Manitowoc has expanded its range of topless cranes with the launch of the Potain MCT 275 to deliver easier transport and assembly, high efficiency and reliability. Read more
Palfinger reports strong half year results despite COVID-19
Palfinger has reported a strong financial result for the first half of 2020 despite a challenging and crisis filled year. Read more
Melbourne construction scaled back to 25%
Construction sites for large buildings in Melbourne must reduce their workforce to the practical minimum and can have no more than 25 per cent of their workers on site at any time following new COVID-19 restrictions. Read more
Jewel in Matherson Crane Hire’s crown
2020 sees Gladstone based Matherson Crane Hire celebrate 40 years in business. To mark this milestone, managing director, Wayne Matherson recently ordered a Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1, the first to be delivered in Australia. Read more
Compliance blitz begins for NSW crane operators
New South Wales crane operators are being put on notice as SafeWork inspectors begin a compliance blitz across the state next month. Read more
CICA Wind Guidance Note Revision
The CICA Technical Committee explains recent changes to wind load calculations.
Emerging from COVID-19 with confidence
Business confidence is a key driver as the economy emerges from the COVID-19 storm. But it seems federal and state governments are very concerned about our ability to return to pre-pandemic levels without significant support. Read more
Working towards a safer industry
David Solomon was recently appointed as a director to the board of The Crane Industry Council of Australia. Read more
Unique crane removed as Crown Sydney tops out
Construction works on Crown Sydney has reached a new milestone following the removal of Marr Contracting’s 390D crane with a unique crane recovery system. Read more
Shuttlelift is making inroads
It has taken the local market a while to grasp the benefits of the Shuttlelift range of mobile gantry cranes, but according to distributor Pace Cranes, that’s about to change. Read more