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Contents New to the Market: Bobcat Forklifts and Warehouse Equipment

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From the Chairman’s Table

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2023 LEEASA Individual Members & Company Members in Good Standing

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Bridging the Gap: mentoring LMI’s

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Narrowing down forklift choices

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Vehicle telematics helps businesses to become more efficient and digitally mature

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Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches two new MULTILIFT hooklifts

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New Condra Crane for dissolving pulp plant

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General overview of overhead cranes

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Potain launches first crane in the new Evy self-erecting range: Evy 30-23 4 t, simply connected

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Lifting Machine Entities (LME’s) registered with Department of Labour

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Baumann adds Enerpac SBL600 gantry to boost heavy lift fleet

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Aerial work platforms imported from China: European Commission opens anti-dumping investigation

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Bell launches new Bell Heavy Industries division

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Modulift’s expansion into wind energy sector accelerates with wind tower lift

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The devil is in the detailing

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Delivering the best in crane lifecycle care

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Expanding its roots and growing the tree of knowledge: DEKRA IOL celebrates local success and Pan-African expansion

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The longest wind turbine blades to travel within South Africa

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Longer reach and improved lifting capacity, all without altering the dead weight

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BUYERS GUIDE

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New to the Market: Bobcat Forklifts and Warehouse Equipment COVER STORY

The logistics market has recently acquired a new brand of forklift trucks: Bobcat. The brand is world famous for an extensive range of compact machines, which are used in construction, the agricultural sector, landscaping, demolition, recycling and many other industries.

Bobcat loaders and telehandlers, which can be equipped with attachments such as buckets, grabs, bale clamps, dump hoppers and pallet forks, are often used for material handling and logistics tasks. It is therefore no surprise that products from sister company - Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV) - forklift trucks and warehouse equipment - are now part of the Bobcat family. These material handling machines will be produced in the well-known Bobcat colours from 1st January 2024.

The history of Bobcat forklift trucks goes back to 1968 when the first forklift truck was produced in South Korea under the Daewoo brand. In 2005, the company was taken over by Doosan, after which DIV was founded in 2011 as part of Doosan Infracore. In 2021, Doosan Bobcat took over the company and all of the elements of the organisation. These include two factories in Incheon (Korea) and Yanta (China), where forklifts are produced, and a factory in Lübben (Germany) where pallet trucks and stackers are made. The company is currently active in more than 90 countries.

Product Portfolio The Bobcat range for logistics and material handling now consists of various product lines: a series of diesel forklift trucks with lifting capacities from 2 to 16 ton; a series of LPG forklift trucks with lifting capacities from 2 to 7 ton and a series of electric forklift trucks with lifting capacities from 1.2 to 10 ton. The latter segment also includes a line of electric forklifts with three wheels for light work from 1.2 to 2 ton. The warehouse solutions include pallet trucks, stackers and reach trucks.

During the last LogiMAT exhibition in Stuttgart in Germany, Doosan Bobcat introduced a number of new machines.

The new B80NS forklift truck was on display, which is part of a series of electric counterbalanced forklift trucks with lifting capacities of 8 and 10 ton. In addition, two prototypes were on display: the three wheel B18NT electric forklift with a lithium battery and the B30X-7 Plus hydrogen forklift.

Bobcat DNA The DIV website states that the company strives to bring simple and powerful machines to the market that offer the driver a lot of comfort and that are also environmentally friendly. These ambitions make it clear that the two companies are a great fit, because Bobcat's principles are virtually the same. Both companies also invest heavily in innovation to develop valuable and reliable products for their customers, so that they can perform their work efficiently and get optimal return on their investment. Thanks to the integration into Doosan Bobcat, DIV can benefit from Bobcat's extensive R&D facilities, a number of exciting machine management innovations, marketing know-how and Bobcat's extensive dealer network, while Bobcat now has a virtually complete portfolio of compact machines.

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RELIABILITY REDEFINED DOOSAN FORKLIFTS BECOME A PART OF THE BOBCAT FAMILY We combined the innovation and durability you expect from Bobcat equipment with decades of experience in designing reliable material handling equipment from Doosan. We’re incorporating the built-to-last and easy-to-maintain Bobcat DNA into solutions for intralogistics and distribution facilities to boost their profits.

Bobcat forklifts are here to empower you and your business to accomplish even more.

Bobcat is a Doosan Company. Doosan is a global leader in construction equipment, power and water solutions, engines, and engineering, proudly serving customers and communities for more than a century. Bobcat®, the Bobcat logo and the colors of the Bobcat machine are registered trademarks of Bobcat Company in the United States and various other countries.

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CHAIRMAN’S TABLE

From the Chairman’s Table And so as we near the end of 2023 and we welcome 2024 LEEASA’s team have quite a few exciting plans in store for the new year to come This Includes: • The release of the new LEEASA Monorail Beam and Jib Cranes Guide The LEEASA team has been working hard with the help of some of the industry’s leading subject matter experts and engineers to assist with the interpretation and legal requirements with regards to Inspection and Load Testing of Monorail Beams and Jib cranes “Grey Area” that has had some people pulling their hair out. The aim of this guide is to try and make it more transparent for the end user and the persons performing the inspection and testing.

• Member of the Month LEEASA’s team thought it would give our members the opportunity to brag a bit about themselves and show and tell the work they perform.

at LEEASA believe that there is a shortage of Lifting Machinery Inspectors in the industry which needs to be address as a matter of urgency. It is important to mention this as there has been a document released from ECSA indicating that from 2024 onwards, ECSA will only have two intakes of applications per year.

LEEASA’s team also attended its year end function in November with a real hair raising and jaw clinching experience by dining in the sky.

Such a great idea for team as we are the face of the Lifting Industry and had to spend the afternoon suspended 30 meters in the air via a Mobile Crane having lunch on a fabricated 20 seater platform and then ending the night with the Springboks wining the world cup, no one could ask for more. So from the LEEASA Team we would like to wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year and we will be back with a bang in the year of 2024.

• Quiz Competitions Spot the difference / Crosswords / Guess the standard / DMR 18 requirements The LEEASA team enjoys the interaction with its members and tries to make it a bit more fun.

• A golf day for LEEASA members only • 2 Day lifting equipment conference that will take place in September during Electra Mining Africa And much more… We wouldn’t want to give all the surprises away at once. Now on a more serious note, LEEASA attended the Department of Employment and Labour’s annual KZN conference at Coastlands Hotel in Berea. The conference was a 3-day packed agenda with inspectors and other external stakeholders from around the country.

The focus of the LEEASA stand was to provide inspectors and end-users with information as well as the distribution of LEEASA guidelines to further assist all role players in ensuring compliance on all sites. We received some positive feedback from inspectors who had received our vetting guide at the previous Emerald Casino Conference.

The inspectors shared that the documents and information provided by LEEASA, have added value to their daily work. With that being said, LEEASA has managed to form good further relationships with provincial branches of the Department of Employment and Labour and will begin training of inspectors at the end of November.

LEEASA has taken upon itself to assist ECSA in gaining more registered individuals to actively participate with the Assessor, Moderator and Reviewer panels at ECSA for the registration applications of Lifting Machinery Inspectors. It has been brought to our team’s attention, from various industry stakeholders, that there is a shortage of persons assisting the registration process and as such has become a timeous frustration. We 6

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Wishing you a safe lifting season, Feel free to reach out to the board members if the need requires.

Chairman: Ashley Davis: ashley@leeasa.co.za Vice Chair: Andries Agenbag: andries@leeasa.co.za Treasurer: Surita Marx: surita@leeasa.co.za Ordinary Members: Kyle Graham: kyle@leeasa.co.za Francois Weideman: francoisw@leeasa.co.za Kevin Reckas: kevin@leeasa.co.za Administration: Desiré Davis: admin@leeasa.co.za Marketing: Xane Roestroff: production @leeasa.co.za

Yours in SAFE LIFTING, Kevin Reckas and the rest of the LEEASA team

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2023 LEEASA Individual Members in Good Standing

