Andrew Esquilant discusses the difficulties of attracting youth to the crane sector and how the challenges can be overcome. Read more
The essential role of small business
Although the “majors” dominate the headlines, it’s small business underpinning the fundamentals of the crane sector. Read more
Max Cranes wins the 20 tonne plus category for CICA lift of the year
Max Cranes’ 1200 tonne Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 was engaged to assist UGL to change out the B3 air rotor at AGL’s Torrens Island Power Station. Tight access, low clearance and a confined set up area was not an issue for the 1200. Read more
Lifting innovation wins CICA award
A new lifting innovation designed for the Metro Tunnel Project and jointly developed by John Holland, Edwards Heavy Lift and RUD won the 2019 CICA Innovations Award. Read more
Walz Group and Field Engineers win CICA Project of the Year
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) appointed Central Queensland business, Walz Group, for a $31m project to remove decommissioned marine infrastructure from the Hay Point Coal Terminal, south of Mackay. Read more
Brisbane crane hire business adds new TIDD to fleet
A Brisbane crane hire business is confident the purchase of a TIDD PC28 will provide a significant advantage with Tier One builders and the major construction sites where safety is a major focus. Read more
Melrose host pick and carry safety day
Melrose Cranes recently hosted a safety and awareness open day, designed to highlight the latest developments in safety features and technology for articulated, pick and carry cranes. Read more
TRT appointed Kobelco Crane distributor
Kobelco Construction Machinery (KCM) has appointed Tidd Ross Todd (TRT) as its new distributor for Kobelco cranes in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and Fiji. Read more
Self-erecting crane used to build $27M Mona expansion
A Potain Igo T 85 A self-erecting crane is being used to expand the Museum of New and Old Art (Mona) in Hobart, Tasmania. Read more
First time Franna at CONEXPO 2020
The Franna AT 22 arrived in the US at the end of 2018 and had generated a lot of interest in the North American crane market. This interest has prompted the company to exhibit the articulated pick and carry crane at Conexpo 2020. Read more