Why it’s time to take a closer look at how we license our lifters
The case for an advanced crane licence in Australia.
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Raymond McLaren a lifting legend
Raymond McLaren, founder of Andromeda Industries, is the inaugural recipient of The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Lifting Legends Award. He has been recognised for his huge contribution to the global lifting industry.
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The backbone of big lifts
Drive through Melbourne and you’ve likely passed under a bridge, through a tunnel, or near a crane where Dynamic Rigging Hire played a critical role.
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The past, present and future of New Zealand’s crane industry
As the Crane Association of New Zealand (CANZ) marks its 50th anniversary, we pause to reflect on the extraordinary journey that has shaped our industry – from humble beginnings, through decades of transformation, to a future full of opportunity. This golden milestone is more than a celebration of longevity; it’s a tribute to the people who built the foundation, the innovators of today, and the rising generation who will take our industry to new heights.
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Tadano restructure focuses on increasing uptime
Tadano Oceania recently announced a restructure designed to further increase responsiveness to customer requirements and ensure the best management structure is in place to guide the release of new products following Tadano’s recent acquisitions.
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Crane Connection goes the extra mile
The Baden Davis Crane Connection recently delivered a fully refurbished Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 to All Over Rigging (AOR) which is based on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Tiarne Casey, AOR’s Operations Manager, explains the depth of the more than 20-year relationship AOR has with The Crane Connection and its services.
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Inside Manitowoc’s new Sydney workshop
In mid-March Manitowoc moved into its new offices and workshop in Western Sydney. The facility provides more space and updated equipment to increase support for customers.
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Managing heavy lifts and rigging equipment
Borger Crane Hire and Rigging recently collaborated with Andromeda Industries on a lift which highlighted the strength and flexibility of Andromeda’s Superflex strops and Borger’s ability to engineer lifts and manage rigging equipment. Borger’s Hazel McGuinness, Rigging Manager, and Stephen Bush, Drafting Manager explain more.
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The silent profit killer in crane hire
Disconnected systems undermine growth. But here’s what you can do about it.
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Fifty years of lifting together: The 1975 vision
In the mid-1970s, New Zealand’s construction scene was bustling – but for those who ran cranes, it could feel like the Wild West. There were no universal safety codes, no formal training pathways, and each company mostly fended for itself. That began to change 50 years ago, when a handful of crane owners met with a bold idea.
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