Mr. Aaldrik Graham Kiewiet Mr. Alan Victor Botha Mr. Albert Anthony Freeme Mr. Albert Olof Jansen Van Vuuren Mr. Amogelang Gilbert Mmusi Mr. Ananias Zhou Mr. Andre van der Merwe Mr. Andries Aucamp Mr. Andries Gordon Mr. Andries Josias Agenbag Mr. Antoni Frederik Janse van Niewenhuizen Mr. Armand du Plessis Mr. Arnoul Spitsbaard Mr. Arnoux de Bruin Mr. Ashley Mark Davis Mr. Barneywel Chimphondah Mr. Bartholomeus Jakobus Erasmus Mr. Brian George Mezieres Mr. Brian Leonard Meintjies Mr. Carel Gustavus Potgieter Mr. Carel Hendrik Ferreira Mr. Carlos Macuacua Mr. Challe Andre Bonhamme Mr. Charl van Heerden Strauss Mr. Chris Lotheringen Mr. Christiaan Charles Supra Mr. Christiaan Ernst Gerhard Schutte Mr. Christiaan Hendrik Van Wyk Mr. Christo Van Eyk Mr. Christo van Huyssteen Mr. Christoffel Andries Whitehead Mr. Clifford Mubvuta Mr. Coenraad Hendrik Heunis Mr. Cornelius Frederick van der Nest Mr. Cyril Raymond Laredo Mr. Damien Stephen Mr. Daniel Ntatenyane Mangwegape Mr. Darren Brian Berndt Mr. Darrin Ian Cass Mr. David Dos Santos Cruz Mr. David Henry Cooks Mr. Dean Edwin White Mr. Dean Eppel Mr. Deon Bonthuyzen Mr. Desmond Errol Lloyd Mr. Desmond Maurice George Mr. Dewald Schutte Mr. Diederik Arnoldus Dahms Mr. Dirk Johannes Christoffel Geldenhuys Mr. Divan van Zyl Mr. Drean Johannes Kotze Mr. Dwayne Viviers Mr. Edius Topera Mashamba Mr. Edward Hall Mr. Edward Kruger Mr. Emile de Koning Mr. Enock Mugwede Mr. Ernest Khanyile Mr. Ettiene Pollard Mr. Eugene Terence Redelinghuys Mr. Evans Farai Chabata Mr. Ferdinand Pieterse Mr. Francois Dewald Blignaut Mr. Francois Frederikus Le Grange Mr. Francois Weideman Mr. Frederek Gerhardus Opperman Mr. Frederick Johannes Jacobus Fourie Mr. Frederik Wilhelm Stonehouse Mr. Gavin Rayson Mr. George Cornelius Krafft Mr. George Khehla Kuhlase Mr. Gerhardus Jacobus Oosthuizen Mr. Gert Vos Mr. Given Nyathi Mr. Glenton William Rebello Mr. Graham Roy Twaddle Mr. Happy Tafara Tati Mr. Harris Naidoo Mr. Hendrick Rapule Mahuma Mr. Hendrik de Jong

Mr. Hendrik Prinsloo Mr. Henry Oswald Kerr Mr. Hermanus Barend Dahms Mr. Ian O’Hara Mr. Ibrahimo Brento Hassane Mr. Imraan Moolla Mr. Irvin Charles Murrish Mr. Isidro Ernesto Fernando Mr. Israel Mooketsi Mr. Jacobus (Jacques) Mare Mr. Jacobus Rudolph Kruger Mr. Jacobus Stephanus Al Hoffman Mr. Jaen Pienaar Mr. James Nicholas Hamilton Wells Mr. Jan Frederick van Niekerk Mr. Jan Louis Venter Mr. Janus Jacobus Van Biljon Mr. Jason Brett Mulder Mr. Jetro Mzwandile Ngwenya Mr. Joachim Jacobus Steyn Mr. Joannes Lugt Mr. Joao Carlos de Freitas Marques Mr. Johan Frederick Herselman Mr. Johan Smith Mr. Johann du Plessis Mr. Johannes (Jaco) van Biljon Mr. Johannes Gideon Kruger Mr. Johannes Hendrik Snyder Mr. Johannes Jurgens Marais Mr. Johannes Mnyameni Mr. Johannes Roos Mr. John Carsten Allers Mr. John George Smith Mr. John George Towsen Mr. Joseph Johannes van Huyssteen Mr. Juan Breitebach Mr. Justin Henry Brown Mr. Karel Johannes Francois Du Toit Mr. Kebareng Daniel Molausi Mr. Keith van Vreden Mr. Kesekang Segole Mr. Kevin Clive Reckas Mr. Kevin Keith Godfrey Mr. Khathutshelo John Phalandwa Mr. Kobus Van Tonder Mr. Kyle Graham Mr. Lake Johane Ndhlela Mr. Leon Johan Snyders Mr. Leonard Raymond Kelly Mr. Lesiba Willie Sebothoma Mr. Linton Moodley Mr. Lodewickus Robert van de Venter Mr. Louwrens Daniel Basson Mr. Lukas Petrus Beukes Mr. Luke Steven West Mr. Makalele Selwyn Makofane Mr. Makubane Larry Mangwale Mr. Malcolm Ivan Claase Mr. Malose Kenneth Mabela Mr. Marius Els Mr. Marius van Niekerk Mr. Mark James Totman Mr. Mark Leonard Munnery Mr. Mark Leslie O’Connor Mr. Marthinus Swart Mr. Matthys Daniel Taljaard Mr. Matthys Michiel Brink Mr. Mboshoa Simon Skosana Mr. Michael Fernandes De Souza Mr. Michael John Hendry Mr. Michael Lionel Roberts Mr. Michael Richard Slabbert Mr. Milton Mhlanga Mr. Mogakolodi Gregory Thamage Mr. Mohamed Hoosen Dawood Mr. Moses Karukwayo Mr. Mthandeni Kunene Mr. Mzinhle Leonard Sibenya Mr. Napo Michael Noosi Mr. Nathaniel Happy Sambo

Mr. Neil Naude Mr. Neil Van Wyk Mr. Nelson Chaita Moyane Mr. Nicolaas Benjamin Smit Mr. Nicolaas Theunissen Wynant Mr. Nkosinathi Perfect Mbatha Mr. Nkosinathi Richard Mavimbela Mr. Noel Nyamukoho Mr. Octovias Lebakang Mabelane Mr. Pastor Noosi Mr. Paulo Jorge de Freitas Marques Mr. Paulus Stephanus Marais Mr. Peter Abraham du Toit Mr. Peter Jacobus Nel Mr. Petr Kluson Mr. Petrus Abraham Bester Mr. Petrus Lafras Fritz Mr. Phata Simon Mailula Mr. Philippus Stefanus Kruger Mr. Phillip Demetrius Kemp Mr. Pieter Albert Schoeman Mr. Pieter Andries Engelbrecht Mr. Pieter Renier Kotze Mr. Ralph Errol Shamrock Mr. Raphael Letsema Shobane Mr. Reino Schutte Mr. Richard Donaldson Mr. Rishi Mungroo Mr. Robert Du Toit Mr. Robert Wayne Milne Mr. Rodney Bassingthwaighte Mr. Roger Ian Day Mr. Roland Henry Murray Mr. Ronald Albert Innes Mr. Ronald John Laing Mr. Royden Stewart Turner Mr. Rudi Lansdell Mr. Russel Henning Boshoff Mr. Rutendo Job Sadomba Mr. Ryno Coetzer Mr. Samson Kamutasa Mr. Sarel Petrus Jacobus Dreyer Mr. Schalk Willem Johannes Burger Mr. Sello Jacob Sebiloane Mr. Seth Laredo Mr. Shadrack Mikel Dlamini Mr. Shaun Combrink Mr. Sheldon Grant Pratt Mr. Shimane Martin Diutlwileng Mr. Siegfried Schrader Mr. Simon Lodewyk Sauer Mr. Stefan Ivanov Babatchev Mr. Stephen Andrew McGregor Mr. Steven Duvenage Mr. Stuart Mark Love Mr. Stuart Swart Mr. Thulani Ndlovu Mr. Timothy Tatenda Zindi Mr. Victor Manuel Batista Ferreira Mr. Victor Thedor Sargent Mr. Vinesh Sirkar Mr. Warren Naude Mr. Wayne Garnett Shaw Mr. Weddington Chimbane Moyo Mr. Werner De Bruyn Mr. Werner Hermann Schroer Mr. Werner Snyman Mr. Willem Johannes Petrus Mostert Mr. Willem Petrus van den Heever Mr. William Charles Palvie Mr. William Henry Pepler Mr. William Peter Park Mr. Wynand Byleveldt Mr. Yogandren (Donny) Soobramoney Mr. Zaheer Shameer Khan Mr. Zenzele Siphamandla Ntshakala Mrs. Ruwaida Mahomed Mrs. Sandile Wyeth Mzimela Mrs. Surita Marx Ms. Lynda Lake

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“These records are up to date at the time of going to print”

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RECRUITMENT

Bridging the Gap: mentoring LMI’s In industry, where the safety and efficiency of lifting equipment playa a crucial role, the role of lifting machinery inspectors is of paramount importance.

These professionals are tasked with ensuring that cranes, hoists, and other heavy machinery operate flawlessly, adhering to the strictest safety standards. Their responsibilities extend beyond routine inspections; they are the gatekeepers of worker safety and the integrity of industrial operations.

Despite the significance of their roles, one critical aspect seems

to be overlooked – mentorship.

It’s an issue that has raised many questions among industry experts and professionals. Why is there so little mentoring happening for lifting machine inspectors, and what are the consequences of this void? Lifting Africa spoke to several industry experts to find out more.

There is no doubt that the LMI carries a huge responsibility,” says Roger Day of Phakamisa Safety

Consultants. “He/she is required to thoroughly examine lifting machines and do performance tests on them, establishing whether they are not only safe to use at the time of examining and testing, but also unlikely to fail going forward.

It is important to bear in mind that while a 5 ton load falling on someone can be fatal, a 200kg load falling can be fatal too. Lifting any load is a potentially dangerous action.”

Day takes it a step further. “Some categories of lifting machines are extremely complex and the LMI needs to be experienced and familiar with the many models and variations. Hence the years of experience that an LMI-to-be must have before registering,” he explains.

“To be a competent LMI, one must have adequate training and experience. While some training is provided via courses, the mentor plays a significant role in providing both training and experience. It is his responsibility to teach and train the future LMI. This includes teaching by example and later allowing the LMI-to-be to do

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For Day there is no question that mentoring is an important aspect of LMI training. “It is imperative that the mentor is competent himself, and up to date on regulations, standards and practices. Whatever the mentor does as a role model is copied by the future LMI. Mentors strongly influence how lifting machines are going to be examined and tested in future.”

Gert Oosthuizen, technical manager at Skyjacks, says mentoring plays an important role in raising the confidence of candidate LMI’s.

