Outstanding response to Buddie System launch
The Buddie System, a wireless, instant safety alert device designed for Dogmen by Dogmen was officially launched at The Crane Industry Council of Australia’s (CICA) National Conference and Exhibition held in Adelaide. Designers of The Buddie System, Jade Harris and Gary Panagiotidis have been blown away by the industry’s response to the product.
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Harvey Normam cyber securing crane business
Harvey Norman Technology For Business (HNTFB) recently partnered with The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) with the aim of offering members solutions to the increasing threat from cyberattacks. Rutland Smith, Director of HNTFB, provides a detailed overview into the threats posed and how the household name brand can assist.
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Franna: Bridging the gap
With the new Australian Design Rules (ADR) compliance regulations now in effect, Terex Franna has taken the opportunity to incorporate new technology across the entire Franna range including the AT22-2, MAC25-5 and AT40-2. Each model in the line-up has received significant upgrades designed to minimise environmental impact and improve operational efficiency.
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Smithbridge Group celebrates 60th Birthday
A key focus for the celebrations of Smithbridge Group’s 60th anniversary is the arrival of the latest addition to the fleet, a Liebherr LTR 11200 – 1,200-ton capacity telescopic crawler. Smithbridge Group’s Managing Director, Albert Smith, provides the background to the purchase.
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History in the making with all-women tunnelling crew
Almost 870 women have applied for the 25 places on an all-woman tunnel boring machine (TBM) crew in Victoria, which will also include positions for gantry and segment crane operators, grouters and other support roles.
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Keeping businesses uplifted
A celebration for a big Australian mover
As Craig Membrey celebrates his 60th birthday, the doyen of the Australian crane, transport and heavy haulage industry looks back on his own experiences, and what helped climb his business up the ranks.
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CICA: Industry codes in action
The mobile crane industry code of practice
The recent endorsement of the Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) marks a significant
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Australian first for Resolution Rigging Services
By investing in larger capacity cranes, Resolution Rigging Services (RRS) has been expanding its tower crane fleet to service growing momentum towards the adoption of Modular Construction processes in the construction industry. Tony Noronha, Director of RRS explains more.
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