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4 From small beginnings to international operationsFounded in 1969 as a small mobile crane and scaffolding equipment hire business, Preston Hire has since developed into a thriving multinational organisation that is still Australian owned.

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6 Growing focus on safety and productivity An increasing emphasis on safety and greater productivity is evident in relation to the use of elevating work platform and telehandler products, writes HARTLEY HENDERSON.

Marking half a century of serving aerial markets around the world, Genie, the Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) segment of Terex Corporation, is celebrating its 50 year anniversary with customers worldwide. Since 1966, Genie has gone above and beyond in its product development efforts, focusing on what customers need to be successful. Genie innovations are changing the market and setting the industry standard for quality, reliability and safety in aerial lift equipment.

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Founded in 1969 as a small mobile crane and scaffolding equipment hire business, Preston Hire has since developed into a thriving multinational organisation that is still Australian owned.

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PROFILE

With a Head Offi ce in Ry-dalmere NSW, the com-pany has branches in NSW,

QLD, VIC, WA and SA, as well as op-erations in New Zealand, and Preston Rentals in the USA.

Preston Hire supplies construction sites Australia-wide with a range of materials handling solutions includ-ing its patented SuperDeck® canti-levered retractable crane loading platforms, an extensive fl eet of Maeda, Sennebogen, Unic and Kato crawler cranes, quality steel propping systems, and site storage containers.

Th rough a progressive approach to management, Markus Preston, Preston Hire’s Managing Director, has guided the company’s expansion including taking it into the North American market and introducing a new phase of product development.

Th e number and capacity of units in the crane hire fl eet was increased, site storage container hire was added to product off er-ings, and a company-wide fl eet refurbish-ment program was undertaken to ensure a high quality construction equipment hire range was maintained.

Preston Hire recently acquired Olympus Hire with a view to further expanding its hire equipment range by including all-terrain access equipment. Th is will pro-vide an important extension of the access equipment range that includes SuperDeck®, SuperCrane™, SuperPropping™, SuperSiteS-torage™ and now SuperLift ™.

Th e company’s markets are primarily in the construction industry and include lead-ing Australian and multinational engineer-ing, building, construction and infrastruc-ture corporations. In addition, equipment hire services and solutions are provided for many companies in the resources, indus-trial, and oil and gas sectors.

Importantly, Preston Hire off ers onsite training on how to use its products, with dedicated personnel for each product line providing professional and informed ad-vice and service.

Since 1997 the company has been recog-nised internationally for its innovative, pat-ented SuperDeck® cantilevered retractable crane loading platform system. Designed to simplify the handling of materials, par-ticularly on multi-storey construction sites, this revolutionary Preston innovation off ers a ‘draw-like’ loading platform system which

has dramatically increased safety and re-duced crane operation time for customers both in Australia and overseas.

Major projects where SuperDeck® has been utilised include assisting in the

construction of Perth’s largest hotel development – the 688 room, six star Crown Towers. SuperDeck® was used to lift a range of heavy materials and equipment from the 4th fl oor all the way up to the 23rd fl oor, includ-ing machinery, gyprock, piping and other services.

SuperDeck® was also used in the construction of three high rise towers at the heart of Barangaroo’s commer-cial precinct in Sydney. Th is project required an 8.1 tonne transformer to be placed on level 16 of Tower 2 at In-ternational Towers Sydney. Once again, SuperDeck® cantilevered crane loading platforms were used to safely and eff ec-tively carry out the 16 storey lift .

Performance monitoringPreston Hire places a lot of emphasis on performance monitoring, and the

recognition that in the hire industry utilisa-tion of assets is a primary KPI.

A range of soft ware programs is utilised to monitor its performance and deliver weekly and end-of-month reports to assist in assessing and improving overall perfor-mance and individual KPIs.

Th ese programs include inventory management soft ware to track equipment and reporting, and compliance soft ware in relation to quality, health, safety and envi-ronmental management. Advanced online accounting programs are also utilised, as well as expense management soft ware.

Another major focus at Preston Hire is the up-skilling of staff to be multi-skilled. Th is initiative includes the Preston Intern-ship Program which is aimed at providing training to particular employees over a period of time to help them transition into a new role.

In this process, the employees are able to gauge if they are suitable for a new role, and are given all the tools, support and un-derstanding they need to be successful in a new role.

Working in a high risk environment, the company is very aware of the need to ensure the safety and compliance of staff

and equipment. It does this by external and internal auditing of its safety management system, independent audits of the crane fl eet Australia-wide twice each year, and verifi ca-tion of staff competencies to ensure their skill-sets are to the relevant operational standards of each state.

ensure the safety and compliance of staff and equipment. It does this by external


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An increasing emphasis on safety and greater productivity is evident in relation to the use of elevating work platform and telehandler products, writes HARTLEY HENDERSON.

Growing focus on safety and productivity


Glenn Martin, Managing Direc-tor of Ahern Australia, which markets Snorkel EWPs, says a

key change has been the requirement for manufacturers to develop and pro-vide secondary guarding devices, or anti-crush and early warning devices on EWPs to reduce the risk of incident and injury.

“Snorkel is one of the few manufacturers to implement its secondary guarding solution as a standard feature on its boom lift s. Since September 2015, all new Snorkel boom lift s with platform heights of 40 feet (12.1m) and above are fi tted with Snorkel Guard™,” he said.

“Th is simple mechanical system features a spring loaded rail that sits above the upper control panel and cuts out machine operations when compressed, for example, in the case of the operator being involuntarily pushed against the controls.

“Th e operator can override Snorkel Guard™ using a switch in the platform should the system be activated in error. Additionally, when Snorkel Guard is activated, the lift can be activated from the lower control panel.

“Snorkel Guard has undergone extensive fi eld testing, and Ahern Australia can also off er a retrofi t solution to existing Snorkel boom lift s in the fi eld. Also, by utilising a mechanical design instead of a computer driven system, Snorkel Guard™

does not add any additional complexity to the machine and does not drive increased service calls.”

Glenn emphasises that eff ective training remains the key to operator safety on EWPs.

“Despite technological advances and improvements that have been made over the past 10 years, incidents involving EWPs are unfortunately still occurring, resulting in operator injury,” he said.

“While manufacturers have invested heavily in new technology to make EWPs more reliable, user friendly and safer, operator error remains the greatest cause of incidents involving these machines. Th is can be through a lack of familiarity with the machine operation or a lack of situational awareness.

“Operators need to take all reasonable steps to ensure their own health and safety and that of others around them. Licensed training programs for EWPs are designed to assist them to identify the hazards and to provide them with the skills to operate the machines safely.

“To this end, the additional Verifi cation of Competence training for EWPs has become more prevalent in mining applications and on larger construction projects, ensuring the operators are trained and licensed to

operate the machines on

the site.”Ahern Australia recently

introduced Snorkel’s new line of electric slab scissor lift s including the S3219E, S3226E, S4726E and S4732E models. Th e S3219E provides 5.79m of platform height from a 0.81m wide chassis and can lift 250kg, while the taller S3226E delivers 7.9m of platform height and can also lift 250kg. Th e 1.2m wide S4726E can lift 454kg to 7.9m, and the S4732E can lift 350kg to 9.8m.

According to Glenn, the new Snorkel scissor lift s are designed with a focus on simplicity for the operator and the equipment owner.

