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AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST KNUCKLE CRANE LANDS IN MELBOURNE Victorian Crane Hire (VCH) is one of Australia’s leading crane trucks and logistics specialists. Established in 2017 by merging six of Victoria’s largest crane truck companies into one, VCH is home to the largest crane truck fleet in Victoria. MANAGING OVER 100 PIECES OF equipment boasting lift capacities ranging from 0 to 195ton metre and reaches of 0 to 52m, is no mean feat says operations manager Ryan Elmasri. “We pride ourselves on bringing together the best people, processes, and technologies to help our customers with their heavy lifting and haulage needs. VCH offers an effective and efficient tailored logistics solution to seamlessly integrate with the needs of our customers. “Through our central and unified coordination technology, our logistics team can formulate the most effective and efficient combination of cranes, expert personnel and services based on
the unique criteria of each job,” he said. The VCH fleet of 50+ crane trucks are strategically located in the Southeast and Western regions of Melbourne, across two sites, and offer capabilities that are unlike any in Australia. No matter the size or the complexity of the task at hand, the VCH team has the experience, expertise and equipment to complete projects in a timely and affordable manner. VCH was created through vertical integration/acquisition by its sister company, EI Group. A significant amount of EI groups budget was spent on logistics, which incentivised its shareholders to acquire its logistics suppliers. Australia’s largest knuckle crane, VCH’S Fassi 195tm, 52 metre vertical reach, 750kg at 52 metres.
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VCH provides a tailor-made and holistic solution to all its valued customers. VCH is able to offer an endto-end solution which includes project management, site checks, permits, logistical coordination, crane hire and heavy haulage across Australia, traffic management, dogmen and electrical spotters. As a result of its wide range of equipment it is regarded as the largest and most comprehensive provider of its kind. VCH brings technology to what was a relatively archaic industry which enables the organisation to offer a superior service. • VCH’s fleet includes: • Mobile knuckle cranes • Crane Semi’s • Crane trucks • Frannas • Prime Movers • Flat tops • Drop decks • Extendable trailers • Ramp trailers “VCH is home to the largest mobile knuckle cranes in the country. Two of a kind in Australia, the Fassi 150- and 195t metre cranes are exceptional pieces of equipment and are contemporary to the crane hire industry,” said Elmasri. The remotely operated crane has multiple flection points allowing it to extend vertically to a desired height, and then protract at a different angle within a range of 360 degrees. Remote operation ensures adherence to the highest levels of safety and allows operators to work within an exclusion zone away from harm. The Fassi 150 www.cranesandlifting.com.au
