A giant launching gantry crane has been erected to help build a new elevated road at Footscray Road as part of the West Gate Tunnel Project. Read more
Boom Logistics completes a first in Melbourne’s CBD
Boom Logistics received delivery of its new Liebherr LTM1750-9.1, a 750t capacity crane, to complete this lift in Melbourne’s CBD. It’s the largest capacity crane seen on Melbourne’s streets. Read more
Finalists revealed for 2020 Women in Industry Awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2020 Women in Industry Awards, with the winners to be announced online and through print. Read more
Potain MR 295 tower cranes build Birmingham’s biggest office tower
Two Potain MR 295 luffing jib cranes are helping build one of the largest office towers in Birmingham, England. Read more
Cranes and Lifting launches 2020 SHOWCASE
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