“Th ese scissors feature Snorkel’s innovative twin-door service trays, providing ‘inside-out’ access to all of the key machine components, even when working in confi ned spaces,” he explained.

“Th e new lift s also feature a fi xed upper control box to reduce loss and theft on the jobsite, single entry gates for easier access especially when carrying tools or materials, a telescopic extension deck to maximise working space and minimise rail damage, and a gravity-activated pothole protection system for reduced complexity and service calls.

“Designed to deliver a long working life, the scissor lift s have a dual shear scissor stack with upsized pins for increased rigidity, and upsized kingpins reduce the risk of damage when transporting the machine with forklift s. Th ese scissor lift s are typically used in indoor applications for maintenance works, and for fi t-out works on construction sites.”

JLG SkyGuardJLG off ers SkyGuard for fi tting to all JLG straight and articulated booms manufactured in 2004 or later. SkyGuard provides operators with enhanced control panel protection that does not limit platform workspace.

Developed after extensive research and testing, the SkyGuard sensor when activated stops all functions in use at the time.

According to JLG Product Manager, Arron Cooper, SkyGuard’s reverse functionality is the only feature of its


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kind in the market. “Aft er stopping the machine, it temporarily reverses most functions that were in use at the time of activation,” he said.

In addition, the latest product releases from JLG include the new 450AJ, 520AJ and 460SJ models with greater platform capacities. Arron says these three new units are designed to provide greater productivity, improved

durability, and more serviceability.“Productivity is enhanced with the

ability to lift more at faster lift speeds and operators can spend more time working and less time positioning. Durability is improved through new hood design and utilisation of a new durable hood material that JLG calls Dura Tough. In addition, an MDI display communicates full language rather than just fault codes for improved serviceability and faster troubleshooting to reduce the number and duration of service calls,” he explained.

Safety training crucialNational Project Specialist at ASPAC

Group, Vanessa Eade, says that proper training is always a

key consideration for EWP operators and that while there are no additional requirements

from a licensing perspective, it is crucial that induction training

be undertaken and the user’s manual be read prior to use to reduce operator error.

“While there are a myriad of safety systems to protect operators, there is always the risk of improper use, as with the use of any equipment,” she said.

“Th ere are still too many injuries and fatalities on sites right across Australia and safety is an area that deserves constant attention and development – our driving motivation is to increase safety and the profi tability of our customers.

“Th e ATHENA bi-levelling scissor lift is our latest release and is a much anticipated development as it increases safety on site by reducing the need for unsafe work practices. It has also just won the international AIPA award for powered access above 20 feet.

“Th is machine has the ability to self-level on both the X and Y axis enabling safe working on slopes up to 20 degrees.

Arron Cooper


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The ATHENA is also now available as a hybrid version, incorporating diesel and lithium battery pack, and is ideal for work in confined spaces and sensitive environments due to its zero emissions.”

Customer supportA recent major initiative by Genie is the launch of Genie360 Support which is a complete end-to-end Australia-wide customer support solution which the company says delivers reduced downtime, increased productivity, and the potential for improved returns across five core areas.

The key areas are f leet management, operator training, Genie genuine parts, service and maintenance, and technical support and training.

According to General Manager, Brad Lawrence, the f leet management element of the support package addresses industry requirements to replace or refurbish machines aged 10 years or more.

“In relation to f leet replacement, a valuable exit strategy through trade-in programs is available whilst for f leet refurbishment we have invested heavily in state-of-the-art heavy maintenance facilities to carry out major inspections and heavy maintenance repairs,” he said.

“Genie360 also offers Verification of Competency (VOC) machine specific training programs for all Genie equipment via our training arm – LiftPro.

“Fast provision of genuine Genie parts is enabled through our consolidated National Parts Centre that provides accelerated response and supply times, reduced freight costs, and delivery to any location across Australia. Our web portal offers access to parts and enables 24/7 online parts ordering.

“Service and maintenance is provided 24/7 and carried out by factory trained technicians utilising the latest technology and tooling, and technical support and training is provided via TechPro which involves our National Technical Support Centre, online technical training, and face-to-face technical training through customised training packages.”

In relation to LiftPro, Brad says this is the first manufacturer endorsed and manufacturer operated training program in the Australian market.

“Through this program we can provide operator machine specific training on Genie equipment to a worksite, which can deliver significant safety and productivity benefits for the operator,” he said.

“All operators should have current machine specific training so that they understand the safety features of a Genie machine, its unique attributes, and how to respond if a warning signal is activated. We have produced training manuals for slab scissor through to super booms, and the onsite training is delivered by a registered training organisation in partnership with Genie.

“Importantly, we offer those hire companies that buy Genie machines the opportunity to be involved in a training course as part of a supply agreement.”

Genie recently released the SX-150 telescopic boom lift that is particularly suitable for construction, maintenance, telecommunications, gas and oil refineries, chemical maintenance and large utility applications.

According to Brad, the SX-150 is a ‘versatile workhorse’ that is tremendously durable and a cost effective choice for use in challenging environments.

“This boom lift offers outstanding productivity benefits through a range of capabilities including a lift capacity of 340 kg (750 lbs) for a maximum of two

people, a horizontal outreach of 24.38m (80ft), and the ability to reach its full platform height of 46.33m (152ft) in under three minutes,” he said.

“We have also launched a new range of telehandlers including the compact Genie® GTH™-2506, the high-reach Genie GTH- 4014 and the Genie GTH-4018 models. Each machine comes with a fully integrated load management system, increased lifting heights, improved load lifting performance, increased manoeuvrability and enhanced drivability over rough terrain.

“In addition, the latest deliveries of a wide range of Genie products are among the first in the industry to feature a factory-installed telematics connector. This technology is designed to increase equipment security and optimise the performance of rental f leets by providing an easy- to-use interface between electrical control system of Genie products and any third-party telematics modules currently available on the market.”

Cost of ownershipManitou has recently launched a total cost of ownership (TCO) calculator because, as the company’s Managing Director Stuart Walker says, it is important for users of handling equipment to know their costs so they can control them.


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“The results are presented automatically as hourly costs and with a pie chart that clearly shows the extent of the various parameters in the overall TCO,” he said.

“The parameters include depreciation, funding, taxes, insurance, legal, energy, tyres, tracks, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, operator cost and training.

“In relation to technological development, our new products are designed with TCO as a core component of the design brief.”

The latest Manitou EWP launched in Australia is the Manitou MANGO 12. Stuart says it is a 34ft straight boom lift with a unique concept that enables the machine to be used as a straight boom due to its fast movements and long jib coupled with a single lift cylinder.

“It can also be used as a replacement for a articulated boom as it has a very compact design and articulated lifting structure. This machine is ideal for rental as it can do 80-90 percent of jobs that traditionally rent a articulated boom, but has the speed of a compact straight boom, all whilst having an operating height under 11m. It’s a straight boom with a twist,” he said.

“Proper operator training is still a key to safe use of EWPs, so ongoing education is necessary to ensure complacency doesn’t creep into the industry in relation to safety.”

Hybrid technologyJohn King at Nifty advises that hybrid powered machines continue to make an impact in the market.

“A major benefit of hybrid machines is that they are able to be used as an outdoor rough terrain machine or indoors as a quiet zero emissions product. Niftylift’s hybrid technology allows the selection of electric only or hybrid power during operation,” he said.

