Managing Director of crane, foundation and piling equipment supplier Ganz International, David James, shares insights on the manufacturing quality coming from China and his unwavering confidence in the Zoomlion brand.
In an era of rising interest rates and lengthy wait times for heavy-duty construction machinery, businesses are increasingly drawn to the allure of Zoomlion’s Machinery.
When seeking a brand of cranes to introduce to the New South Wales market, David James, Managing Director of Ganz International, was no different.
Offering speed of supply, a sizeable cost benefit and a machine that performs just as well as its competitors, Zoomlion cranes ticked every box.
Based just outside of Newcastle in New South Wales, Ganz International distributes a range of machinery across Australia and New Zealand.
As the exclusive agent for Zoomlion crane equipment in NSW and Zoomlion foundation equipment across Australia and New Zealand, Ganz is establishing itself in the lifting market and continuing to grow its foundations and drilling business.
Beginning his business during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020, David has grown Ganz International into a reliable and reputable dealer of foundation and piling equipment. David holds extensive experience in heavy-duty construction machinery; he is a fully qualified electro-mechanical technician.
He first ventured to Australia in 2013 to work in sales with some large construction equipment companies across Australia and New Zealand, before starting with Ganz International.
“I have an extensive background in heavy duty equipment,” he says. “I’ve always had a passion for providing good service with quality equipment, which led me to start Ganz. The opportunity to work for other companies in Australia enabled me to build contacts throughout the Asia Pacific region and develop a deep understanding of the Australian market, which now complements my European knowledge.”
According to David, the quality of Zoomlion’s crane equipment stems from substantial investments in manufacturing facilities and a shift towards automation on their smart production lines.
This, he says, ensures high product quality at a lower production cost, translating into significant savings for end-users who receive high-performance cranes akin to European machines, but without the hefty price tag or long wait times.
“Zoomlion equipment performs as well as anything on the market, and at a fraction of the cost compared to its more established competitors, making it a compelling value proposition,” David says.
“Zoomlion’s heavy investment in the Australian market, including a new PDC opening in June, reflects their confidence in us as their NSW market representative.”
“We’re privileged to promote and support Zoomlion crane products in NSW and Piling Rig products across Australia
& New Zealand,” he continues. “We’ve scaled up our operations significantly to accommodate their expanding range and to ensure we are able to support the needs of an increasing customer demand.”
Streamlining operations with Zoomlion has made customer support seamless.
Ganz International now stocks a wide range of Zoomlion cranes, from 30-tonne telescopic crawlers to large lattice boom crawler cranes, the all- terrain range and truck crane range.
David notes that Ganz has already sold multiple machines to Tier One construction companies – a testament to both the quality of Zoomlion’s products and the customer experience provided by Ganz International.
“All cranes in our yard undergo CraneSafe inspections upon arrival,” says David, “ensuring they meet stringent safety standards prior to sale.”
With Zoomlion’s reliable equipment and streamlined processes, choosing their cranes is an easy decision for customers seeking compliant, high-quality products with shorter lead times and significantly lower costs. The robust post-sale service and support further enhance customer confidence.
Recently, when a crane needed calibration, a Zoomlion technician arrived onsite within three hours, resolving the issue within 30 mins – a testament to the efficiency and support provided by Zoomlion.
“At the end of the day, a piece of machinery is a piece of machinery; what sets businesses apart is their ability to provide exceptional service and support,” says David. “Through our partnership with Zoomlion, we’ve simplified the process of working with Chinese manufacturers to deliver unparalleled service and support to our customers.”
Ganz International has simplified the process of working with Chinese manufacturers to deliver unparalleled service and support to customers.”