Ten years ago, Ross Johnson and a group of investors saw a niche in the Victorian lifting and rigging equipment section. Today, Dynamic Rigging Hire is Melbourne’s leading name in lifting and rigging equipment rental. Cranes and Lifting explains.
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Sensitive lift for Australian war hero
Renovations to the Aircraft Hall at the Australian War Memorial required the removal of a key object – a Second World War de Havilland Mosquito bomber aircraft. Cranes and Lifting finds out how Capital Cranes helped pull off this feat.
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Leading from the front
TRT’s focus on people is leading industry wide innovation and standards for the Pick and Carry crane in Australia. Cranes and Lifting reports.
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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.
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CICA Wind Guidance Note Revision
The CICA Technical Committee explains recent changes to wind load calculations.
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Boom Logistics completes a first in Melbourne’s CBD
Boom Logistics received delivery of its new Liebherr LTM1750-9.1, a 750t capacity crane, to complete this lift in Melbourne’s CBD. It’s the largest capacity crane seen on Melbourne’s streets.
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Managing the measurables
Analysis of the articulated crane operating data can give an indication of how the crane has been used, and based on that, effective measures can then put in place for improvements.
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Getting rough and sustainable
Tadano has released a new line of next generation rough terrain cranes internationally that are designed to increase safety, comfort, performance. With the latest engine technology, it reduces emissions – meeting the latest environmental standards. Cranes and Lifting explains.
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Melrose Evolution passes Sydney Metro test
Melrose Cranes and Rigging has successfully deployed a new LTM 1500 for major lifts at Sydenham Station in Sydney.
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UAA bridges gap with Singapore
Underwriting Agencies Australia (UAA) invited the chairman of the Singapore Cranes Association (SCA), Jimmy Chua and his colleague, Akbar Kader, to attend the CICA Conference and Exhibition. It was a fact-finding trip providing both with a better understanding of how the crane sector works in Australia.
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