Goodline provides construction and maintenance services to Australia’s major resource companies across the country. Goodline recently took delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 from Tom Grady, National Used Crane Manager, Mobile and Crawler cranes. Read More
Gary Sheppard, Founder and Director of Direct Cranes, is ambitious and passionate about what he does. Aiming to be a trailblazer in the field of helicopter lifting, he tells his story.Read More
Crane scheduling software company, Visual Dispatch has been acquired by United States-based RapidWorks. While
the product and team at Visual Dispatch remains the same, the new ownership will add to the momentum of increased sales and foster customer care.Read More
Andromeda Industries’ innovative approach to the design and manufacture of steel cable and lifting products has seen the crane and lifting industry respond in a very positive manner. Combined, the rich innovation produced at Andromeda, and strict testing procedures, makes for compliant and quality products, fit for purpose.Read More
For more than 30 years, XCMG has been manufacturing outrigger crane pads that are used in many applications around the globe. XCMG first used the pads in its own crane test yards to spread the heavy loads, and when customers came to view the cranes, they enquired about purchasing the pads. The rest, as they say, is history. Stephen Broomfield, General Manager XCMG Oceania Crane Center, explains more.Read More
Borger Crane Hire and Rigging recently completed the construction of two Potain tower cranes with a Grove GMK6400. The project wasn’t without its challenges as it was in the heart of Bondi Junction, one of Sydney’s most densely populated suburbs. Adam Little, Technical Supervisor at Borger Crane Hire and Rigging was responsible for project.Read More
For several years Manitowoc has been trying to find the right location to grow and expand the business. Manitowoc’s John Stewart VP Sales & Support / General Manager and Paul Churchill, Customer Service Director, provide details about their new premises.Read More
The crane industry is no stranger to ups and downs – just like, well, a crane. But with demand currently sagging lower than a dropped load (don’t worry, we won’t tell WorkSafe), it’s time to think smarter, work leaner, and stay positive.Read More
Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift & Shift recently took delivery of a new TIDD PC28-3G. It’s the first of the 3G models and the fourth TIDD PC28 in the fleet, with more on order. Wayne Morris, Tutt Bryant Group’s Northern Territory State Manager, discusses the TIDD pick and carry.Read More
Hook & Haul’s Rick Mathews and partner Melinda have been dry hiring cranes for the best part of a decade. They recently took delivery of a new Franna MAC25-5. Rick provides background to the purchase and the history relating to the business.Read More