“It also enhances the proper engagement with end users and elevates the comprehension levels of candidates ensuring their safety and proficiency in workplace practices, which is all paramount when it comes to training LMI’s.

Furthermore, this approach can enhance the problem-solving acumen of the individual under mentorship, a vital skill for on-site problem resolution. This extends beyond mere technical machine issues and encompasses a holistic grasp of executing performance tests on machinery with precision and safety.

Making a difference Industry expert Ian Gerrard says the concept of mentorship in South Africa is not new, but it is not as common a practice as it should be. The issue is two-fold, he explains. “We simply don’t have enough mentors, but the mentoring process is also not being carried out correctly by all. There are cases where candidate LMI’s in the mentoring process are being used to carry out inspections and tests with a registered LMI then signing off on the certification, when in fact a candidate being mentored can only assist a registered LMI to undertake an inspection or load test as part of experience gaining process.”

Oosthuizen says while many believe that there are not enough official mentoring programmes in place it is important to acknowledge the many thousands of hours that are

invested by unofficial mentors.

“Many of these mentors do not have proper or even any training and are mostly supervisors who are roped in to provide a mentoring role to a candidate LMI.” Whilst these informal mentors do make a difference, they cannot take the place of a structured – and much-needed – formal mentoring process.

“The reason is that often times in the informal situations the mentors may know the sites and machines, but it is at a far lower level than where the trainee is heading or supposed to be heading,” explains Oosthuizen. “The LMI is a NQF Level 5 Qualification, and the candidate should be prepared for this level.

Most of the basic “on the job” training is not enough to get the LMI to this required level.”

According to the experts, one of the main reasons why not more mentoring is done is simply because there are not enough independent mentors available to assist young candidate LMI’s. “If they have nobody at their workplace to assist, they are somewhat lost along the way,” says Oosthuizen.

Day agrees saying many aspiring LMI’s are let down during the mentoring process only because the mentor unknowingly does not do things correctly on-site and this behaviour becomes emulated.

This happens particularly when there is no structured mentoring process in place and a supervisor or manager finds themselves having to perform the role.

“Typically, lifting machines are overloaded when the respective standard specifies test at 100% of SWL or the standard specifies testing at the rated capacity. So, bad workmanship and incorrect procedures are passed on and gradually standards in the industry will suffer and safety will be more and more at risk,” says Day. In many cases mentors are also not aware of requirements specified in standards and often are not aware that particular standards are Incorporated Standards (as defined in DMR 18) and must be adhered

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examination and testing under his supervision, and to guide the LMIto-be where necessary.”

to. The really big challenge is in how the mentor can become more aware of his/her shortcomings and how to learn the correct practices and in turn how can the future LMI’s be trained and guided correctly?

LMI’s are required to earn CPD points and part of this is by attending CPD courses. Mentors should be treating this as investment in competency and not as a grudge expense.

Choose the courses carefully, advise the experts. According to Day, more CPD courses are required and existing LMI’s should consider attending non CPD courses if there is value.

Another source of information, practices and current trends is attendance of seminars and conferences (like the LEEASA annual conferences) which also provides opportunities for exchanging information and experiences. By being a member of LEEASA you will also receive updates on standards and practices and practical solutions.

Gerrard says, now more than ever, it is critical to ensure that candidate LMI’s are exposed to a sound knowledge base and experience of the type of equipment the candidate is expecting to register as. This can only be obtained by working with a registered LMI, and not by himself.

Ultimately, says Oosthuizen, it is all about knowledge. “Many of the current LMI’s have extensive knowledge in the specific machine type or make, but their overall general knowledge of all the other products or items that should be used is not being addressed and improved. If an LMI knows the mobile cranes better than anybody else but they have no idea about rigging or general lifting tackle, they could still end up causing huge harm by using a damaged tackle item or slinging method to perform the tests with.”

Lifting Placements, +27 (0) 87 700 9834, info@liftingplacements.co.za, www.liftingplacements.co.za, Lifting Africa - Nov/Dec 2023

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FORKLIFTS

Narrowing down forklift choices Choosing the right forklift for a particular application is a tough decision that has become even tougher with the introduction of modern battery technology that allows electric machines to go toe-to-toe with the best internal combustion engine (IC) forklifts at increasingly competitive prices.

Yet there are still areas where IC engines win the day and others where simple lead acid battery derivatives are hard to beat in terms of cost per ton moved. And while it is relatively safe to say that any of the above options will do the job perfectly well in 99% of normal operations, it is not to say they will be the optimum, nor the most costeffective solution.

With an expected lifespan that can

span a decade or more it pays to make good decisions upfront and base decisions on solid technical studies and the right advice from trustworthy suppliers with a wide choice of equipment, the right infrastructure and solid reputation to uphold.

Changing market In this regard, Smith Power Equipment is at the forefront of forklift technology and has a wide

range of industrial equipment and advanced forklifts from the world’s second largest supplier of forklifts from the Kion Group.

Its range of Baoli forklifts shares a lot in common with the group’s counterparts from Linde and other well-known brands, yet the distinctive blue machines are more focused on efficiency and costeffective ownership.

Weighing in on the electric versus IC forklift debate materials handling area sales manager for Smith Power Equipment, Edwarno Parenzee, says there are many factors that need to be considered. Seemingly insignificant things like the slope of a yard or distance to the loading point can play a massive role and swing the advantage in favour of a particular type of machine. The there are other considerations like emission requirements in certain environments that may exclude even the cleanest burning IC engines and in some instances even disqualify lead acid batteries doe to their slight gas emission.

“Temperature can also play a part where freezer rooms and cold

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rooms have their own challenges making them some of the toughest environments to operate in.

Not only do lead acid (and to a much lesser extent lithium ion) batteries suffer reduced run, but icy conditions can lead to loss of traction and unforeseen mechanical issues as a result of cold and condensation. Considering these environments are most likely to require emmissionless operation it is clear to see how selecting forklift come with a fair share of quandaries,” says Edwarno.

Hidden challenges He explains that hot environments, dusty conditions, corrosive chemicals, isle widths, rack heights, underfoot conditions and hundreds of other circumstances need to be weighed up before making a final decision. Even fuel storage or charging station space may be a limiting factor and needs to be considered upfront alongside any future plans for expansion.

Smith Power Equipment area sales manager, Thami Mavuso, says understanding this type of information is critical whether buying one forklift or procuring an entire solution for a large operation.

He expands that there is no straightforward tick list that can be checked by a user as there are likely to be unexpected pitfalls that can upset the best laid plans.

“Even in writing this article we set out to give a Top 10 benefits of each powerplant from lithium to lead acid and IC motors but it soon became apparent that applying simple formulas to a complex requirement is unwise. Rather

call on professionals to study and simulate operational requirements and spend the time required to make informed decisions. A professional equipment supplier should always take the time to understand the requirements of a client and if there is room to improve the client’s plans to make suggestions and adapt accordingly.

Trusted partner “In the event that any uncertainty exists companies like Smith Power Equipment are usually willing to adopt try-before-you-buy approaches where customers best laid plans can be tested with short term rental equipment that can be trialled and purchased if successful; or another plan made if the selected machines to not

perform as well as expected in certain environments,” says Thami.

Both experts agree that dealing with professionals is critical to the successful purchase of forklifts.

Experience and expertise cannot easily be learned on YouTube or from a textbook and is the reason why Smith Power Equipment invests heavily in expertise provided by seasoned professionals like Thami and Edwarno and supported by a management team that have decades of experience is selling, servicing and maintaining all types of industrial machines and equipment.

Smith Power Equipment, +27 (0) 11 284 2053, geoffrey@smithpower.co.za, www.smithpower.co.za

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FORKLIFTS

Vehicle telematics helps businesses to become more efficient and digitally mature Telematics is technology that combines GPS systems and onboard vehicle diagnostics to record and transmit vehicle data such as utilisation of the machine and operator, speed on impact, location, forklift functionality and operation.

This helps companies in the material handling industry to have sight of the functionality of machinery, boost their productivity and future-proof the business.

Those running warehouses often have little idea how operators handle forklifts. Handling is critical and can lead to abuse of machinery and accidents. A big appeal of telematics is that the activity of operators can be monitored on a daily basis to gain insights into efficiencies and remove any roadblocks. Telematics saves time and paperwork for managers. Hour meters reporting can be used to see exactly how long machines

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are being used; to set service intervals proactively; and ensure fewer maintenance issues and less machine downtime.

Telematics features include onscreen safety checklists which make pre-start checks mandatory, with operator lockout if there’s a critical issue. Questions are asked and answers are captured on screen. This ensures operators have inspected the machine and determined that it is safe to use. If questions are answered inadequately, the machine will not run. Being able to set up lockout thresholds is also a sure-fire way to ensure safety at all times. This

feature will be able to either limp or stop a machine from working after an impact. Warehouse managers decide what these impact level thresholds are based on their specific needs. Unreported impacts are costly to business, both in terms of product and equipment damage and machine downtime.

With telematics solutions, you can receive instant notifications of impacts so you can identify which operators and areas are most prone to incidents. GPS tracking can also pinpoint where the impact occurred.

Stephen Mostert, National Technical Manager for CFAO Equipment SA,

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says the company’s Toyota Material Handling’s I_Site fleet management system, a state-of-the-art telematics solution specifically designed for Toyota forklifts, was first introduced in South Africa in 2008, and is on an upward trajectory.

