Cranes And Lifting September/October 2021

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IN FOCUS / PRESTON HIRE’S SUPERDECK

MAINTAINING THE STRENGTH AND POSITION OF A LEADING BRAND

The SuperDeck service and ongoing maintenance program is a key reason customers can rely on the product.

Loading platforms are a standard fixture on most multi-storey or high-rise projects requiring crane access and Preston Hire has been manufacturing retractable loading platforms for over 20 years under the well-known product name, SuperDeck. Anthony Walsh, Preston Hire’s head of SuperDecks explains more. LOADING PLATFORMS ARE DESIGNED TO increase site safety and productivity by providing a platform for the loading and unloading of construction material for the site. Preston Hire has been manufacturing retractable loading platforms for over 20 years under the well-known product name, SuperDeck. Anthony Walsh was recently appointed as Preston Hire’s Head of SuperDecks and explains how the 40 / CAL September 2021

business intends to maintain its position as the sector’s leading innovator and manufacturer. Walsh began his career as a lift mechanic with a focus on maintenance and repairs. He then moved to various roles where his interest in providing solution-based sales for customers grew. “I’ve been fortunate to work for a number of leading companies in various

industry sectors. Success was largely as a result of finding solutions to difficult projects, offering in-depth knowledge of both local and international standards as well as building great relationships with new and existing suppliers. I joined the Preston Hire team in 2020 as a business development manager for the New South Wales Branch. “I was focused on customers outside www.cranesandlifting.com.au


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Lift of the Month

1min
pages 130-132

Tadano ATFs upgraded

2min
pages 128-129

Elevating rigging to new heights

4min
pages 124-125

Mammoet minimises downtime on maintenance project

4min
pages 126-127

Lifting blind at 340m underground

4min
pages 122-123

Boom Logistics manage huge shed lift

4min
pages 120-121

Liebherr examine eco fuel alternatives

4min
pages 114-115

Continued quest for environmentally sound lubricants and oils

5min
pages 112-113

Gods smile on new Tadano

7min
pages 116-119

Comansa tower crane bridge gap in North America

3min
pages 109-111

New SPT mini crane models are on the way.

6min
pages 103-105

Gleason Cranes back in the hiring line

4min
pages 106-108

Bridon Bekaert focuses on customer service

5min
pages 100-102

Digging Deep for mental wellbeing in construction

6min
pages 96-99

Humma develops with customer help

9min
pages 92-95

Importance of sound financial advice

5min
pages 90-91

SANYs continue to impress customers

7min
pages 84-87

Radioing The Men From Marrs

4min
pages 88-89

New Grove Rough Terrains arrive

3min
pages 78-79

TRT and Max Cranes discuss strategic relationship

7min
pages 80-83

Frannas in grader rescue

7min
pages 74-77

Altra Motion support in action

8min
pages 70-73

The Baden Davis Crane Connection continue endeavour to deliver quality used cranes.

6min
pages 63-65

Tutt Bryant Equipment introduce new HSC crawler

7min
pages 66-69

Having the right insurance broker on your team

10min
pages 58-62

XCMG is back and backed by service and support

5min
pages 54-57

SpanSet helps solve Snowy Hydro restraint issue

5min
pages 52-53

Preston Hire’s SuperDeck sets industry standard

9min
pages 40-43

New tricks for Blue Dog with Liebherr

12min
pages 48-51

TRT and Kobelco progressing nicely

8min
pages 44-47

Frannas take flight with Brolga Cranes

8min
pages 36-39

O’Phee Trailers for Freo Group

6min
pages 32-35

Borger Cranes and Rigging

11min
pages 26-31

Up Front

10min
pages 12-15

CICA Hall of Fame inductee

2min
pages 18-19

CICA Tech Corner

5min
pages 24-25

CICA Presidents report

5min
pages 16-17

CICA Member profile

8min
pages 20-23

CICA Vale

2min
pages 10-11
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