Two years ago, Karridale Group took a punt on XCMG cranes and brought a range of crawler, all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes for its operations in Western Australia directly from the factory in China. The company hasn’t looked back since.
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Big Blues’ investment in more Liebherrs
McLeod Cranes and Transport’s continued growth sees the business invest in more Liebherrs. The latest additions to the fleet include a Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 and a LTF 1045-4.1. truck mounted crane.
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Piling on support and cleaner emissions
During bauma, Dieseko Group launched new products designed to increase support and service capabilities and lower fuel consumption and emissions. David Hopkins, National Sales Manager for Dieseko’s National Distributor Pilequip, explains more.
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2022: A year in review for Universal Cranes
The team was busy lifting, moving, building and constructing in 2022. As the world opened back up, so did the work opportunities – with Universal’s phones ringing off the hook and its crane yards empty most days.
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Berendsen Fluid Power expands cylinder hydraulic repair capabilities
Berendsen Fluid Power has expanded its hydraulic cylinder repair capabilities to accommodate the extra-large cylinders in use by the Australian crane industry.
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Gateway Lift Takes Off With Melrose
Melrose Cranes & Rigging recently completed a dual lift to install the heaviest headstock on the Sydney Gateway Project. The lift involved meticulous planning, Melrose Senior Project Manager Damien Ellison says.
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Tadano gives back
After what has been a challenging number of years, Tadano has looked to give back wherever possible. Whether that be its employees or charity work by the company, they have looked to be active members of their communities.
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Sany’s commitment to the Australian market
Sany was a major sponsor of The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) National Conference and Exhibition in Adelaide. A number of the senior management team from Sany’s factory visited the event with Tom Liu, General Manager of International Sales for Sany mobile cranes, presenting a paper to the delegation. Cranes and Lifting was able to discuss Sany’s commitment to the Australian market with Tom and his team.
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When they want to think outside the box, Patterson Mobile Cranes turn to Jekko
Servicing the Mornington Peninsula since 1988, Laurie Patterson has cultivated a clientele that turn to him for challenging lifts and niche projects. Patterson Mobile Cranes regularly use their Jekko mini cranes and mini crawlers for these lifts as Laurie Patterson explains.
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Two Potain MCR 295 luffing jib cranes selected for One Central Saigon project
One of the future architectural highlights of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 is taking shape thanks to the compact dimensions and internal climbing capabilities of a pair of Potain MCR 295 luffing jib tower cranes. Sold by Potain distributor Minh Chi to Newtecons, one of Vietnam’s biggest contractors, the cranes were delivered to the job site in March 2021 and are midway through the construction of the prestigious One Central Saigon project.
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