“Forklifts are fitted with data handling units (DHUs), which allow for 24/7 live communication about each machine. This allows managers to see and manage all machines from their desks or cell phones, with automated daily, weekly or monthly reports and warnings that allow them to troubleshoot issues immediately. “The system monitors where, when and how the machine is being used. With the resultant data and analytics, warehouse managers are better prepared to enhance their operations, identify safety issues, make sure machines are operationally checked, compare sites, establish the running costs of their machines, deal with breakdowns or accidents faster,

introduce driver training where necessary and prevent theft.”

Mostert says it is difficult for warehouse managers to have oversight of all machines on the floor, especially if they have hundreds of machines at different sites throughout the country or, in some instances, across the continent. Each I_Site DHU is fitted with GPS and a wireless connection that allows them to be constantly monitored.

With I_Site, warehouse managers can give access to machines to approved operators via a pin code. The ability to choose who operates each machine, based on personalised workplace criteria, allows for operations to continue running smoothly without interruption.

Also, battery monitoring can help to avoid unnecessary wear of expensive batteries, maximise charge cycles, and prolong battery

lifespan. CFAO Equipment SA’s dedicated technicians install I_Site on the forklifts of customers who choose to have the technology fitted and field service technicians respond to issues in real time.

Telematics administrators handle portal queries and provide customer support.

Looking forward, Mostert said there is room for more development of telematics.

“We sit down with customers and ask them what else they would like to have to make things easier. Many new features are in the pipeline.”

“A health check, for example, would give information about services, impacts and so forth,” Mostert concludes.

CFAO Equipment SA, +27 (0)11 395 0600, info@cfaoequipment.co.za, www.cfaoequipment.co.za

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Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches two new MULTILIFT hooklifts

The versatile heavy-duty MULTILIFT Ultima 28Z and MULTILIFT Ultima ZERO, are made with low-emission recycled steel. Both new hooklifts can help customers reduce carbon emissions in their operations.

Safe and easy-to-use heavy-duty hooklift Combining unmatched versatility and durability with a heavy-duty 28-tonne lifting capacity, MULTILIFT Ultima 28Z lets customers complete the most demanding tasks faster, with fewer hauls. It is very easy to use and safe, which makes it ideal for customers who have multiple drivers for the same vehicle.

Hooklifts in the Z range have a low loading angle suited for handling

fragile goods and height-limited environments.

Reducing carbon emissions The MULTILIFT Ultima ZERO is available as an option for several Ultima hooklifts with 20-tonne to 30-tonne capacity. Offering the same benefits and properties as the regular models, up to 25% of the steel structure is replaced with recycled steel made with an electric arc furnace and renewable electricity. This reduces 15% of

the carbon emissions from the production phase. Emissions can be further reduced by up to 25% in the use phase with the Performance Package included in Ultima ZERO. The MULTILIFT Performance Package reduces emissions and noise by allowing the hooklift to be operated with fewer revolutions per minute by the truck engine and faster operations.

Commitment to sustainability “For many customers sustainability is a key purchase criterion alongside productivity and safety.

We’re proud to give customers the option to purchase hooklifts made with recycled steel that has a significantly lower carbon footprint. As part of our dedication to sustainability, we’re always looking at creating solutions to reduce energy consumption, such as expanding capacity or the Performance Package,” says Henri Janhonen, Vice President, Sales & Product Management, Demountables, Hiab.

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OVERHEAD CRANES

New Condra Crane for dissolving pulp plant

Condra has completed manufacture of a service and maintenance crane for Saiccor Mill’s Feed Three pulp dryer line at Umkomaas on South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

The double-girder electric overhead travelling crane will replace an existing machine from a rival firm, and has been designed to incorporate three hoists: a 25 ton main lifting unit and two 12,5-ton auxiliaries, all of them mechanically synchronised for tandem operation as well as offering individual lift.

Dimensions and capabilities are impressive. Able to service all machinery on the dryer line’s floor area of 80 x 25 metres, the crane’s 25-metre span will deliver a maximum capacity of 50 tons and a lift height of 16 metres.

Alternatively, the crane will lift up to 25 tons using the main hoist while, simultaneously, two independent loads of up to 12,5 tons can be managed by each auxiliary.

Condra undertook the contract as a turnkey project that will include installation through the plant’s roof.

Manoeuvrability on the dryer line floor is limited by in situ machinery, making conventional access and installation impossible. Production will continue uninterrupted while installation takes place.

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All components of the new crane, including end-carriages, 25-metrelong box girders, crabs and hoists, will be lowered through an aperture in the plant’s roof and precisely positioned for in-situ crane assembly.

Yellow Dot Coatings has been appointed to open the plant’s roof, after which Lovemore Bros will rig all components and use its 550-ton mobile crane to luff them one by one above and through the roof opening, lowering them precisely into position for crane assembly

by Natal Cranes, Condra’s Durbanbased agent.

After installation, Natal Cranes will also oversee commissioning.

Condra’s 12,5/25,0/12,5-ton electric overhead travelling crane was ordered as part of Sappi’s 7,7-billion rand upgrade and

expansion of the company’s Saiccor Mill at Umkomaas in KwaZulu-Natal, which has made the mill one of the biggest dedicated dissolving pulp plants in the world.

The crane’s load lifts are failsafe, its three hoists fitted with secondary emergency brakes on the rope drums to back up standard brakes on the electric motors.

Global demand is increasing for this key input in textile manufacture, food processing and pharmaceutical production.

The new crane, which replaces a machine supplied some years ago by a rival European firm, will become Condra’s second to work at Feed Three, joining a single-girder overhead crane manufactured by Condra in 1984.

The pulp dryer line to be serviced by the new Condra crane is noted for a corrosive environment resulting from the use of steamheated drying cylinders to dry the sheet-form pulp ahead of packing and shipping.

Manufacture of the crane from carefully selected materials and the use of anti-corrosion finishes will afford protection.

All motor and electric panel insulation has been protected to Standard IP65, while the panels themselves and all handrails are of stainless steel. Crane platforms have been fitted with fiberglass grating instead of steel chequer plate, and all crane components coated with a special anti-corrosion finish.

Competition for the contract was keen. Five companies from Europe and Africa submitted tenders.

The proven reliability of Condra’s existing installation is thought to have reinforced a competitively priced bid to secure the turnkey contract for this Johannesburgheadquartered company.

Sappi’s new crane is scheduled for commissioning at Saiccor Mill early in 2024.

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To execute this complex operation, three Durban-based companies will work in close collaboration as subcontractors to Condra. They are Yellow Dot Coatings, Lovemore Bros, and Natal Cranes.

OVERHEAD CRANES

General overview of overhead cranes From lifting large containers at seaports to moving heavy products along an assembly line in a business, it’s easy to see why overhead cranes are called the workhorses of the industry.

The versatility of overhead cranes makes their use possible for a multiple of lifting and moving applications in all industries, large and small.

Table of contents • General overview of overhead cranes • Overhead crane types • Attachment types • Overhead crane uses • Crane classifications • Benefits • Overhead vs. bridge cranes • Purchasing? Here’s how to determine the crane type you need • Certification & training • Inspections • Safety & accident info • Jobs • Industry organizations “A Brief History of the Overhead Crane” credits ancient Greece for inventing the concept of cranes, but the first creation of an overhead crane dates back to the 1830s when a German company developed a steam-powered overhead crane.

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Overview Overhead cranes, also known as industrial cranes, bridge cranes, and overhead traveling cranes, are material handling machines that lift, lower and move heavy or bulky loads horizontally or backward and forward.

These overhead lifting systems can be found operating in an overhead space inside a facility, at a railway, in a work yard, or at a shipping port.

An overhead crane structure, which can run on electricity or pneumatic power, is comprised of several components: parallel runways, a bridge beam, girders, end trucks, a trolley, and a hoist.

Overhead cranes are guided in their multi-directional movement by an operator using manual, wireless, or wired push button controls. Industrial cranes come with their own set of terminology.

This glossary of overhead cranes terminology defines the important terms from A to Z. Overhead crane types According to the MHI, the association for material handling, logistics and supply chain, there are eight types of overhead cranes: • Single girder crane, also called an underhung crane or under running crane • Double girder crane, also called a top running crane • Box girder crane • Truss girder crane • I-beam crane • Straddle crane • Tower crane • Stacker crane Attachments In addition to their different styles, overhead cranes offer a variety of attachments or end effectors to accommodate different load lifts.

Among the different below the hook equipment attachments are:

• C hook • Gripping lifters • Mechanical lifters • Vacuum lifters • Sheet lifters • Pallet lifters • Lifting beams • Magnets • Strap hoists, or also known as slings • Drum turners Overhead crane uses Because of their versatility, the usage of overhead cranes has increased from their original use in industrial applications to a wide range of areas.

Today, these material handling machines are made to support any type of handling, processing, movement, and transport.

Various case studies show that overhead cranes are in use in a wide range of industries, including automotive; aerospace; marine; paper; power; steel; chemicals; manufacturing; commercial printing; and warehousing and distribution.

Among their functions are: • Staging to hold work in process; • Production processes, such as moving products through an assembly line; • Transport to and from storage areas or warehouses; • Loading finished products to docks, railcars, or open trailers.

Classifications To determine which bridge crane is best for your application, usage, and facility, the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA) has established crane service classifications.

These overhead crane classifications are: • Class A – Infrequent Use • Class B – Light Service • Class C – Moderate Service • Class D – Heavy Service • Class E – Severe Service • Class F – Continuous Severe Service Knowing a crane’s classification is essential when deciding which overhead crane to purchase for your facility or task.

