Dave Lewis, from Lewis Engineering really understands the Humma articulated pick and carry crane. 10 years ago he helped with the development of his own Humma 35 Mk1 and as a result of its performance he has just taken delivery of a Humma 25 Mk2.
Melrose Cranes dismantle container handling cranes
Melrose Cranes & Rigging recently deployed two of its heavy all terrains and also its brand-new Grove GMK5250XL-1 to pull down a decommissioned DP World container handling crane at Port Botany for Principal Contractor, McMahon Services Australia. Read more
Working blind 340m underground
Newcastle’s Wheeler Cranes were recently engaged at a local hunter valley mine site to do something out of the ordinary when it comes to the use of all terrain mobile cranes.
La Grange Crane Service enters 3D lift plan competition
La Grange Crane Service has entered the Oak Brook Commons tower crane construction project in this year’s 3D Lift Plan Of The Year competition.
First Potain MCH 175A in Melbourne works amidst space constraints
The topless luffing jib crane is the first in Australia and was immediately set to work on a new residential development in the fashionable Melbourne district of Prahan. Several of the Potain MCH 175A’s unique features made it a perfect choice for this congested urban job site. Read more
Controlling the load remotely
Remote load-control systems are designed to make taglines obsolete providing greater productivity, efficiency and safety by automating lifting operations. The Crane Industry Council of Australia’s Technical Committee examines these technologies in this issue’s CICA Tech Corner. Read more
Two Ways headed south
Over the last three years, Two Way Cranes has surprised many with an aggressive approach towards growth. Many in the industry won’t be surprised to learn a further expansion in services is happening, but they might be surprised to learn the direction in which the company is headed. Read more
Super growth in Service
Despite the difficult market conditions, SUPERSERVICE has continued to build momentum, expand facilities and employ more technicians. Read more
What do bank deferment periods mean to the crane sector?
Bank payment deferment periods do have some catches. Jeff Wilson senior partner equipment finance and Chris Burke, equipment finance specialist with Finlease explain what the catches could mean to your business. Read more
24/7 radio solutions for mobiles and tower cranes
With a clear understanding her business has to work around the demands of mobile and tower cranes companies, Casey-Lee Powell has built Red Radio Solutions into the “go-to” supplier for the crane industry. Cooper Heavy Industries were one of Red Radio’s first customers. Read more