Growing through constant reinvention
Universal Cranes is a business that finds itself comfortably In the Top 50, but few crane businesses would have reinvented themselves as often or as well as Universal, writes Greg Keane.
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The training wheels are off as infrastructure booms
The outlook for the remainder of 2018 in the crane industry is certainly promising across most states. Crane hirers are experiencing demand for services at levels not consistently seen for almost a decade with engineering construction, particularly government-funded infrastructure on the east coast, generating immediate activity along with confidence to upgrade and expand crane fleets.
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Hyva technician training in Asia
Dutch hydraulic loader crane manufacturer Hyva is actively focusing on technician training. The company recently held a three-day training course and workshop at the Hyva Malaysia facility, in Kuala Lumpur, for technical staff from its Asian offices.
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Global crane manufacturer imposes surcharge
On March 1, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium in a bid to “build our [America’s] steel industry back”. However, the protection of US’ steel and aluminium producers could be at the detriment of the country’s other manufacturers.
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Major blitz planned for Queensland’s vehicle loading cranes
Queensland authorities are planning to look closely at firms with vehicle loading cranes (VLCs) and related equipment due to recent fatal incidents and other accidents highlighting safety and compliance issues with the machines in the state.
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Charges laid on crane driver
After a detailed and lengthy investigation, a crane driver has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a construction worker in 2016.
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DPWA welcomes new cranes
DP World Australia’s Brisbane terminal has welcomed the first of two quay cranes to be delivered to the facility in 2018.
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Liebherr reports record turnover
Liebherr Group has announced the highest turnover in the Group’s history, with total sales amounting to €9,845 million (AU$15,678.32 million). Compared to the previous year, revenue has increased by 9.3% and the company is expecting further sales growth in 2018.
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Auckland dominates NZ skies
New Zealand’s national crane count has grown, with Auckland accounting for 66% of all cranes counted across the country’s main centres.
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Walk with me
In October, Cranes and Lifting editor Greg Keane travelled to Adelaide for the annual CICA conference. While there, he invited members of the sector on a walk up Mt Lofty from Waterfall Gully. Immediate past national president of the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) Tony Baulderstone took him up on the offer and chatted to Keane about his time at the organisation.
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