Melrose Cranes and Rigging recently completed a series of lifts on Sydney Metro’s Barangaroo Station site in Sydney. ‘Evolution’, Melrose Cranes’ Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1, was deployed for the project. Once on site the crane’s boom had to be reconfigured to manage a range of lifts. Melrose Cranes’ project manager Andrew Baly explains more.
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Melrose Cranes turn to Ben Baden Services for new livery
Melrose Cranes & Rigging is currently upgrading its crane fleet to a new black and white livery, and they turned to Ben Baden Services for the recent paint upgrade on its Grove GMK 6400, 400t capacity all terrain. Melrose Cranes & Rigging general manager Ryan Melrose.
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Borger Cranes heavy lifts in bridge construction project
Borger Crane Hire and Rigging Services recently completely a series of heavy lifts on the upgrade $178 million upgrade of the Pacific Highway in Lisarow. Borger Cranes’ technical supervisor and heavy lift specialist Jon Gibbin explains that a key feature of the upgrade is the new rail bridge across the main Sydney to Newcastle rail line and how Borger Cranes deployed its 600-tonne capacity Liebherr LR1600 to complete the lifts.
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Loyalty a hallmark of Hawkesbury cranes
Ernie Jungherr has spent much of his life in the crane industry, since the mid 1980s he had been honing his skills towards his eventual opening of Hawkesbury Cranes in 1999 and going alone in 2003.
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Fresh site highlights the growth of Queensland Rigging Hire
The fresh new premises for Queensland Rigging Hire (QRH) herald an important moment in the company’s history. A site three times larger than its previous will allow it to keep up with the growth that has seen it succeed thus far.
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New Sennebogens to Borger
Borger Crane Hire and Rigging Services recently took delivery of two Sennebogen telescopic crawlers. Both cranes went straight to work on the New South Wales government’s multi-billion-dollar Sydney Metro program.
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Cobar Cranes rocking hard with new Tadano
Cobar Cranes recently took delivery of a new Tadano AC 160-5, which is the fourth Tadano to join the growing fleet. Business director Alister Ewan provides the background to the family business, and he explains the reasons for the addition and why he likes the Tadano brand.
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An Investment in People
Action Cranes, a for hire crane service in Australia, has been serving Sydney and the surrounding market since 1971. The company recently purchased its first set of engineered outrigger pads.
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Second Franna AT 40 for Wheeler Cranes
In August, Newcastle-based Wheeler Cranes took delivery of its second Franna AT 40. General manager Glenn Wilbow explains how the business has grown its fleet of Frannas and the reasons for purchasing the second AT 40.
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Investing in new cranes and better systems
Ensuring the crane fleet is up to date and streamlining business processes are key strategies for the continued growth of Crane Industry Council for Australia (CICA) member Wheeler Cranes.
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