“Our Height Rider 28 (HR28) Four Wheel Drive combines advanced hybrid technology with efficient 4x4 to deliver outstanding performance from a compact low weight design.

“With an impressive large working envelope, the HR28 has a 28m working height together with 19m of working

outreach and a three man 280kg cage on a chassis weighing just over 14,500kg.

“The HR28 can operate as a diesel hybrid and a battery only machine. However, because the electric motor will automatically boost the power when necessary, the hybrid can operate with a smaller diesel engine, reducing fuel consumption. An exhaust purification Stuart Walker


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system further reduces gas, particulate and noise emissions.

“In addition, the machine’s Diesel Re-Gen feature can charge the batteries up to 40 percent faster than standard mains power which means that the machine can potentially work 24 hours a day using the electric motor to work quietly at night and then recharge during the day shift while running on diesel.”

Also incorporated in the HR28 is Niftylift’s SiOPS® safety system that is designed to instantly stop machine movement if the operator is pushed onto the control console.

Industry outlookAhern Australia’s Glenn Martin says that with rental rates for EWPs continuing its downward trend, hire companies appear to be focussed on the cheapest product available from which to realise their return on investment over the short term.

“The Australian EWP industry has become more capital cost focussed when it comes to replacing aged equipment. Brand loyalty appears to have less inf luence and return on investment over the full life of equipment and product support are now largely secondary considerations to the purchase price,” he told Hire & Rental Australasia.

“One of the key issues facing the industry at this time is a negative perception around the safety of EWPs in some sectors of the Australian construction industry. Due to a small number of unfortunate incidents that have occurred in the last couple of years, the industry is requesting manufacturers to do more to develop ‘safety systems’ to prevent injury to operators resulting from collision with fixed structures.

“We need to ensure that the industry does not take on the role of regulator, where individual or site decisions are made about perceived safety concerns

in relation to makes, models and types of machines. This could then potentially force manufacturers to adopt control measures that are not mandated by legislation and may not necessarily be practical to apply to all brands of equipment.”

Glenn believes that key future directions and challenges for the industry include a move to Tier 4 engines forcing product redesign with a focus on efficiency through lower emissions (electric Vs gas/diesel) and better productivity.

ASPAC Group’s Vanessa Eade observes that the industry is currently experiencing an extremely buoyant period with much excitement and new activity.

“We are enjoying an exceptional period of growth, as are our customers,” she said.

“Key challenges facing the EWP industry and becoming increasingly important include dealing with limited access, uneven surfaces, restricted f loor pressures, confined spaces, and increased height and reach requirements.

“There is also an emphasis on complete and proper maintenance as well as design freedom – on some occasions the maintenance of the most innovative structures isn’t considered until after the building has been constructed.

“A greater degree of science and engineering is required to service and access tight spaces through highly

technical engineering processes of our manufacturers (ALMAC Italia, TCA Lift Denmark and Blue Lift of Italy). This enables our ZEUS and ATHENA range of equipment to conform to the strict engineering, OH&S and specific site requirements of structures, both old and new.

“Key factors that hire companies are looking for in selecting access equipment include high ROI, ease of operation, high utilisation potential, and increased operator safety. However, a future challenge for the industry is likely to be maintaining ease of use versus added safety features.”

Genie’s Brad Lawrence says a major change confronting the industry is the move from resource engineering activity to traditional non-residential activity.

“There is great pressure on rental company bottom lines due to falling rental rates because of an increase in competition and slowdown in resource construction. They are looking at what equipment will provide the best ROI over the life of the asset,” he said.

“Key issues confronting the industry include overhead protection from crushing, and 10 year rebuild versus f leet replacement. Also, disruptor businesses like PlantMiner could present a significant challenge for the industry into the future.”

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Genie, a market leader in Australia’s Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) industry, is setting a new benchmark for customer service and maintenance effi ciencies with Genie 360 Support.

“Genie 360 Support is the single biggest initiative undertaken by Genie in the past decade. It will

shake up the entire EWP industry and cement the position of Genie as a market leader,” Terex AWP, national operations manager, Mitch Ely said.

For the rollout of Genie 360 Support, the EWP leader has invested heavily in state-of-the-art heavy maintenance inspection fa-cilities in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. Th ese facilities, which are purpose-built for 10 year inspections and heavy main-tenance repairs, complement its chain of customer support centres around Australia.

New inspection specs and data-driven processes

“Th e current Australia Standard AS2550.10 stipulates the use of manufacturers speci-fi cations as the primary guideline for the inspection process. At Genie, we are de-veloping our own specifi cations for major inspections, and this will revolutionise the way 10 year major inspections are carried out in Australia,” Mr Ely said.

Machine performance data is the basis for the Genie inspection and heavy main-tenance processes.

“We have a lot of data about how our ma-chines perform over their lifecycle in Aus-tralia. We’re also using data from the US to help validate the inspection criteria,” he said.

Unrivalled pre-market testingCustomers have the assurance that before a Genie product enters the market, the prototype has undergone a range of tests to validate the design.

“For example, when a new scissor lift model is designed and built, the lift ing

mechanism must undertake a rigorous cycle program which will push the components through the machines expected life cycle. Th is process is mandatory on all Genie prod-ucts and we have extended the program to our SX range of equipment,” Mr Ely said.

Th e combination of the Genie rich data pool and rigorous testing enables the EWP leader to methodically revise its proce-dures for major inspections to ensure they are effi cient, cost-eff ective, reduce down-time and improve a machine’s Return on Investment (ROI) over its lifetime.

Furthermore, the vast experience of Genie means that the company is develop-ing safe operating procedures for major inspections on all of it products.

“Th is gives us consistency across all our heavy maintenance facilities and has ena-bled us to develop a recommended parts list for major inspections,” Mr Ely said.

Heavy maintenance: the airline industry model Th e decision of Genie to create state-of-the-art heavy maintenance inspection facilities, which are new to the EWP sector, was in-spired by the aircraft industry.

“Th e airline industry has heavy main-tenance hangars and light maintenance hangars. Our heavy maintenance facilities are specifi cally designed for the task with the right people in place, special tooling and overhead cranes. Our heavy mainte-nance facilities are designed to do the big heavy work,” Mr Ely said.

Th e heavy maintenance facilities will be more than a location for major inspections.

“Our heavy maintenance facilities will also be involved in repairing damaged machines. Prior to launching these facili-ties, repairs to our bigger machines were conducted in our standard workshops, and this kept our fi eld service technicians from liaising directly with clients involved in projects out in the fi eld,” Mr Ely said.

Genie can now off er two distinct maintenance operations: the heavy main-tenance facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane; and its customer sup-port centres in all capital cities.

“Our new maintenance model means we’re better prepared in terms of equipment and manpower to perform heavy mainte-nance or more regulation repairs. Th is sepa-ration will provide our customers with a better return on investment with improved downtime when breakdowns occur,” he said.

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Not just content with producing some of the best access equipment available in the market, JLG Industries has also been hard at work ensuring its ground support gives customers access to exceptional service and support for their machines and businesses across Australia.

The result of that hard work is an array of customer focused ground support solutions that must inspire confi dence

in any JLG equipment owner or operator.To start with, JLG has fi eld service cover-

age that meets repair, parts, refurbishment and inspection needs from capital cities to the most remote regional work sites, with every service technician factory trained to deliver the right solution – not only on JLG machines but also most other major equip-ment brands.