Benefits Selecting an overhead crane versus one that moves on the floor or through aisles has many advantages.

For starters, overhead cranes are adaptable, provide faster, more efficient direct paths and use of space, offer precision maneuvering and positioning, reduce product damage, and deliver maintenance and labor cost savings.

Depending on your type of business and crane usage, you can realize many other overhead cranes benefits.

Overhead Cranes vs. Bridge Cranes Often times, you’ll hear crane suppliers interchange the terms overhead cranes and overhead bridge cranes, or simply bridge cranes.

Both terms means the same thing.

You’ll find them available in single or double girder bridge designs.

Likewise, a gantry crane or a portal crane are interchangeable terms for an overhead crane.

Help with purchasing: How to Determine the Type of Overhead Crane You Need Lift and application are two key factors when deciding which overhead crane type is right for you.

Before you even consider investing in an overhead lifting system, consider these questions to help you narrow down the best overhead cranes to meet your needs.

It’s also helpful to seek out instructional videos to determine which overhead crane system will serve your application.

In addition, a buyer’s guide can help guide you through the many factors you need to consider when buying an overhead crane.

Certification & Training Special training and certification are needed to operate an overhead crane.

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engineer followed in 1876. The Industrial Revolution sparked more extensive use of overhead cranes and through the years, they have become commonplace in a wide variety of applications in different environments, from industrial to manufacturing to small enterprises.

TOWER CRANES

Potain launches first crane in the new Evy selferecting range: Evy 30-23 4 t, simply connected Leading tower crane brand Potain is proud to announce a brand-new selferecting crane, the Evy 30-23 4 t. This new model marks the debut of the Evy range, the latest generation of Potain self-erecting cranes, designed using the Voice of the Customer product development process and market demands for simplicity and increased height under hook, as well as complying with the updated European Safety Standard EN 14439 for tower cranes.

The Evy 30-23 4 t is specifically engineered for home construction and residential building construction of up to three stories in height. The crane offers a simple setup procedure and requires less manual operation than similar cranes. It boasts an impressive 4 t maximum capacity and 1 t capacity from the tip of its substantial 30 m jib, enabling precise handling of

heavy loads within an extensive radius. Variable jib positions of 10, 20, or 30 degrees deliver an impressive 35 m maximum height under hook with a 30-degree raised jib.

The jib can also be hydraulically folded so that it is just 15 m long and can be shortened to 24 m if required. It also includes a three-phase power system and permanent four-fall reeving.

The Evy 30-23 4 t is equipped with the CCS Crane Control System, Smart Set-up, Power Control, and Drive Control, providing operators with complete control and precision on the jobsite. Its ergonomic design improves operator comfort, as it reduces manual operation, and lessens operator fatigue.

Another standout feature of the Evy 30-23 4 t is the inclusion of the Potain CONNECT telematic modem. This connectivity solution

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empowers users to monitor and analyze crane utilization, and allows for remote and local diagnostics thanks to the Access and Assist applications, promoting greater efficiency and informed decision-making. When it comes to transportation, the Evy 30-23 4 t is compatible with existing axles, enabling easy transportation as a trailer at 25 km/h or as a semitrailer at 80 km/h.

“At Potain, we are driven to deliver innovative solutions that empower our customers. The Evy 30-23 4 t represents a significant milestone in our commitment to efficiency and ease of use in the construction industry,” says Rémi Deporte, Product Manager for self-erecting cranes at Potain.

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We understand each business environment has different requirements and work closely with clients during the concept, design, manufacture and installation process to establish the best lifting solution for their specific needs.

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Baumann adds Enerpac SBL600 gantry to boost heavy lift fleet Leading heavy lift transportation and logistics company, Baumann, has expanded its heavy lift fleet with the addition of a new Enerpac SBL600 hydraulic gantry system.

The compact, easy to transport, SBL600 allows Baumann to undertake heavy lift projects where limited space makes a mobile crane impractical.

gantry and side shifts, allowing unrestricted operator positioning, also automatic synchronous lifting and built in safety alarms to alert the operator of unsafe conditions.”

The SBL600 gantry was used recently to install a 176 tonne transformer in a power plant in Germany. First deployed outside the building, it lifted the transformer from a flat-bed transporter and then lowered it on to a SPMT to drive into the plant. The gantry was then dissembled and reassembled in the power plant to successfully complete the transformer installation.

“Add to this its smaller footprint and folding boom that makes it easier to transport to site, the SBL600 gantry is a significant addition to our heavy lift fleet.”

Next Generation Gantry The SBL600 hydraulic gantry is Baumann’s first Enerpac system and replaces an older ageing gantry.

“With the Enerpac SBL600 we have found exactly what we were looking for to replace our existing gantry,” says Sabine BaumannDuvenbeck, Managing Director/ CEO, Baumann. “We’ve been impressed with the advances in gantry technology in the SBL600 such as wireless controls for the 28

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Enerpac SBL600 The Enerpac SBL600 hydraulic gantry has a lifting capacity of 612 metric tons and maximum lifting height of 10.6m. Baumann has opted for the Enerpac electric powered, header beam side shift units that will allow the company’s project team to customise the ‘below the hook’ distance to suit header beam dimensions and project requirements. In this way, the space requirements above the header beam can be reduced to increase the available lifting distance below the header beam.

Controls for the electric side shift are integrated within the gantry base units and wireless control system.

The SBL600 foldable boom allowing transportation on standard flatbed trucks. Its design is optimised for ease of transportation, significantly reducing the cost of deployment and set-up for this class of gantry.

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Aerial work platforms imported from China: European Commission opens anti-dumping investigation

Manitou Group, a world reference in the handling, aerial work platforms and earth moving sectors welcomes today’s start of the anti-dumping investigation on imports of aerial work platforms from China by the European Commission.

Aerial work platforms are essential safety tools accompanying workers in multiple areas such as construction work, manufacturing and logistics allowing them to work in heights while ensuring optimal protection to their lives and physical health.

In the last months, unusual commercial practices have emerged on the European market, at a time when healthy and fair competition is more necessary than ever for the development of a robust European industry in this sector.

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therefore informed of this situation and received substantial evidence on the above-mentioned practices and their negative impact for the EU industry. The Commission will now carry out an in-depth investigation, as authorized by the rules of the World Trade Organization, in order to re-establish a level playing field for all actors on the EU market.

Michel Denis, President & CEO of Manitou Group, declared: “We welcome the launch of this investigation. Fair competition on the European market is a prerequisite to ensure that businesses remain sustainable. We are therefore calling for swift and decisive action by the European Commission so that our activities and that of hundreds of our industrial suppliers in the EU can continue to innovate, to provide quality jobs to their workforce and continued safety to workers across the EU.”

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Mobile and crawler cranes

With almost seventy years of demonstrated expertise in complex engineering, heavy fabrication, and machining for its own range of material handling equipment, Bell Equipment is now offering these specialist services to all industries in the country through its newly formed division, Bell Heavy Industries (BHI).

Bell Equipment’s Group Business Development Director, Stephen Jones emphasises the current scarcity of companies providing these vital services locally. “South Africa has seen a huge reduction in engineering companies, and, in response, we have strategically positioned our South African manufacturing facility to fill this void by providing project engineering and contract manufacturing through BHI. “The growth of Bell as a well-established mining, earthmoving, and agriculture equipment manufacturer, both domestically and in terms of exports around the world, is a testament to the skills available and the quality of products that we make in Richards Bay. We’re confident in our ability to expand into other industries and believe this will benefit not only the manufacturing sector but the whole country.”

Bell has also received accolades for its demonstrated performance from organisations such as the South African Capital Equipment Export Council (SACEEC), the Mining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA), and the Department of Trade and Industry, which hosts the South African Premier Business Awards together with Proudly South African and Brand South Africa.

The 45 000m² undercover manufacturing area in Richards Bay complies with the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and welds to the internationally recognised ISO 3834-2 Appendix 10 standards. It is well equipped with specialist machines including both horizontal and vertical CNC (computerised numerical control) machining centres, 5-axis boring machines, 32 32 Lifting Africa - Nov/Dec 2023 Lifting Africa - Nov/Dec 2023

laser cutters, high-definition oxyfuel and plasma cutters, bending brakes, and advanced welding technology.

A blasting plant, phosphating tanks, sealed spray booth, galvanising bath, and an automated powder coating installation are available to take care of surface treatments.

The Bell team in Richards Bay of over 800 machinists, welders, and assemblers is among the best in the country thanks to the company’s own training centre, which plays a crucial role in internally developing worldclass skills from the surrounding community. “This is complemented by our highly skilled team of welding, quality, and industrial engineers, along with onsite calibration facilities, equipment to perform material checks, and a number of highly specialised co-ordinate measuring machines.

“Together with our strong focus on process development, BHI can guarantee consistent quality to customers. BHI can also tap into a wealth of group resources, notably a team of over 100 South African design engineers, enhancing its suitability for local manufacturing across diverse industries,” adds Jones.

Bell Equipment’s manufacturing operation, which is 55% black-owned and 24% black women-owned, contributes to B-BBEE scores and creates localisation opportunities for potential customers. “Over the years we have established a global supply chain with access to world-class suppliers.

Procurement staff are well skilled in international logistics and our strategic sourcing department has strong commodity expertise, which ensures stringent input cost control.

“We have always maintained that manufacturing has massive transformation potential for the South African economy and employment, so we are optimistic about this new division and will be actively engaging with those looking for the expertise we now offer outside of our traditional market segment,” he concludes.

