Cranes and Lifting magazine has launched a new initiative that will provide every crane hire business the opportunity to showcase the premier cranes in its fleet. Read more
Nobles and Atom form strategic alliance
Lifting and rigging product manufacturer Nobles has entered into a long-term strategic alliance with industrial hardware supplier Atom to improve customer access and reduce costs. Read more
Major log contract sees lifting equipment investment boost
One of Australia’s largest forest products logistics providers has secured a multi-million deal to provide log marshalling services and will invest in three new material handlers. Read more
Franna and Terex Cranes expand into India
Terex Cranes and Franna will begin manufacturing three product lines in Hosur, India from 2021, expanding the company’s global manufacturing footprint. Read more
Industry backs global lifting awareness day
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has taken to social media to raise awareness about standards throughout the industry at the point of use with the #GLAD2020 hashtag. Read more
Planning Synergy delicately places 30m crane into vital WA power role
The new Konecranes Turbine Hall crane, with nearly 30m span, had to be installed in a tight space, and was delivered swiftly and safely, with outstanding cooperation between Synergy and Konecranes. Read more
Last chance to nominate for 2020 Women in Industry Awards
Nominations are closing soon for the upcoming 2020 Women in Industry Awards, which aim to acknowledge outstanding women from a range of industries, including construction. Read more
Cranes install bridge beams for Melbourne level crossing removal
Construction crews have worked around the clock at the Evans Road level crossing in Lyndhurst, Melbourne, to install seven massive bridge beams. Read more
Lendlease uses access bridge for Barangaroo tower cranes
Lendlease has recently implemented a new system that allows for safe and convenient access to crane towers from the sides of a building at Sydney’s Barangaroo precinct. Read more
Crane Index sees crane numbers drop during COVID-19
There were 772 cranes working on key projects across Australia in Q1 2020, according to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Crane Index. Read more