Cranes & Lifting News

Flying the flag for Australian Made lifting gear

In an industry dominated by imports, one Australian manufacturer is proving that quality and innovation still have a strong foothold …

Turning ‘Bulk’ problems into big wins

Bulk Expo 2026 brings Australia’s bulk handling industry together to solve problems, share solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Leading the way in stainless

Bridco has established itself as one of Australia’s foremost suppliers of stainless-steel load-rated fittings, Grade 60 lifting chain and components, …

Liebherr introduces new features for its crawler cranes

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH has introduced new features for its LR-series crawler cranes that aim to improve safety and efficiency on …

Baden Davis Crane Connection appointed XCMG distributor

In early September, The Baden Davis Crane Connection (Crane Connection) announced that it had been appointed as the distributor of …

Product News

Comansa launches in Australia

Leading international tower crane manufacturer Comansa has recently announced the establishment of its local rental, sales and service support subsidiary …

Tonnage shares the load

Established in early 2025, Tonnage designs and manufactures specialised heavy lift equipment for the mining construction and offshore industries.

The economics of smarter crane operations

In crane hire, every decision comes down to cost, reliability, and efficiency. From fleet investments to the smallest rigging accessory, …

Mammoet supports construction of hydrogen-ready power station

Mammoet has played a key role in the construction of Energie Baden-Wuerttemberg AG’s (EnBW) new hydrogen-ready fuel switch power plant …

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Association News

The past, present and future of New Zealand’s crane industry

As the Crane Association of New Zealand (CANZ) marks its 50th anniversary, we pause to reflect on the extraordinary journey …

New project shines a spotlight on those behind the hook

When people think of the crane industry, most picture towering machines, high-vis gear, and the skilled operators navigating multi-tonne loads …

Commitment to safe lifting practices

Lifting operations remain some of the most high-risk activities across Australia and New Zealand’s industrial sectors – from construction and …

Australia updates safety standards for mobile elevating work platforms

Australia’s standards for the design and use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) have just been overhauled — and the …

CICA CEO Report: A busy year ahead

Brandon Hitch, CEO The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) talks about the Cranes in Wind Forum event and how …