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Modulift’s expansion into wind energy sector accelerates with wind tower lift

The rise in renewable energy sources has accelerated demand for Modulift spreader beams to lift turbines, towers and monopiles at onshore and offshore wind farms worldwide.

As part of this expansion, global ship operator G2 Ocean deployed a Modulift Spreader Beam to Colombia for the lift of a 63mt Nordex Wind Tower. Colombia provides good conditions for wind power generation, with wind forces of around 9m/s. G2 Ocean assembled a MOD 250 Spreader Beam on-site in the north of Colombia, the location of most wind farms in the country due to the position off the Caribbean coast.

The cylindrical Nordex TS105 wind tower sections were successfully lifted from the Star Lysefjord vessel to Puerto Brisa, a small cargo terminal in the north. “Conditions at the port were challenging” said Richard Stannard, Senior Equipment Manager at G2 Ocean “The remote location and lack of infrastructure at the port raised concerns about how we could safely lift and unload the tower sections. We were also working to a tight deadline, so time was of the essence.”

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sections to the site. Puerto Brisa was the next option but as it is a coal loading facility there were no cranes available at the terminal.”

To overcome this, the cranes onboard the ship were used to carry out the lift.

The cylindrical Nordex TS105 tower sections measured 36 metres in length, with a 4.3m diameter and weight of approximately 63mt.

Stannard said “The heavier sections were loaded further forward on the deck and unloaded using the ship’s cranes in tandem.”

“However, the upper sections could only be reached with one crane, which was achieved using the single 75mt crane.”

An additional challenge was low headroom, so the rigging had to be as short as possible.

Stannard continued “There were limitations on the allowable sling angle at the load. We needed a 45-degree angle on the slings above the spreader beam.”

Taking this into account, the MOD250 was rigged at 18 metres, with a SWL of 91mt and 45-degree

sling angle. Using a modular spreader beam also sped up the turnaround time – with the longest strut at only 6 metres and total component weight of 4mt, G2 Ocean were able to airfreight the beam to Colombia, transport it by road and easily assemble it on-site.

Sarah Spivey, Managing Director of Modulift said “With the surge in demand for renewable energy sources, Modulift is well positioned to respond quickly to the growing demand.”

“With a global network of stockholding distributors, we can deliver spreader beams on-site, quickly. G2 Ocean’s project presented several challenges which Modulift was able to help overcome.”

“The modular design allowed for easy transportation, and the lack of headroom was not an issue as the rigging was able to be short.”

“We were pleased G2 Ocean could deliver on this project safely and efficiently with the help of our products.”

Modulift UK Ltd, sales@modulift.com, www.modulift.com

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The devil is in the detailing In the crane design world, how beams are joined together is called connection detailing and getting these details right can literally make or break a crane.

Besides reducing a crane’s potential for collapse, proper connection detailing can also extend a crane’s service life by up to 400%.

As we know, cranes experience their full rated load much more often than other structures, such as buildings and bridges. While an engineer might not be surprised that cranes see their rated load as often as they do, what is not so obvious is the consequences of millions of cycles at the full rated load. These consequences are known as “fatigue”. Fatigue is the term used to describe the failure of a steel member below its yield stress due to cyclic loading.

By understanding fatigue and implementing fatigue design strategies and concepts, the crane engineer can go a long way in removing the “devil” from the detailing.

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Poor fatigue detailing increases the risk of cracking, which can lead to sudden connection and member failures. The long-term benefits of good fatigue detailing are longer inspection intervals and less repair work, resulting in reduced maintenance and repair costs.

Smooth transfer In the structural crane design world, fatigue detailing is a special class of connection design. Fatigue detailing improves the smooth transfer of loads from one beam to another by reducing stress concentrations.

Stress concentrations—also called stress risers—are created when one area of a connection is more highly stressed than adjacent areas.

This condition is usually the result of an abrupt change in geometry, especially around sharp corners.

Good fatigue detailing reduces

stress concentrations by limiting the effects of geometry changes when connecting one beam to another.

Many crane design codes address fatigue detailing by separating connection types into classes based on the severity of their stress concentrations. Historically, stress concentration factors have been found using experimental techniques though advances are being made in finite element analysis (FEA) to approximate the initiation and propagation of fatigue cracks more accurately. This is also true in many of the experimental sensors, such as strain gauges.

Modern-day technology is relevant here, as it is with everything else.

The improvements of computer chips have been remarkable.

They allow engineers to run very computationally demanding calculations that take a computer the same amount of time to complete as it takes for the engineer to grab a cup of coffee from the office kitchen. We can run multiple design iterations and compare results much more quickly than before. This allows engineers to consider more connection details than they could have previously.

However, properly setting up and verifying the results of the FEA model is now the bottleneck.

An important complement to connection detailing is proper fabrication. On-site inspection during all phases of a crane’s construction is a must to ensure the as-designed fatigue detailing is properly implemented. Inspectors help make sure plates are properly fit-up and clean before welding.

Weld inspectors review weld geometry for proper setup and carry out non-destructive testing.

Misaligned transfer Good fatigue detailing extends to mechanical components as well.

Engineers must maintain proper alignment of machinery for power transfer to occur efficiently and consistently. For a hoist-on-trolley arrangement, if the hoist machinery is not designed for the flexing of the trolley frame as the crane picks up a load, then the hoist machinery is likely to become misaligned during the pick.

Do you know your crane?

Knowing that proper connection detailing alone can be the difference between a 10 year service life and a 40 year service life, do crane owners really “know” the life of their cranes? As a crane completes its first decade of service, do owners know the service life of their cranes and can they confidently say how much service life remains?

The answers can typically be found in the crane purchase specifications and the crane maintenance / service log. The purchase specifications state the number of

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At best, misaligned mechanical components are less effective— brake pads do not contact properly, leading to reduced brake torque, shafts become misaligned, leading to larger loads and accelerated wear, and gears may no longer mesh correctly—leading to shortened service life and increased maintenance costs. At worst, a coupling, gearbox, or other component can fail, putting the load at risk of dropping and requiring the crane to be immediately removed from service for costly and timeconsuming repairs.

moves for which the crane needs to be designed. By comparing the design moves to the actual moves in the service log, a fairly good idea of the remaining service life can be extrapolated.

Of course, this approach assumes the crane’s actual service life will meet the specified design life.

However, some of these cranes have design lives of 20 years or more so it takes a long time to see if the design is successful. Sometimes

design life is measured in cycles. A crane may perform over two million lifts during its useful life.

If the connection designs are susceptible to cracking, the crane is more likely to have higher maintenances costs and may even fail much earlier, than a crane with proper connection detailing.

Casper, Phillips & Associates. richard@casperphillips.com, www.casperphillips.com

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Delivering the best in crane lifecycle care Investing in cranes and associated lifting equipment is probably one of the most important CAPEX expenditures that a company can budget for.

It makes sense then to ensure that the maintenance programming reduces downtime, is solution and predictive driven and cost efficient.

Konecranes and Demag, one of the world’s leading lifting equipment specialists, offer the latest in live online data driven strategies for maintenance inspection, repair and monitoring through their Lifecycle Care Services.

Lifecycle Care is a real-time comprehensive and systematic approach to managing customer assets that connects data, machines and people to deliver a digitallyenabled customer experience.

Crane experts apply a systematic Risk and Recommendation Method and a consultative, planning and review process to drive continuous improvement in safety and

productivity. “We are very aware of the impact maintenance and breakdowns can have on production levels in industries where downtime needs to be kept to a minimum” commented Ian Grobler, Sales Manager for Konecranes and Demag South Africa. “This is why we have introduced our Lifecycle Care in Real Time initiative which is specifically designed to maximise the productivity of uptime and minimise the costs of downtime.

This strategic approach enables us to achieve the highest lifecycle value for our customers” he said.

“Our customer engagement philosophy is to ‘Partner Up’, meaning that we walk the lifespan of their lifting equipment with them. We take cogniscence of our customers’ requirements and challenges in a way that gives them the best possible solution for the most productive output at the most efficient levels. Our Lifecyle Care approach does just that. It delivers benefits that include better data maintenance management; assistance with statutory safety compliances and the establishment of 360-degree maintenance plans

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We use this data along with our knowledge and experience to provide insights that allow our customers to optimise their maintenance operations and activities.” said Grobler.

What is the Lifecycle Care Process?

The Lifecycle Care process comprises: • Inspection and Prevenatative Maintenance - regular inspections and preventive maintenance activities help identify risks and opportunities for improvement while supporting compliance.

• Predictive Maintenance and Remote Monitoring - Predictive Maintenance utilises condition monitoring, advanced inspections, and data analytics to predict component or equipment failure.

Our TRUCONNECT Remote Monitoring is a key element of this element.

• Corrective Maintenance and Retrofits - addresses safety and productivity issues and capitalises on improvement opportunities through timely repairs, replacing components and/or adding new

technology to your crane.

• Consultation Services - these services take a deeper look at a company’s crane equipment. These services use advanced technology and trained specialists to uncover critical issues and help to guide decision making.

• Modernisation Services Modernisations are tailored upgrades or modifications designed to extend the service life of your overhead crane and meet current regulatory, maintenance and production requirements.

• New Equipment and Spares – In terms of spare parts and service, it doesn’t matter who made your crane. Genuine Konecranes spare parts as well as replacement parts for all other makes and models are on offer.

