CRANE SERVICE DELIVERS FOR OUTBACK REGION
The introduction of a new crane hire service for the outback region will provide further options for prospective clients.
Based in Port August, Macweld Crane Hire is a recently formed partnership between AMY Nominees Pty Ltd and Fleurieu Cranes Pty Ltd.
The Macweld brand has been established for over a decade, based in Adelaide, but with the new ownership has relocated to Footner Road, Port Augusta to service and provide a presence for the Far North Region and Upper Spencer Gulf.
The services provided by the mobile crane fleet has always been first class. Macweld Crane Hire has now entered into a new chapter of its impressive history with the transition of the business into a partnership which will see these services available across the broader region.
Local AMY entities, Ian Crombie and David Brown hold positions as Directors of Macweld Cranes. Ian told the Times, “It’s really exciting for AMY Nominees to enter into a new business. This opportunity has only come about because of the success of AMY Nominees over the past 6 years since we started the waste services contract at Prominent Hill. I am proud of our achievements and the contribution we can make to the Coober Pedy community and the broader region as our businesses provide increased employment and job opportunities for local people and the economic benefits that brings to the town. Macweld Cranes will bring further opportunities in employment and training which will increase as the business grows with the support of the local community.”
Macweld Crane Manager, Michael Madeley, has been involved in the construction industry for over 20 years. For the past 8 years, Michael has focused on the crane industry and has qualifications and experience in operations, rigging, business management and assessment.
Bill Ryan, the general manager of the partner company, AMY Nominees Pty Ltd, has held a presence in various roles working in the region over the past 20 years. Bill has recently been involved in the sub-leasing and infrastructure development of Mabel Creek Station and working with the Umoona and Coober Pedy Councils to establish a land management program for Coober Pedy and the immediate region.
Ryan Palmer has been with Fleurieu Cranes for the last 12 years. Having held various rolls at Fleurieu Cranes from rigging, crane driving, bookings coordinator, supervising and now managing all of their depots, Ryan is there to provide support and backing for Michael and Macweld Cranes. Ryan has a vast experience in all aspects of the crane industry and has worked in many different aspects of it including working in Olympic Dam, Prominent Hill, Ginko, Moomba, Starfish Hill Wind Farm, Adelaide Desalination Plant, tower crane erection and dismantle, major project and upgrades in Adelaide down to the even the smallest of jobs.
Bill told the Times, “This is an exciting business development for the AMY community and the 50/50 partnership with Fleurieu Cranes provides AMY Nominees the opportunity to extend its business portfolio beyond the parameters of the Prominent Hill mine site. AMY Nominees has a proven track record and reputation in business operating the entire waste recovery operation, labour hire and equipment hire at Prominent Hill mine and owning a successful cattle property in Mabel Creek Station. Macweld Cranes is a progression to further establish our business criteria and demonstrate the capability for Aboriginal owned businesses to strive and succeed.”
Macweld Cranes is a unique business combining a local presence and experience with the power and equipment backing of one of South Australia’s largest crane operators – Fleurieu Cranes. Fleurieu Cranes is 100% South Australian owned with a modern fleet of over 30 cranes and 90 personnel with associated freight support and access equipment.
The Macweld vision is to uphold and expand on its position as an industry leader in South Australia by providing cost effective solutions to all prospective customers in crane hire, logistics and material handling.
Michael Madeley told the Regional Times “The crane business is highly competitive and to succeed requires something special. By branching out we’re providing direct access to the far north residents and businesses operating in the region. All prospective clients can be assured that they will receive reliable service from our modern fleet of cranes. We will invest in the region through our business to exceed customers’ expectations”.
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Figure 1 Ian Crombie and David Brown, Directors of Macweld Cranes inspect the 35t unit
