Lifting equipment inspections equals safety
In a world where safety is paramount, it’s difficult to quantify how badly we need to understand that equipment inspections aren’t simply a cost; they are an assurance service.
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Mammoet appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer
Mammoet has appointed Suzanne Jungjohann as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective 1 April 2026. She will also join the company’s executive board of management.
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From the depths of despair to towering heights
As the eldest son of Load 28 Managing Director Marcus Rigney, 20-year-old Mitchell is one of Australia’s youngest tower crane operators. Having earned his certification in mid-June, he now operates high above our city’s skyline, training in the company’s TC4 for Festival State Building Group.
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Zoomlion ramps it up locally and globally
With bold investments in technology and global production, Zoomlion is scaling up to meet the demands of tomorrow’s wind and infrastructure projects.
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From an Aussie workshop to the global stage
When Steve Anderson last spoke with Cranes and Lifting nearly five years ago, SlingRakz was a small Australian business with just three employees and a handful of products.
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From reaction to prevention: The small device changing site safety forever
In the lifting industry, hindsight often arrives too late. Accidents, near-misses, and radio failures have long been accepted as part of the job – until now. A growing number of contractors across Australia are shifting their mindset from reactive to proactive safety with the help of one simple device: The Buddie System.
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Manitou Australia completes early deliveries for Defence project
Manitou Australia has marked the early completion of its deliveries to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under the Land 8120 project, celebrating the achievement with a closing ceremony at its Lidcombe headquarters.
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25 years of building strong foundations
This year marks a significant milestone for Resolution Rigging Services (RRS) as the Sydney-based company celebrates 25 years in business. From its beginnings as a small, family-driven operation, RRS has grown into one of Australia’s most respected names in tower crane hire and rigging, with a reputation built on reliability, safety, and long-standing relationships.
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Bulk Expo 2026 names ASBSH as official association partner
The Bulk Handling Technical Conference & Expo partners with the Australian Bulk Storage & Handling Association (ASBSH) as its official association partner for the 2026 event.
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Backing Liebherr all the way
East Coast Cranes is raising the stakes in Queensland.
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