“The Lifecycle Care programme has been developed to ensure that cranes and associated lifting equipment is optimally maintained throughout its lifespan via the utilisation of our online remote technical and customer portals.”

‘It has been developed to ensure that our customers have exposure to the latest in technology supported by superior data analytics and that the most costefficient solution is found for greater equipment performance, a higher productivity cycle and with significantly less downtime” concluded Grobler.

Konecranes and Demag (Pty) Ltd, +27 (0) 11 898 3500, info.za@konecranes.com, www.konecranes.com

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based on the latest data analysis tools to highlight but a few.

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Expanding its roots and growing the tree of knowledge: DEKRA IOL celebrates local success and Pan-African expansion In theory at least, a qualification helps a person get a job. But not everyone is cut out for university or college and, very often, tertiary education does not equip a person directly for the workplace.

The DEKRA Institute of Learning (IOL) develops people who are not just qualified but employable, according to Chris Mörsner, Head of Training at this groundbreaking QCTO-accredited educational institution.

“One of our most pressing goals is to address one of the biggest challenges faced by South African

industry today: building up a base of skilled employees, who can successfully navigate daily operational challenges,” says Mörsner.

He concedes that it is hard work, but the already enormous and everincreasing demand for occupational training indicates just how important a gap DEKRA IOL is filling.

“This is also a step-by-step process, starting with the training and wellness of our own employees.

By putting down sturdy roots through the development and empowerment of our people, we are establishing an ethos and setting an operational example of hard work and dedication for our students. That is why - every day we strive to live by what we say,” he explains.

The mantra and ethos that DEKRA IOL lives by is encapsulated in the concept of building a strong foundation by establishing strong roots.

It is these very same roots which are the reason for the Institute’s incredibly successful year, Mörsner believes.

Deep roots for a bright future Notwithstanding its alignment with the latest learning and educational trends and developments in the workplace, DEKRA IOL has deep roots which are nearly 100 years old. Part of a 98-year-old global group, and with a formidable reputation built up over the years

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Skills training provided through DEKRA IOL is applicable within a multitude of industries, including power generation, oil and gas, construction, petrochemical, manufacturing, fabrication, pulp and paper, rail, mining, steel industry and foundries.

For Mörsner, the true value to be found in this wide range of skills training, industry-related full qualifications and occupational education comes through the combination of practical, theoretical and workplace components - which is always geared towards gainful employment. This also reflects the IOL’s 2028 vision to offer all forms of training and skills development, and to making a sustainable difference in reducing unemployment.

“In light of this, the roots metaphor is so apt. It refers to the tree of knowledge - a symbol for education – and also a tree that shelters and gives life. This all starts with us putting down roots, investing in our own people, training our own staff, so that each one gives the best they can, every day.

Currently, we are very successful, however that success comes with

responsibility. Once you set the standard and reach the top, it takes an effort to stay there. Therefore, you have to remain humble, stick to your beliefs and keep returning to your roots,” he maintains.

Growing the tree of knowledge, expanding roots Looking back over 2023, Mörsner says the greatest demand has been for instruction as a forklift operator which DEKRA IOL is able to offer through its partner Willco Safety and Training, which specialises in machine operator training.

Another growing area which he expects to become even more sought-after next year is First Aid training.

Pending changes in rules and regulations governing first aid accreditation have seen new elements being added to the training offered. Once DEKRA IOL has received its accreditation to meet these requirements, it will be the first occupational training institution in the country to offer the updated courses.

An even more exciting growth spurt involves DEKRA IOL’s expansion into Africa, starting in Uganda and then expanding into 17 African countries over the next few months, providing process safety consulting and training including zone calculations and flammability source identification for a large PanAfrican distillery.

In addition, the Institute is finalising a proposal which – if accepted – will secure a training deal for 2

500 branches of a large local retail group in aspects such as visual merchandising, and logisticallyrelated training on facilities and warehousing management, including receiving and dispatching of goods. Mörsner says training for staff at the distillery will be relatively specific to that sector – such as atmospheric testing.

However, tuition for the retail company will involve the provision of a wider spread of skills, which are also sought-after in many other industries.

He admits that DEKRA IOL’s push into Africa will test the company’s educational approach. While digital or online training has really gained popularity in South Africa, African clients prefer in-person training.

“This is what we will provide to the Pan-African distillery client.

However, for the retail company, we will provide all 3 learning methods in a hybrid ‘blended learning’ model: a combination of classroombased, in-person and online modules,” he points out. As an enthusiastic custodian of the ‘tree of knowledge’ and excited by the imminent expansion of our roots into Africa, we are looking forward to meeting the adult education and occupational training requirements of many different industries locally and throughout Africa, in 2024 and beyond!” Mörsner concludes.

DEKRA Institute Of Learning, +27 (0) 87 095 2725, info@dekrainstitute.co.za, www.dekraiol.co.za

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and an innate understanding of the demands of local industry, the IOL’s parent company DEKRA Industrial is a Pan-African leader in inspection services, non-destructive testing (NDT), material testing, laboratory services, advanced NDT, asset integrity services. DEKRA IOL leads the field in terms of occupational skills training and adult-based education.

TURBINE BLADES

The longest wind turbine blades to travel within South Africa

Vanguard have demonstrated their engineering prowess by designing a transport solution suitable for the longest wind turbine blades in South Africa. The blades, measuring 82.5m long, required a transport rig with a total length of 95m.

“With 78 sets arriving into Coega Port and each set containing 3 blades, a nacelle, a generator, a hub and containers, over 550 individual pieces of cargo are required to be transported 500km to Noupoort.”, explained Joost Heystek, Project Manager at Vanguard.

“This project has been months in the planning and it’s great to see all of the preparation and engineering work come to life with the transport phase beginning.” The design of the port layout has been critical within

the engineering works. Due to the number of components arriving at the port, including 234 of the longest blades to be offloaded in South Africa, it is essential that the cargo is stored to allow for access and manoeuvrability at all times.

This will enable the transport operation of two convoys per week, for the next 12 months, to run smoothly.

Extensive engineering works have also been carried out on the 500km route. Vanguard completed route

Loader cranes

surveys and swept path analysis to understand the pinch points along the route including street furniture and telecom lines within the towns that the cargo would need to pass through. As well as bridges that need to be navigated with the highest level of precision and new roads that have been built to allow access for the convoys.

Vangaurd Rigging, +27 (0) 11 616 1800, info@vanguard.co.za, www.vanguardheavylift.com

Get the power without the excess weight, while increasing the productivity of tons loaded per time unit, for increasingly complex and specialised operations that require more precision and flexibility from loader cranes.

Longer reach and improved lifting capacity, all without altering the dead weight. Loader crane manufacturers are successfully leveraging Strenx® high-strength steel grades to lift loads to previously inaccessible places. And, they’re also saving weight while improving the number of load cycles per time unit.

With its unique and carefully developed chemical composition, Strenx® performance steel makes stronger and tougher welds possible, resulting in safer cranes that load more and lift higher.

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Lifting Africa and LEEASA recently attended LiftEx 2023 in Liverpool. The event started off with a social event at Anfield, home of Liverpool Football Club one of the most famous football clubs in the world. For role players that operates lifting equipment in any sector - construction, oil & gas, energy, offshore, road & maritime transport, utilities, rail, renewable energy, civil engineering, entertainment, manufacturing – this was the event to attend. At the show we met with suppliers of the very latest lifting equipment, saw cutting-edge technologies, gain access to training and kept up to date with the latest innovations in the lifting industry.

This was the annual global event for the lifting industry, hosted by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, and was in its 18th year. This year's show included in the region of 100 exhibiting brands, approximately 1,500 visitors, 2 days of knowledge sharing and training, as well as the celebrated LEEA Awards. As a user of lifting equipment, you can't afford to miss the next event taking place at Olympia West, London 16 and 17 Oct 2024.

BUYERS GUIDE

ACCESSORIES

LIFTING TACKLE

ELECTRIC HOISTS

Yale Lifting Solutions

T: +27 (0) 11 794 2910 F: +27 (0) 11 794 3560 E: crm@yalelift.co.za W: www.yale.co.za

Umholi

T: +27 (0) 11 914 2210/11 F: +27 (0) 11 914 2209 E: umholi@umholi.co.za W: www.umholi.co.za

BRAKES

True Lift services

C: +27 (0) 82 854 5143 C: +27 (0) 72 395 4342 T: +27 (0) 53 285 0842 E: admin@gregbev.co.za W: www.gregbev.co.za

T: +27 (0) 83 710 5390 E: Trueliftservices@gmail.com W: www.trueliftservices.za.live

FORKLIFTS

Kempston Controls

T: +27 (0) 140 776 2888 E: holyhead@kempstoncontrols.co.uk Bell Equipment Southern Africa T: +27 (0) 11 928 9846 W: www.kempstoncontrols.co.uk E: susanmy@bell.co.za W: www.bellequipment.com CHAIN BLOCKS

Yale Lifting Solutions

T: +27 (0) 11 794 2910 F: +27 (0) 11 794 3560 E: crm@yalelift.co.za W: www.cmco.com

HOSE AND CABLE REELS

DEMAC SRL Condra Cranes

T: +27 (0) 11 776 6000 E: sales@condra.co.za W: www.condra.co.za

Forklift Network

T: +27 (0) 10 023 1912 E: nicky@forkliftnetwork.co.za W: www.forkliftnetwork.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 493 4355 E: info@coopergroup.co.za W: www.coopergroup.co.za