An increasing number of fully-fl edged branches are also helping to maximise customer reach and JLG’s service and parts supply capabilities, while the number of technicians is constantly increasing in order to better serve the needs of JLG customers across the country.

JLG technicians are also well equipped in the fi eld, travelling in a growing fl eet of specialised JLG Service Vehicles featuring advanced wireless In-Van-Technology which gives them real-time access to equipment service records and job status, parts ordering, and up-to-date service histories that help optimise service effi ciencies.

Expansion into regional Australia to pro-vide better coverage and support for custom-ers has been a key JLG initiative, according to JLG’s Director of Ground Support Australia and New Zealand, Rob Branch.

“Ground support is all about JLG being responsive to customer needs, wherever our customers may be, so we have been focusing on infrastructure to ensure we are where our customers need us to be, when they need us, with the quality service, parts and support they require,” Mr Branch said.

Technology is also playing a large part in JLG’s commitment to bringing superior service and support to customers, comple-menting the ground support fi eld initiatives

and increased workshop capabilities JLG has been introducing. One example is Online Express, JLG’s convenient online parts order-ing system which off ers a range of features to benefi t customers and make parts ordering much faster and easier.

By registering with Online Express and downloading the Online Express app to smart phones and tablets, or logging in on their computer, customers can view inter-active parts interactive parts manuals and machine specifi cations 24 hours seven days a week, look at parts availability and pricing and conveniently order the parts they need for prompt delivery anywhere in Australia.

Another clear advantage of choosing JLG access equipment is JLG’s ClearSky™ system

which allows customers to monitor the lo-cation, status and service requirements of equipment in the fi eld.

In addition to these many ground support solutions, JLG also off ers outstanding back-up through its National Technical Support Centre which delivers expert technical infor-mation and advice to customers and service technicians across Australia.

Customers can use JLG technical sup-port for a range of purposes, from simple enquiries regarding machine specifi cations or characteristics to in-depth fault fi nding step-by-step over the phone.For more on JLG access equipment or ground support solutions, call 131 554 or visit www.jlg.com

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Genie launches next generation Telehandlers Genie, a market leader in Australia’s Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) industry, has developed three revolutionary new telehandlers featuring updated engines, enhanced capabilities, improved serviceability and more interchangeable components and accessories.

The new range comprises the compact Genie® GTH™-2506, the high-reach Genie GTH-4014 and the Genie GTH-4018 telehandlers.

“Each model offers the high quality and productivity that customers expect from Genie equipment to support their needs in the construction, waste handling, recycling, industrial and logistics sectors,” said Mike Randle, Terex Aerial Work Platforms Australia, Engineering Manager.

Updated features of the new telehandlers include: fully integrated load management system; new capabilities including increased lifting heights, improved load lifting performance, increased manoeuvrability and enhanced drivability over rough terrain; greater serviceability from a series of innovations make service and maintenance easier; new commonalities provided by more interchangeable components and accessories; new livery and the rugged new generation Genie look and new emissions standards.

The Genie GTH-2506 compact telehandler provides a lifting height of up to 5.79 m (19 ft), a maximum lifting capacity of 2,500 kg (5,511 lbs) and a lifting capacity of 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) at maximum height.

The two high-reach telehandlers, the Genie GTH-4014 and Genie GTH-4018, offer lifting heights of up to 13.57 m (44 ft 6 in) and 17.61 m (57 ft), a maximum lifting capacity of 4,000 kg (8,818 lbs) and a lifting capacity of 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) and 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) at maximum height, providing increased lifting performance on outriggers. The long reach, class-leading outside turning radius, overall machine width and excellent drivability give operators the ability to work more productively at construction tasks up to five or six f loors high or tasks such as masonry in congested and confined spaces.

Genie has left no stone unturned, subjecting the three new telehandlers to

testing that is the equivalent of 10 years’ operation in the jobsite environment. The result is a range that provides the reliability, durability and versatility that operators require, and improved rROIC that rental companies have already started experiencing.

Genie 360 Support revolutionises EQP industryGenie, a market leader in Australia’s Elevating Work Platforms (EWP) industry, is setting a new benchmark for customer service with its ground breaking Genie 360 Support initiative.

“Genie 360 Support is the single biggest initiative undertaken by the Genie team in the past decade. It will shake up the entire EWP industry and cement the position of Genie for several decades to come,” said Mitch Ely, National Operations Manager, Terex AWP.

“Driven by industry change and shaped by customer feedback, Genie 360 Support ensures we have a laser-like focus on customer needs. As a complete end-to-end customer support solution, Genie

360 Support will revolutionise the EWP industry,” adds Mr Ely.

“Access to Genie360 support was our first improvement,” said Mr Ely. “We have delivered one easy 1800 number which allows our customers to access all five core areas. 1800 788 633 will allow Genie customers to experience Genie360 with ease Australia wide.”

Genie 360 Support redefines customer support and delivers reduced downtime, increased productivity and the potential for improved returns across five core areas; Fleet Management Solutions; Operator Machine Specific Training via LiftPro; Genie Genuine parts, right part, right location, Service and Maintenance excellence and Technical Support and Training via TechPro.

“Genie 360 Support is all about giving the customer more without additional expense. We anticipate this will be a ground-breaker for the EWP industry in Australia – and will continue to underline the Genie reputation for developing smart end to end solutions, customer experience and aftersales support,” said Mr Ely.

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CITIC Pacifi c Mining, development of internal capabilityTh e massive Sino Iron project has been developed at Cape Preston, 100 kilometres south west of Karratha in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. It is the largest magnetite mining and processing operation in Australia focused on delivering a world class magnetite iron ore development which will add value to the Western Australian economy through signifi cant downstream processing, employment, community benefi ts and international technology transfer while balancing social and environmental considerations.

Th e project is one of China’s largest investments into the Australian resources sector and is owned by Hong Kong-based CITIC Limited.

Production of magnetite concentrate started in late 2012 and the fi rst shipment was sent to China in 2013.

Due to the availability of suitable material being located on the mining lease, CITIC Pacifi c Mining (CPM) included the provision of onsite crushing to assist with the ongoing development, operation and maintenance of the evolving mine. Initially, crushing contractors were utilised on the site but having had previous operational experience with Metso Lokotrack’s and the crushing contractor’s professional operation of Metso equipment, the decision was taken to start down the path of self-performance. Tutt Bryant Equipment (TBE) was engaged to provide technical

information and processing simulations to demonstrate the equipment’s capability to deliver the intended processing options. Th is working relationship led to the delivery of four Metso units to site in November 2012. Th e LT120 jaw, LT300GP & LT300HP Cones and the ST4.8 triple deck screen have performed more than adequately for the last three years. CPM were innovative as this was the fi rst delivery of the new release LT120 model into Australia, superseding the renowned LT3054 jaw. CPM Crushing and Screening Supervisor, Chris Davies, said, “the units have not missed a beat. We have been very happy with their performance”.

JCB CEA dealers and staff visit world headquartersA group of JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) dealers and staff travelled to Europe in January to see where the products they sell every day

are manufactured, while receiving valuable product training across the JCB product line.

