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