LOAD TESTING

IY Safety & Inspections

T: +27 (0) 82 773 7019 C: +27 (0) 82 956 3176 E: bianca@iysafetyinspection.co.za W: www.iysafetyinspection.com

T: +39 (0)2 9784488 F: +39 (0)2 97003509 E: info@demac.it W: www.demac.it

HYDRAULIC TOOLS Morris Material Handling SA

Jungheinrich Cooper & Cooper Group

GregBev Enterprise

T: +27 (0) 10 596 8460 E: info@jungheinrich.co.za W: www.jungheinrich.co.za

GRANTRY CRANES

CHERRY PICKERS

Econo Flex

T: +27 (0) 16 933 5705 E: econoflex@econoflex.co.za W: www.econoflex.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 748 1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748 1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za

LOAD TESTING AND RE-CERTIFICATION

INSPECTION Kempston Controls

T: +27 (0) 140 776 2888 E: holyhead@kempstoncontrols.co.uk W: www.kempstoncontrols.co.uk

Palfinger Africa

CB Lifting

T: +27 (0) 11 608 3670/1/2/3/4 E: sales@palfingerafrica.co.za W: www.palfinger.co.za

CRANE HIRE

Johnson Crane Hire

3 60 5 Services

T: +27 (0) 22 719 1437 E: info@cblifting.co.za W: www.cblifting.co.za

T: +27 (0) 72 207 7443 T: +27 (0) 64 687 7270 E: sales@3605services.co.za W: www.3605services.co.za

Econo Flex

Econo Flex

GregBev Enterprise

GregBev Enterprise

Morris Material Handling SA T: +27 (0) 11 748 1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748 1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 455 9222 E: PeterY@jch.co.za W: www.jch.co.za

HOISTS

T: +27 (0) 16 933 5705 E: econoflex@econoflex.co.za W: www.econoflex.co.za

T: +27 (0) 16 933 5705 E: econoflex@econoflex.co.za W: www.econoflex.co.za

CRAWLER CRANES

Liebherr Africa

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Rhino Lifting Maintenance T: +27 (0) 16 971 2348/49 E: sales@rhinolm.co.za W: www.rhinolm.co.za

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C: +27 (0) 82 854 5143 C: +27 (0) 72 395 4342 T: +27 (0) 53 285 0842 E: admin@gregbev.co.za W: www.gregbev.co.za

C: +27 (0) 82 854 5143 C: +27 (0) 72 395 4342 T: +27 (0) 53 285 0842 E: admin@gregbev.co.za W: www.gregbev.co.za

Integrate Lifting Specialist Africa T: +27 (0) 12 141 3615 T: +27 (0) 86 571 4387 E: info@integrateliftingsa.com W: www.integrateliftingsa.com

T: +27 (0) 11 864 8402 M: +27 (0) 83 425 5535 F: +27 (0) 11 864 8408 E: jexpress@telkomsa.net

Condra Cranes

T: +27 (0) 11 776 6000 E: sales@condra.co.za W: www.condra.co.za

Yale Lifting Solutions

T: +27 (0) 11 794 2910 F: +27 (0) 11 794 3560 E: crm@yalelift.co.za W: www.cmco.com

RACKING & SHELVING

Econo Flex IY Safety & Inspections

Kempston Controls

T: +27 (0) 140 776 2888 E: holyhead@kempstoncontrols.co.uk T: +27 (0) 82 773 7019 W: www.kempstoncontrols.co.uk C: +27 (0) 82 956 3176 E: bianca@iysafetyinspection.co.za W: www.iysafetyinspection.com

T: +27 (0) 16 933 5705 E: econoflex@econoflex.co.za W: www.econoflex.co.za

ACROW IY Safety & Inspections

Levi’s Trio Engineering Margisia Lifting Solutions T: +27 (0) 14 763 1849 C: +27 (0) 83 992 2222 E: info@margisia.co.za W: www.margisia.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 907 9258 F: +27 (0) 86 742 9410 E: admin@levistrio.co.za W: www.levistrio.co.za

Rhino Lifting Maintenance T: +27 (0) 16 971 2348/49 E: sales@rhinolm.co.za W: www.rhinolm.co.za

T: +27 (0) 82 773 7019 C: +27 (0) 82 956 3176 E: bianca@iysafetyinspection.co.za W: www.iysafetyinspection.com

T: +27 (0) 11 748 1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748 1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za

MOBILE CRANES

T: +27 (0) 11 824 1527 E: info@acrow.co.za W: www.acrow.co.za

RECRUITMENT

Lifting Placements

J Express Crane Services

Morris Material Handling SA

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J Express Crane Services

T: +27 (0) 11 864 8402 M: +27 (0) 83 425 5535 F: +27 (0) 11 864 8408 E: jexpress@telkomsa.net

C: +27 (0) 61 063 1687 E: info@liftingplacements.co.za W: www.liftingplacements.co.za

Kempston Controls

Kempston Controls

REFURBISHMENT

T: +27 (0) 140 776 2888 T: +27 (0) 140 776 2888 E: holyhead@kempstoncontrols.co.uk E: holyhead@kempstoncontrols.co.uk W: www.kempstoncontrols.co.uk W: www.kempstoncontrols.co.uk

REMOTE CONTROLS Shosholoza Consulting

T: +27 (0) 14 495 1994 C: +27 (0) 79 391 2990 E: info@shosholoza.africa W: www.shosholoza.africa

Yale Lifting Solutions

T: +27 (0) 11 794 2910 F: +27 (0) 11 794 3560 E: crm@yalelift.co.za W: www.cmco.com

MAINTENANCE

Cooper & Cooper Group

T: +27 (0) 11 493 4355 E: info@coopergroup.co.za W: www.coopergroup.co.za

Liebherr Africa

T: +27 (0) 11 365 2000 E: info.laf@liebherr.com W: www.liebherr.com

NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

Chimaera

T: +27 (0) 84 506 1209 E: ndt@chimaera.co.za W: www.chimaera.co.za

OVERHEAD CRANE

By Carpel SRL - Italy

T: + 39 (0) 39 532 0952 F: + 39 (0) 39 532 0825 E: info@bycarpel.it W: www.bycarpel.it

KL Cranes and Lifting Equipment T: +267 397 4853 C: +267 71344438 E: annelieze@klcranesbot.com W: www.klcranesbot.com

T: +39 (0)39 5951 1277 E: giovenzana@giovenzana.com W: www.giovenzana.com

REPAIRS

J Express Crane Services

Morris Material Handling SA

T: +27 (0) 11 864 8402 C: +27 (0) 83 425 5535 F: +27 (0) 11 864 8408 E: jexpress@telkomsa.net

T: +27 (0) 11 748 1000 F: +27 (0) 11 748 1093 E: sales@morris.co.za W: www.morris.co.za

V & S Automation/Cranes

Giovenzana International

SERVICES

T: +27 (0) 10 442 7478 C: +27 (0) 82 787 2343 E: victor@vsautomation.co.za W: www.vandsautomation-cranes. co.za

J Express Crane Services T: +27 (0) 11 864 8402 C: +27 (0) 83 425 5535 F: +27 (0) 11 864 8408 E: jexpress@telkomsa.net

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SLINGS

STRADDLE CARRIER

TRUCK MOUNTED

MH Dawood Plant Services

Haggie

T: +27 (0) 11 601 8400 E: distribution@haggie.co.za W: www.scaw.co.za

STEEL WIRE ROPES

CB Lifting

T: +27 (0) 22 719 1437 E: info@cblifting.co.za W: www.cblifting.co.za

Combi Lift

T: +27 (0) 11 900 8010 E: victor@solutions-4u.co.za W: www.combilift.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 496 1007 F: +27 (0) 11 496 1198 E: info@mhdawood.co.za W: www.mhdawood.co.za

TRAINING

TELEHANDLERS

Kemach Forklifts

T: +27 (0) 11 826 6710 E: info@kemachjcb.co.za W: www.kemachjcb.co.za

LMI Academy

T: +27 (0) 11 475 5876 E: info@lmi-academy.co.za W: www.lmi-academy.co.za

Crane Clinic

T: +27 (0) 11 902 7379 E: reception@craneclinic.co.za W: www.craneclinic.co.za

HIAB SA (PTY) LTD

C: +27 (0) 11 865 1425 E: sales@hiup.co.za W: www.hiup.co.za

Smith Capital Equipment MCLS Training

Manitou

Haggie

T: +27 (0) 11 601 8400 E: distribution@haggie.co.za W: www.scaw.co.za

T: +27 (0) 10 601 3000 E: info.msa@manitou-group.com W: www.manitou.com

T: +27 (0) 82 506 5899 T: +27 (0) 73 089 0624 E: sinky@mclstraining.co.za W: www.mclstraining.co.za

T: +27 (0) 11 873 9830 E: mail@smithcapital.co.za W: www.smithcapital.co.za

WINCHES

TOWER CRANES Umholi

T: +27 (0) 11 914 2210/11 F: +27 (0) 11 914 2209 E: umholi@umholi.co.za W: www.umholi.co.za

Liebherr Africa

T: +27 (0) 11 365 2000 E: info.laf@liebherr.com W: www.liebherr.com

Phakamisa Safety Consultants T: +27 (0) 11 462 9620/1 F: +27 (0) 11 462 9620 E: potto@icon.co.za W: www.phakamisasafety.co.za

Providing a specialised recruitment service to the lifting equipment industry.

We can assist with placing qualified:

Dymot Engineering

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