Th e trip saw 50 JCB dealers and JCB CEA staff visit the JCB World Headquarters in Staff ordshire, UK, where they were given the opportunity to experience the manufacturing and assembly facilities of some of the company’s leading products including the mini excavator, heavy excavator, backhoe loader, telehandler and the JCB Engine plant.

JCB CEA National Compact Equipment Manager, Phil Withell, said the goal of the trip was to bring the sales network together, provide the sales team with the ‘JCB experience’ and further their knowledge and understanding of the brand.

“To do this, the fi rst step was experiencing the ‘Story of JC’ exhibition at the JCB World Headquarters. Th e exhibition features full-size JCB machines including the original backhoe; the world’s


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fastest diesel powered vehicle - the JCB Dieselmax; and a replica of the original garage where JCB began 70 years ago,” Phil said.

“The exhibition helped our team develop a real understanding of JCB’s heritage and future vision. The experience will help dealers and sales staff provide greater value in their future interactions with their customers.”

After the UK, the group travelled to a quarry site in La Manga, Spain, for product and industry training sessions.

“Our sales team came away from this experience with a continued passion for the JCB company and brand, having seen its transformation and history, to where the machines they sell are produced and manufactured, they left with a feeling of excitement of what the future holds for JCB and their continued innovations.”

Powered Hand Truck wins award at UK Executive Hire Show 2016Morris Site Machinery and Makinex who partnered earlier this year in the UK, won the Innovation Trail Award for the Makinex Powered Hand Truck at the UK Executive Hire Show 2016.

Known for ‘making inefficiencies extinct’, the Makinex range was primarily built for the Australian hire market, but has now been introduced to the UK market with great success.

Chris Morris, chief executive of Morris Site Machinery said, “When we first saw the Makinex range in Australia we knew it could work well for our hire market, particularly with the growing legislation on health and safety and the drive for more efficient products. Winning this award at the Executive Hire Show is testament to all the creativity, hard work and development by Rory Kennard and the Makinex team – and to our own team here who have really got behind these new

products. This accolade firmly plants the Makinex name in the UK hire market and I am delighted to report that we have been inundated with enquiries about the Hand Powered Truck since the show.”

The Makinex Powered Hand Truck is a first-to-UK market, universal materials handling solution that enables one person to safely lift and load small equipment or bulky goods weighing up to 140kg. Set to revolutionise health and safety and handling, it provides a quick and easy alternative to using a forklift or tailgate loader for small loads onsite or loading into vans.

Utilising a 12V 25 Amp linear actuator, the hand truck eliminates awkward and dangerous one or two person lifts. It is lightweight, easy to operate and manoeuvre, with the lifting arm controlled by lifting or lowering the handles using a simple thumb switch.

In addition, it provides long life cycles and can recharge in just three hours with a standard drill battery, and – when fitted with a specially designed hook attachment – has a maximum lift height of 1.9m (1.55m with its fork attachment).

Manufactured from aluminium, the hand truck is durable, and can be folded down flat for easy transport and storage.

The PHT 140 has been a huge success in Australia, winning Product of the Year 2014 at the Hire and Rental Show and building momentum since then with Kennards Hire admitting they had seen a 34 per cent decrease in back and shoulder injuries since starting to use the Makinex PHT-140.

Toyota forklifts provide blueprint for successA leading not-for-profit forklift training provider has counted on the reliability and functionality of Toyota forklifts since the organisation was founded a decade ago.


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Blueprint Employment and Training now operates a fleet of Toyota electric forklifts at its fully equipped facility at Underwood, south of Brisbane.

Blueprint Training operations manager, Angie Rue, said the decision to partner with Toyota forklifts supplied by the local Toyota Material Handling Australia branch was a simple one.

“Although we started small, with only one forklift, we were looking to engage with a major supplier that we could call on as we grew,” she said. “Our training manager also had good experiences with Toyota forklifts, going right back to his days learning to drive one as an apprentice.”

Reliability, quality service and equipment that were competitively priced and suitable for learners were all top of mind for the fledgling training provider.

“Toyota met our criteria better than others, and we received great service from our sales rep straight off the bat - which has carried right through to now. Toyota also offers a wide range of forklifts which is good for us as our needs have changed over time.”

Blueprint’s electric Toyota forklift fleet currently includes a 7FBE18 three-wheel and two 7FB18 four-wheel counter-balance, battery-electric forklifts, a BT OME100M order picker forklift, a Toyota 6FBRE16 reach forklift and a BT LWE180 electric pallet jack.

Over the years the Toyota forklifts have proven well suited to the training environment.

“Our students find them easy to manoeuvre and control and they like the visibility they provide,” Ms Rue said.

Contractor choice driven by project quality and on-time delivery rather than priceThe new report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) shows that the quality of work and the ability to deliver projects on time are the key factors for the choice of contractors

and sub-contractors.


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Based on a survey of project owners, main contractors and sub-contractors, the results show that global project owners place priorities on delivery of work on time, quality of work and delay resolution as the top three important factors in choosing a main contractor. These results are similar across the four regions of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of the world. Only respondents in North America nominated safety as the top priority above these three choices. Payment flexibility, innovation and past experience with project owners were low priorities in choice of main contractors – a trend reflected across all the regions studied.

According to Neil Martin, manager at Timetric CIC, “Contractor selection techniques have become more sophisticated. With the use of multi criteria evaluation methods looking at a number of factors such as cost, time, quality, managerial safety accountability, staff behaviour and delay resolution, it is increasingly important that contractors are aware of trends in contractor choice.”

The top responses from main contractors in choosing sub-contractors did not differ much to the responses from project owners’ priorities in choosing main contractors. Main contractors also chose work on time and quality of work as well as delay resolution as key factors in choosing sub-contractors.

In regards to differences across the four regions, the survey shows that in the rest of world, safety was less of an issue when choosing a sub-contractor compared to North America and Asia-Pacific. Moreover, price of tender and cost to tender price was not as significant in choice of main contractor in Asia-Pacific as in North America and Europe.

“Choice of main contractor and sub-contractors is mainly driven by the requirement of project owners to guarantee delivery on time of quality projects. This responsibility filters down to all levels of the contracting process with the added need for projects to be safely managed and not to substantially exceed the agreed cost of the tender. The research shows that among important factors, quality assurance will be a dominant theme in contracting with more sub-contractors having to adopt quality assurance and control systems to guarantee quality of work,” comments Mr Martin.

Kennards Hire appoint new ChairmanThe Kennards Hire Family has announced the appointment of Brendan Fleiter as Chairman of the Kennards Hire Board following the retirement of Peter Lancken as Chairman. Brendan’s appointment will be effective from February 1 2016.

Brendan is a professional company director and the former CEO of Crazy John’s Group. He is also a qualified lawyer with extensive business experience. He is currently the Deputy Chair of Australia Post, Chairman of Walnut Melbourne, a non-executive director of Godfreys Group Ltd, Volleyball Victoria, Our Neighbourhood Trust and The Australian Food Allergy Foundation. He is Deputy Chair of Methodist Ladies’ College and Chair of its Foundation.

Having sat on boards of several ASX listed companies and other large private companies, Brendan has brought considerable leadership and expertise to the Kennards Hire Board, since he joined in February 2016.

“I’m excited to be appointed Chairman of Kennards Hire, a great Australian family success story. I’m looking forward to working with my fellow directors in guiding the management team as they strive to exceed our customers’ expectations of the hire industry,” Brendan said.

