Cranes & Lifting News

visual dispatch

New beginnings, same quality product for Visual Dispatch

Crane scheduling software company, Visual Dispatch has been acquired by United States-based RapidWorks. While the product and team at Visual …
lift of the year

CICA Lift of the Year Award winners

For many, the Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) Lift of the Year Awards were the highlight of the 2024 …
Lampson

Lampson Australia: 75 years of heavy lift experience

Lampson Australia boasts more than 75 years industry experience providing heavy lift and transport services. Managing Director John Lee has …
crane safety

The evolution of crane safety systems: A historical perspective

Franna was the brainchild of innovator Dave Francis, who saw a need to improve the safety of pick and carry …
Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3

Crane and logistics specialist adds Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3

For crane and logistics specialist Henneberger Schwerlast, the decision to choose the Liebherr LTM 1300-6.3 marked its entry into the …

Product News

Potain MCT 2205

Manitowoc launches largest topless tower crane from Asia Range: the Potain MCT 2205

Manitowoc’s Asia range of top-slewing tower cranes will enjoy a major boost in capacity following the announcement at bauma China …
power line construction

Kito Crosby enhances safety and efficiency for overhead power line construction

Lifting and securement solutions manufacturer Kito Crosby has released a specialised line of hoists and load monitoring systems tailored  for …
Big 5 Construct Saudi

Raimondi Cranes to debut new crane model at Big 5 Construct Saudi

Raimondi Cranes is set to participate for the first time at the Big 5 Construct Saudi, the largest construction event …
Tadano aerial work platforms

Tadano aerial work platforms reinforce Sueur capabilities

French construction company Sueur, has added two Tadano AS-15MC aerial work platforms to its fleet. Renowned for its expertise in …

Safety

lift supervisor course

Holding Redlich reports on Fair Work

Working safely with overhead powerlines

CICA

CICA: Navigating working near overhead powerlines

Industry program empowers existing and future leaders

Greater Trans Tasman Collaboration for Lifting Sector

Association News

canz

A vision for the future: The Crane Association of New Zealand’s path forward

2025 holds special significance for the Crane Association of New Zealand (CANZ), as it will mark the association’s 50th anniversary. …
Andromeda Industries

Andromeda Industries products; proudly Australian designed, engineered and manufactured

Over the past 12 months, Andromeda Industries has continued to make significant inroads in the local lifting and rigging industry. …
leea

A big year for LEEA

Regional Manager Justin Boehm takes a look at LEEA’s year, highlighting a number of stand out successes. 

CANZ winning Project of the Year 2024

CICA: Industry codes in action

The mobile crane industry code of practice  The recent endorsement of the Mobile Crane Industry Code of Practice by the …