In early September, The Baden Davis Crane Connection (Crane Connection) announced that it had been appointed as the distributor of XCMG Cranes covering New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT. Read More
Leading international tower crane manufacturer Comansa has recently announced the establishment of its local rental, sales and service support subsidiary “Comansa Australia”.Read More
Luke Davis joined Ronco, the Western Australia, South Australia and Northern Territory dealer for XCMG Cranes, in August. Mark Turner has been with the organisation for a number of years. Both provide insights into the Ronco organisation.Read More
Universal Cranes recently took delivery of a new Sany SCC3200T, 320 tonne capacity lattice boom crawler. It’s not the first Sany to be purchased by the company explains Ben Smith, National Operations manager.Read More
With a commitment to stock availability and ensuring the correct tyres are fitted for the right applications, Bridgestone is a Tier One Tyre supplier to the crane industry. Steve Bekker, Regional Sales Manager, East, for Bridgestone Mining Solutions Australia explains the importance of fitting and maintaining correct cranes tyres.Read More
Sany is sharpening its Australian push with a tighter dealer model, heavier investment in service and parts, and a product roadmap aimed at wind, all terrain and rough terrain segments. That was the clear message from Rex Chen, who oversees international sales for Sany’s crane business, and Philip White, who supports Sany sales across Australia and leads direct sales for Sany tower cranes Down Under.Read More
Brisbane-based Power Reach has made its next big move in the elevated work platform (EWP) space, adding a Socage Raptor to its fleet through Altequip. For founder and owner Matt Hooper, the choice came down to capability, mobility, and after-sales support.Read More
At Melbourne Lifting, 4.30pm isn’t “tools down.” If a customer calls late with an urgent job, the answer is still yes. “That’s not knock-off time for us,” say company owners Mick and Clair. “If someone rings at five in the morning, we’re ready to go.”Read More
Mining and infrastructure projects are demanding bigger and safer lifts. Queensland-based Lee Crane Hire has turned to Zoomlion’s heavy-lift line-up to meet that demand. Managing Director Dan Story explains why the manufacturer’s new machines are proving their worth in Central Queensland.Read More
For crane owners, every investment is high stakes. The decision to purchase a new machine can tie up entire businesses with prohibitive repayment schedules. Recognising this, Liebherr has partnered with Quadrent to provide financing solutions tailored to the unique needs of the crane industry.Read More