“We will also be building value for all our employees across Australia and New Zealand to make Kennards a great place to work.”

Angus Kennard said, “We are very pleased to have Brendan as our new Chairman and excited by the wealth of

expertise he brings to the role. We are equally pleased Peter Lancken, our previous Chairman, will remain on the board.

“The family want to thank Peter for his time both as Chairman and CEO over the last 21 years, providing his invaluable hire-industry knowledge and advice. We look forward to his continuing association with Kennards business and family.”

Isuzu’s new medium-duty rangeIsuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has redefined medium-duty trucking with the launch of its newly released 2016 F Series range.

In its most wide-ranging upgrade in almost a decade, the new range pairs Isuzu’s international experience both on and off the highway, with nearly three decades of local market success.

Immediately apparent is a new look for the F Series including new grille design, badging and nomenclature, as well as updated seat trim and steering wheel design.

The new truck range also features a fresh approach, with two very different driveline technologies for 4x2 and 4x4 models.

Isuzu’s small displacement, high torque new 4HK1 turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine is considered the cleanest medium-duty Japanese diesel engine presently available in Australia.

Its complement is the new six-cylinder Isuzu 6HK1 engine with Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) for low maintenance and dependability.

Isuzu’s new torque converter equipped automated manual transmission (TC-AMT) – among an array of other range-wide improvements – rounds-out a comprehensive and innovative road transport solution.

“The new Isuzu F Series range represents change on a level we haven’t seen in the medium-duty market for quite some time,” said Phil Taylor, IAL Director and Chief Operating Officer.

“Be it waste and refuse, cold-chain logistics, dry freight, pick-up and delivery, emergency services or something out of the ordinary – the new Isuzu F Series range covers even more applications than the previous line-up. In this new F Series range, customers have access to a wider range of quality


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capital equipment and industry-leading aftersales innovation at a very competitive price.”

The new 4HK1 is a completely redesigned engine, with only the bore and stroke remaining the same as its predecessor, and with its low displacement and power and torque rating, there is presently nothing similar on the market.

When specifying the new 4HK1, customers can take advantage of a 5.2 litre, four-cylinder, two-stage turbocharged and intercooled engine available in two power ratings:

A 154 kW (210 PS) variant, producing 726 Nm of torque.

A 177 kW (240 PS) variant, generating 765 Nm of torque.

Th ey represent state-of- art diesel technology which stretches across a swathe of the F Series range, including 11 brand new models.

The Google Earth of subsurface infrastructureWhen Keyhole Inc. fi rst launched its Earth Viewer app in 2001, few would have imagined the impact it would have on the world. When Google acquired the company in 2004 and relaunched the app as Google Earth in 2005, the popularity of the app exploded, and so did its number of uses. Whether it is students wanting to understand the geography of far-fl ung locations, or businesses using data layers to locate your target demographic, the potential uses for the app have expanded signifi cantly in the last decade.

Now, there’s an Australian-based company that wants to take the Google Earth concept one step further – further underground, that is. Utillix is a company with a simple vision – to show utilities, businesses and residential users ‘what lies beneath’ their feet.

Utilities and contractors who deal with subsurface infrastructure are familiar with the age old problem of trying to identify

what assets are underneath the surface before any surface excavation can begin. For commercial contractors, traditionally, the process involves acquiring paper plans, and attempting to interpret as-built drawings - sometimes handwritten - to ascertain where particular assets are. For the average householder, it usually means trying to make sense of Dial Before You Dig plans, which can be unfamiliar and confusing to those that don’t deal with

such plans on a regular basis. Utillix is aiming to make

this guessing game a thing of the past, by providing users with an online view of the subsurface landscape. Existing assets are displayed on the map by using spatially coordinated data, which ensures users have centimetre accuracy on where assets are located.

Users can also add their own asset data to Utillix, by adding photos and GPS coordinates, helping to enhance the understanding we have of the subsurface assets in place around

Australia - and if the Utillix founders have their way, around the world.

Th e Utillix app is currently in development, but its founders expect the app to be available in the next few months.

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Toyota introduces latest 8-series forkliftToyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has released its newest addition to the 8-Series forklift range, the three-wheeled counterbalance battery-electric Toyota 8FBE.

The smallest counterbalance forklift in the Toyota range, the compact Toyota 8FBE has been introduced to meet the needs of customers who demand excellent manoeuvrability, efficiency and the highest safety standards.

The new Toyota 8FBE replaces the market-leading Toyota 7FBE and brings with it a number of key safety and operational features to make it more efficient, durable and safe.

Improvements made to the System of Active Stability (SAS) include new Automatic Vehicle-Speed Control and Automatic Turn-Speed Control. Automatic Vehicle-Speed Control manages the forklift’s speed, acceleration and deceleration according to lift height and load weight, assisting with stability in transporting loads and preventing lost loads. Automatic Turn-Speed Control regulates the forklift’s turning speed according to lift height and weight as well as desired turning radius, providing stable turning and reducing the chance of a vehicle tip-over.

These all-new features join an already impressive list of standard safety and stability technology, including active mast front-tilt angle, active mast tilt speed control, automatic fork-levelling control and active steering synchroniser.

New motors and controllers in the Toyota 8FBE increase operating time by an outstanding 20 per cent in standard mode compared with the Toyota 7FBE.

The Toyota 8FBE is the water resistant equivalent to IPX4, allowing it to comfortably function outdoors without the risk of damage from splashing water. The ability to operate the Toyota 8FBE outdoors makes it one of the most versatile forklifts on the market.

TMHA national sales and product manager, Dean Watson, said the new 8FBE forklift suits a wide range of applications.

“Toyota has strategically designed the new 8FBE to be one of our most versatile forklifts yet. Our engineers have worked hard to ensure the latest addition to the 8-Series line-up lives up to the high standard set by the 7FBE, a long-time favourite of many of our customers,” Mr Watson said.

“Our slogan for this model is ‘Stronger for longer, inside and out’, which sums it up well. With this model companies are able to take the 8FBE to more places, and put it to work all day without worrying if it gets a bit wet, or having to swap batteries mid-shift.

“As the smallest counterbalance forklift in our range it packs quite a punch in all aspects of operation, and we’re very excited to see how it performs in the market,” Mr Watson said.

The three-wheeled design boasts the same lateral stability as its four-wheeled counterparts, while the double rear tyres provide stable travel, turning and load handling as well as greater rated load capacity at high mast heights.

Ergonomic improvements include a large assist grip with a low and wide step for easy access.

An Operator Restraint System (ORS) Seat is standard, with 150mm of forward and backward adjustability for a comfortable operating posture.


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A lattice-designed overhead guard provides upward visibility, and optimal mast width and hose layout ensure unobstructed forward visibility. A small-diameter steering wheel and strategically placed display provide improved visibility of the fork tips.

An optional rear assist grip offers comfortable operation in reverse and the integrated horn button allows the operator to easily alert pedestrians of the forklift’s presence. An optional rear-facing blue light is also available as a visual hazard warning.

A new optional shock sensor detects collision impact to the forklift and warns the operator by visual indicator and sound. Warnings are only able to be cleared by a manager, helping to prevent overly harsh operation.

For multi-operator uses, an optional PIN-code entry system prevents use by unauthorised persons and also allows keyless operation and registration of preferred settings for different operators.

