Capital Equipment News April 2017

Heavy lift projects pay dividends for Johnson Crane Hire Development in Africa continues and this has seen an increased need for capable lifting specialists. Johnson Crane Hire’s established reputation as a lifting special- ist that gets the job done is starting to pay dividends for the company. Significantly, the company operates a fleet of cranes that offers the necessary depth and range of cranes, but it is the heavy lift capabili- ty that really sets the company apart from other crane hire operators. lift requires the ability to engineer the lift from the initial assessment right the way through to the actual completion of the job. Of importance is that Johnson Crane Hire can undertake these mammoth projects in a seamless operation,” adds Robson.

Johnson Crane Hire’s heavy lift division uses 3D CAD software for both the design and engineering of the lift, as well as the simulation thereof. “With full time and dedicated mechanical engineers as part of our heavy lift team, we understand the complexity and requirements that go into the planning and execution of these complex lifts,” says Robson. “This level of attention to detail is essential during the planning stages.” Planning is a critical activity, especially when undertaking specialised lifts in remote areas. Robson says the company is no stranger to working in Africa and is well positioned to extend its footprint even though there are differences from country to country. The lifting specialist has the distinct advantage of understanding the conditions across the continent. b

Operating the largest heavy lift fleet of cranes in sub-Saharan Africa, the company is able to undertake complex heavy lift assignments with ease. Steve Robson, executive business development at Johnson Crane Hire, is quick to point out that this is not just because of the enormous investment in its fleet of cranes, but also because the company has the depth of resources to underpin its service offering. “Having such large and comprehensive fleet is without doubt a major differentiator, but we believe that the proficiency of our people is just as important,” he says. “Undertaking such a complex and specialised activity as heavy

Johnson Crane Hire operates the largest heavy lift fleet of cranes in sub-Saharan Africa.

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