After more than 43 years servicing the Gladstone area community and industry sectors, Matherson Crane Hire has sold to become part of the Smithbridge Group of Companies and Universal Cranes. Wayne Matherson, Managing Director of Matherson Crane Hire provides the background to his company and the reasons for selling.
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CICA Crane Safety bulletin
The Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA) have released their latest Crane Safety bulletin regarding when to change and how to dispose of used crane tyres. From the CEO, Brandon Hitch:
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CICA: Skills development gets a boost in Western Australia
Update from CICA’s State Chair of WA, Anthony Grosser.
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CICA’s experts building crane knowledge at ConExpo
In March at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023, the largest Construction Expo in North America, Alice Edwards, CICA Road Technical Engineer, and Patrick Cran, CICA CraneSafe and CrewSafe Technical Advisor, were invited to present on Crane Basics.
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Delivering on a promise – CICA Member Profile
Camilleri Lifting Services (CLS Cranes) provides customised lifting services for a range of customers in numerous industries from its bases in Mackay, Nebo and the Bowen Basin. CLS is headed up by industry expert Charlie Camilleri.
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CICA showcased on world stage
It’s hard to believe we are already over a third of the way through the year. It was great to catch up with those who were able to head over to ConExpo-CON/AGG in Las Vegas in March, to see the latest in Construction technology.
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Playing Jenga or working with a crane?
In part two of his April article, Klaus Meissner looks at setting up supporting stacks for safe mobile crane outrigging.
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CICA South Australia update
CICA SA chair Mark Eberhard breaks down the happenings in South Australia and what is ahead for 2023.
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How to properly setup support stack for outriggers
Part one of a two-part article written by Klaus Meissner focusing on how to set up supporting stacks for mobile crane outriggers to ensure they are operated safely.
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Gunning for diversity
Recognising the crane sector is facing a skills shortage, Sydney’s TopGun Cranes set about making the business more attractive to diverse groups including young men and women. Business owner Barry Ramm and Operations Manager Phill Martin explain more.
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