Safety, durability and cost advantages from Cut to Size PlasticsCut to Size Plastics engineer light, easily handled and virtually unbreakable outrigger pads that can withstand rated loads of more than 50 tonnes per point. They are made for applications including lifting, drilling and high stability jobs involving mobile equipment used throughout Australia across varying site conditions.

The pads, weighing as little as 14-21kg for point loads of 40-60 tonnes, are custom-fabricated from the proven Wearex family in particular shapes required for ground conditions encountered by truck cranes, rigger cranes, mobile cranes, auxiliary cranes, mobile concrete pumps, man lifts, access equipment, mobile drill rigs and similar applications.

The Wearex family is particularly suitable for operations where safety and ergonomics are a major concern, including the transport, lifting and placement of pads and their ability to withstand extreme loads without permanent deformation.

“Compared with steel plates, they offer very high recovery during deformation – making them ready to use for a much longer period, because they are virtually indestructible and are also highly cost-efficient,” says Mr Pat Flood, NSW Manager of Cut to Size Plastics.

Cut to Size designs and manufactures components for applications across Australasia from its head office in Sydney, where facilities include CNC machining facilities coupled with GibbsCAM™ and Solidworks™ software.

“The low weight of cast Wearex float pads makes them easier to handle during use and assembly. Ergonomic handles can be designed into their structure, or welded rope handles integrated into their construction.

“Wearex’s material elasticity makes them sturdy and secure even if there are smaller bumps and edges to contend with. The Wearex family can be completely recycled and is resistant against fuels, lubricants and chemicals and suitable for use in high temperature and high moisture applications.”

Wearex can also be used to fabricate portable roads to provide access on unpaved services and to protect sensitive environments such as parklands, grasslands, recreation facilities and damage-prone areas on construction sites where vehicle and machinery access is required.

Pads may be custom-manufactured from members of the Wearex family to achieve required performance characteristics.

Point of Rental Software increases value for Camden HireCamden Hire, with locations in New South Wales, is notably one of the largest rental companies in the Sydney area, providing a wide range of equipment in the building, excavation, landscape and development industries together with DIY and household customers. Recently, the company installed Point of Rental Software, a rental and inventory management system which is used in thousands of companies around the world. Mark Scarce, general manager of Camden Hire and former national president of the Hire and Rental Industry Association, oversaw the software migration.

“There are a lot of software choices on the market in the hire industry but we needed a supplier who we trust, who we can work with, and who share the same values as us,” he said.

“We pride ourselves on honesty and integrity and we feel that we’ve got that same confidence in Point of Rental.”

Point of Rental Software, the leading independently-owned rental management software of North America, opened its Australian branch office in Melbourne earlier this year. In January, team members from the software company arrived


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onsite at Camden Hire to set up and install the new computer system at each location and train Camden Hire’s 75 staff.

“Every facet of the transition has gone unbelievably smoothly,” Scarce reported.

“Their staff are very knowledgeable. They are from the industry; they know the industry.”

Wayne Harris, president and CEO of Point of Rental Software, said, “Camden Hire is known for their amazing customer service, which is something we place great value on at Point of Rental. Any company is only as good as it can help its customers be,” Harris continued. “Not only do we ascribe to that by how we treat our clients, but we build features into our software to help them excel at what they do. We are excited to partner with Mark and his team, and look forward to helping them take their business to the next level.”

New Enerpac Pow’R-LOCK™ portable lift system safely hoists off-road vehiclesA portable self-contained Pow’R-LOCK™ hydraulic jacking system rated for heavy lifts up to 181 tonnes has been released by Enerpac, featuring full-time automatic load holding protection for optimum safety in operation.

The PL-Series Pow’R-LOCK Portable Lifting system with full-time locking – now entering service with hire and rental companies - is designed and purpose-built to provide safe and secure lifting for heavy off-highway machinery including trucks, tractors, civil engineering machinery and implements.

Pow’R-LOCK accomplishes its load-holding protection by utilising a control system (patent pending) that maintains the position of a rotating locking collar near the cylinder base, providing a mechanical lock regardless of cylinder movement and control cycle.

The heavy-duty lifting system integrates into a rugged mobile cart with a high capacity and compact 700 bar (10,000 psi) hydraulic cylinder and an air-driven hydraulic pump unit with complete valving and control systems. The units, the two versions of which feature strokes of 356 and 622mm (14 and 24.5in), are ideal for companies where time and safety are paramount,

such as mining and energy, oil and gas, heavy infrastructure construction and heavy transport.

“Machinery servicing can be time-consuming and hazardous task if not undertaken properly,” says Enerpac Regional Manager, Australia and New Zealand, Denis Matulin.

“Frustrating problems can arise both in workshop situations where space is at a premium, and in remote situations where normal plant services and lifting surfaces are not available. A solution to such problems is offered by the easily maneuverable, self-contained, Pow’R-LOCK Lifting Jack system, which can be used in even the tightest locations and over rough terrain where recommended safety procedures are followed.”

“Pow’R-LOCK is unique in that it provides autonomous locking of the load through all stages of lifting and lowering. No operator intervention is required to activate or energize the locking system – they just lift or lower the load. If anything hazardous occurs, the Pow’R-LOCK system is there to hold the load.”

Key Features of Pow’R-LOCK include: redundant lowering valves, PO (pilot operated) check and counter-balance, to add safety to the retract operation; pneumatic operation for use in potentially hazardous environments; patented cylinder and control technology provides double-acting lock-nut protection with low collapsed heights; nitro-carburization providing additional corrosion protection on the cylinder; simple two-button operation for raise and lower functions; integrated tilt saddle to reduce side loading; large base plate, increasing contact with the ground, distributes load and resists tipping.

Genie celebrates 50 years of ‘building the future’Marking half a century of serving aerial markets around the world, Genie, the Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) segment of Terex Corporation, is celebrating the major milestone anniversary with its customers worldwide.

Underscoring its 50-year legacy, Genie has become a global presence, operating in 80 countries, including Australia and New Zealand.

“This is a fantastic result for Genie, which was founded when Bud Bushnell bought the manufacturing rights to a material lift that operated on compressed air,” said Brad Lawrence, General Manager Australia, Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP).

As demand for material lifts and aerial work platforms has grown, products such as man-lifts, stick booms, articulated booms, light towers and telehandlers have been added to the Genie® product line.

Underscoring the pervasiveness of Genie, its equipment is used in a variety of industries and applications worldwide, including rental, aviation, construction, entertainment, government and military, industrial, as well as warehouse and retail.

“Our team of product managers and engineers use customers’ inputs to design new products, featuring the latest technology to meet changing needs. We manufacture our products to stringent standards that help increase quality, lower costs and provide a high rental return on invested capital (rROIC).”


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Genie also set new industry standards for many widely adopted products and technologies, including dual parallelogram, rotating, fully articulating and extending jibs, true crab steering and the TraX™ track drive system.

Moreover, the AWP leader has no plans to slow its progress in ‘building the future’, according to Mr Lawrence.

“We’ve got brand-new ideas that we’ll be turning into reality within the next two years. We never stop moving forward — we keep taking our customers and their businesses higher,” he said.

“In the next 50 years, we’ll continue to reach new heights, fit into new classifications and categories and continue to increase our customers’ rROIC,” he finished.

