western Star road train with Oversize sign and extremely wide dumper truck

Australia, C&L, Cranes & Lifting, Industry News, News, Transport

Driver fatigue in WA, SA to be targeted by NHVR operation

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has launched an operation running from the Western Australia border to Port Augusta in South Australia targeting driver fatigue.
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Jack AlfonsoMay 16, 2024, 9:10 amMay 16, 2024

BHP awards a contract for the design and construction of the Western Ridge Crusher Project to a CIMIC Group joint venture, CPB Contractors and Sedgman.

Australia, C&L, Cranes & Lifting, Industry News, News, Projects

$757 million Western Ridge Crusher Project contract awarded by BHP

Mining giant BHP has awarded a $757 million contract to CIMIC Group companies Sedgman and CPB Contractors to undertake the Western Ridge Crusher Project in Western Australia.
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Jack AlfonsoMay 16, 2024, 8:49 amMay 16, 2024