Nishio Rent All Co invests in SkyreachSkyreach Pty Ltd has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Nishio Rent All Co (Nishio), whereby Nishio will make a substantial investment in the Skyreach business in Australia.

Nishio is a leading provider of elevated work platform and construction equipment rental in Japan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and China.

Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Nishio has been established for over 50 years. The company has a total workforce of over 3,000 staff across 368 branches. Skyreach is one of Australia’s largest privately owned elevated work platform rental companies. There are 10 Skyreach branches spread along the east coast of Australia with approximately 100 staff employed.

The combined entity now ranks worldwide, as one of the top 10 elevated work platform rental companies.

Skyreach was founded in 1994 by Rod Leech. Following the investment by Nishio, Mr Leech will continue as a shareholder and will remain as the CEO and Managing Director of Skyreach Pty Ltd.

“I am pleased to confirm this long term partnership between Nishio and Skyreach in Australia,” said Mr Leech from the Head Office of Skyreach in Caboolture (Brisbane, Queensland).

“The investment by Nishio will allow us to grow the Skyreach

business further. We are now able to access new areas enabling us to provide an even better service and greater product range to the Australian rental market.”

“In coming to the Australian market and understanding our business processes at Skyreach, the Nishio team has been very impressed with the positive culture and experienced team that we have built over the past 22 years.”

“This is an exciting time for all of the employees at Skyreach and I look forward to leading and further growing this company throughout the Australian rental industry.”

OKTOPUS is a safety game changerNext time you walk past a high-rise building, look up, and think of all the safety hazards that could be affiliated with installing a glass panel weighing hundreds of kilograms. Until recently, 12v vacuum lifters with single pumps were used to install them - relying on that one vacuum not to fail during the lift.

Safer machinery has quickly become a highly sought after requirement, and Kennards Hire Lift & Shift has come to the fore yet again to offer an innovative machine with occupational safety at its heart.

Designed to carry and place glass into window frames, OKTOPUS make class-leading compact vacuum lifters and are a much loved part of Kennards Hire Lift & Shift’s product stable. The new range of dual-vacuum glass lifters all have two independent vacuum circuits - meaning if one was ever to fail, that the other will be there to prevent anything from going wrong.

All lifters come equipped with a crane arm and an audio-visual low vacuum alert. They are also compact and universal, suitable for every construction site.

The new OKTOPUS machines have raised the industry benchmark in safety.

An important business mandate of Kennards Hire Lift & Shift is to lead the industry with the best safety practices for a safer workplace, while offering a solution based service. The dual-vac is safer than the single-vac and will help to eradicate on-site accidents that could potentially come about when using a single-vac.

Naturally, Kennards Hire Lift & Shift have promptly rolled out the OKTOPUS machines across all Specialist branches Australia-wide. The OKTOPUS GLASS lifting range is available now to hire, making the glass lifting industry a safer and more efficient working environment.

Genie founder Bud Bushnell with manufacturing engineer Arnold Polsen. (L to R): Mr. Leech, Mr. Nishio, Mr. Hosoi (Board of Directors).



Compact machine made to tackle the big jobs With Australia currently in the midst of a construction boom, one piece of JCB machinery is being seen as the machine of choice for concrete contractors. JCB’s 86C-1 was launched to the Australian market last year, and JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) Compact and Aftermarket Equipment Salesperson David Worboys, says the machine’s compact size does not deter from its productivity, seeing many contractors opting for the 86C-1.

“This machine has the capabilities of many larger models - it’s productive, fuel efficient and powerful. And due to its compact size, it’s perfectly suited to residential construction sites where access can be challenging,” David says.

“Increased hydraulic flow allows operators to run larger augers on the 86C-1, so they can complete more lineal metres in less time.

David says the difference between the previous model and this one is substantial, with a new cab, drivetrain and hydraulic features increasing the application scope.

“Full proportional hydraulic auxiliary controls, in-cab flow adjustments and an easy to use colour monitor are just a few of the changes that provide productivity gains for operators and owners. Fuel efficiency has been improved dramatically with our LiveLink reports showing savings with the 86C-1 are 15 per cent more than the previous model,” he says.

“The current construction boom means that contractors are looking at work for the next 10-14 years, so they are looking to upgrade their machines to the newest model, with higher outputs and up-to-date features in order to get the most life out of them to save costs in the long term.”

One such contractor is Pino Viggiani of T&N Concrete NSW, who upgraded his JCB 8065 excavator to an 86C-1 about six months ago, and hasn’t looked back.

“JCBs are known as reliable and productive machines. It was an easy choice when we decided to upgrade,” Pino says.

T&N Concrete NSW has over 25 years’ experience in concreting for residential and industrial applications, working on projects including architect-designed homes, major works and subdivisions.

“Our services include piers and footings for foundations, fencing and retaining walls, as well as slabs. The 86C-1 helps us dig out the footings and piers, making life on the worksite that much easier and more productive.

“The size is also perfect for the type of work we do, it’s easy to manoeuvre around our sites and there is no compromise with productivity, it performs just as well as we would expect the larger models to.”

Next generation of Kobelco for the next generation of the BegbiesAs Kobelco introduces the next generation of its powerful and fuel-efficient excavators, a Melbourne contracting business is moving to

its next generation, too.Daniel Begbie has just taken delivery of the first

new Generation 10 Kobelco SK210LC-10 in Australia. Daniel’s father, Robert Begbie, started his earthmoving business 30 years ago and Daniel recently started his own operation. Both senior and junior Begbie choose Kobelcos for their businesses.

“I learnt everything I know from my Dad and one of the biggest lessons was seeing the effect fuel efficiency has on the bottom line,” Daniel said. “You always know it’s important but until you see the numbers you don’t realise how critical it is. Kobelco really delivers on fuel efficiency.

“Three years ago, I wanted more responsibility so I bought a machine of my own and started Begbie

Contracting. The natural decision was to start with a Kobelco and the SK210LC-8 fitted my needs perfectly.”

When it came time to update his machine Daniel put himself on the list for the first Generation 10 machine to arrive in Australia. He received his new machine in late February.

“So far, the SK210LC-10 has not disappointed me. It’s averaging around 11 litres per hour of fuel, some of that has been idling, but I’m still really impressed.”

Other features of the Kobelco SK210LC-10 that Daniel has called out is the increased visibility due to the relocated fuel tank.

“We do a lot of council work in public places, carparks and other community areas so the extra visibility of the new machine gives me that extra confidence we’re working safely.

“The controls were light on the previous model but this new machine just takes this to another level. I just don’t fatigue when I use this machine, the controls are so light and easy.

“I have never had a problem with my Kobelcos, neither has Dad. They’re rock solid and they will be a part of our businesses well into the future.

“Dad’s earthmoving business was a huge part of my upbringing. I’d help him onsite during school holidays. He’s only ever owned Kobelcos and so I grew up on them,” Daniel said.

“His business is still going strong and he has four operators working for him.

“I focus on civil contracting while Dad’s all earthmoving and hourly hire so we complement each other. We both own

trucks to transport our Kobelcos so we can travel to where the work is and we’re not stepping on each other’s toes.

“At the moment it’s just me and my Generation 10 Kobelco, but the goal is to keep growing the business and the fleet. When it comes time to buy another machine no doubt it will be another Kobelco,” Daniel said.

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Daniel Begbie has just taken delivery of the first new Generation 10 Kobelco SK210LC-10

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