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TVL Training is a level 2 BBBEE (new scorecard) registered SAQA skills development provider. With 33 years of experience, specializing in the training and licensing of lifting and earthmoving equipment operators. TVL Training also provide accredited safety and skills training. The MD is Michael Posthumus with 22 plus years experience in the training industry. Why we do what we do? At TVL Training we are passionate about: Developing people Increasing safety in the work place I

Kwick Access Rentals (Pty) Ltd is a South African access equipment rental company specialising in Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) and height-safety solutions. Launched in late 2025 and continuing as an active weekly programme throughout 2026, Smart Start Monday is a digital safety awareness initiative designed to bridge the gap between formal operator training and the everyday behaviours that prevent workplace incidents. It forms a core part of Kwick Access Rentals’ l

Between 5 and 30 May 2026, Worldwide Load Testing Specialists (Pty) Ltd (WWLTS) delivered two compressed marine-crane proof-testing campaigns for Dormac Shipyards: BBC Opal at Dormac Shipyard, Durban, from 5-9 May, and BBC Onyx at Richards Bay Harbour from 27-30 May. The work supported the vessels’ five-year class inspection requirements under the attending DNV surveyor. WWLTS engineered the load application and rigging studies, supplied the water-bag, rigging and loadmeasure

Johnson Crane Hire, operating through Johnson Aguado Wind, deserves consideration for the Southern African Lifting Awards Project of the Year for the successful execution of one of the region’s largest and most technically demanding wind-turbine lifting programmes. The Impofu Wind Farm project in the Eastern Cape required the coordinated installation of 57 Nordex N163 wind turbine generators, each installed on a 120-metre concrete tower. According to the project scope, the tu

As warehouses face growing pressure to improve productivity, increase safety, and adapt to rapidly changing operational demands autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have become critical component of modern intralogistics strategies. However, successful automation requires more than technical capability. It demands seamless integration, user acceptance, flexibility, and intuitive operation. The Jungheinrich EAE 212a Autonomous Mobile robot (AMR) has emerged as a benchmark solution

Having over the years become the recipient of several ‘firsts’ in terms of new Liebherr crane models in South Africa and even in Africa, Allied Crane Hire, a South African-headquartered mobile crane specialist that operates across sub-Saharan Africa, has taken delivery of the very first Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 mobile crane on the continent. Springs (South Africa), 5 November 2025 – Allied Crane Hire officially welcomed a new addition to its ever-growing Liebherr mobile crane f

For more than five decades, John Keenan Bowman has helped shape South Africa’s truck-mounted lifting industry - not only through the cranes he has sold and the businesses he has built, but through the products he introduced, the applications he helped develop, the customers he advised and the people he mentored. His career began in the early 1970s selling HIAB cranes for 600 SA. More than fifty years later, at 75, he remains actively involved in the industry, meeting custome

In 1966, the South African lifting landscape was entirely reliant on the whims of European and global supply chains. The local market was flooded with imported parts, making local operations vulnerable, dependent, and fundamentally constrained. Enter Joseph “Sepp” Kleiner. With a bold vision, unyielding grit, and a fierce belief in South African engineering capabilities, he founded Condra. Sepp did not just build a company; he pioneered an entire sector. By refusing to follow

Quick Lift Cranes is a specialist lifting services provider focused on complex, confinedspace, and precision lifting operations across industrial and commercial environments. The company has developed an innovative service model centred on compact, adaptable lifting systems that allow safe and efficient execution of lifts in environments where conventional cranes cannot operate effectively. This service innovation combines advanced spider crane technology, interchangeable li

MYCRANE was created to solve a persistent service problem in crane procurement: customers often have to call multiple suppliers, work through fragmented relationships, compare inconsistent quotations and technical information, and separately coordinate engineering, commercial terms and mobilisation. During the past 12 months, MYCRANE has significantly expanded its response from a digital rental platform into an integrated procurement and fulfilment service across the UAE, Ind

Since founding Technical Integrated Services Lda (TIS) in 2022, he has grown the company into one of the country’s leading providers of lifting equipment inspection, certification, crane maintenance, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), rope access, emergency fire and rescue, technical training, and engineering support for the energy and industrial sectors. Vision & Strategic Leadership Dr. Abraham’s vision is to establish Southern Africa as a region recognised for world-class lift

Developing a competent rigger takes classroom learning, repeated practical application, and experience in the workplace. The Rigging Academy of South Africa (RASA) brings these elements together through occupational training, assessment and trade-test preparation, helping learners build skills relevant to the demands of the lifting industry. With operations in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, and Johannesburg, Gauteng, RASA supports people at different stages of their careers. Its p

Born and educated in Graaff Reinet in the Karoo. After completing matric, and military service, Piet did articles for 4 years and studied part time at University of Port Elizabeth for a law diploma. He was also a Captain in the SADF serving with his Infantry Regiment Groot Karoo. Joined Mc Kinnon Chain in 1996 in Port Elizabeth as a technical representative and when leaving in 1999, was Marketing Director and part owner of Mc Kinnon Chain. Responsibilities included marketing

Sarens successfully engineered and executed specialized lifting operations for the rehabilitation works at Kariba Dam, one of Africa’s most significant hydroelectric power facilities. The project involved the operation of a Sennebogen 5500 mounted on a floating pontoon to perform critical lifting activities within the cofferdam area under technically demanding conditions. Due to the complexity of operating a large crawler crane on a floating structure, extensive engineering c

We were tasked with the turnkey design, manufacture, and structural validation of a highly specialised, 25 ton capacity semi-portal double girder crane. Engineered and built entirely in house at our Germiston facility in Gauteng, South Africa, this massive asset was designed to operate outdoors 365 days a year under some of the most punishing climatic conditions on the African continent. Our core lifting objective was to provide continuous, high capacity material handling acr

Creating a New Level of Product Transparency For decades, lifting equipment has relied on physical documentation, paper certificates and separate databases to provide essential product information. While these methods have supported the industry for many years, they create challenges in today’s increasingly connected world. Important documents can become misplaced, information can be difficult to access, and the connection between a physical product and its supporting documen

Marble Hall Citrus, one of South Africa’s largest citrus pack houses, operated a mixed materials handling fleet of approximately 20 forklifts — 14 diesel and 6 electric lead-acid. The fleet had grown organically rather than by design, with equipment specified machine by machine rather than against the work each machine actually performed. Our approach Rather than conduct a like-for-like replacement exercise, Orizen began with a full fleet and operational assessment built on m

Lovemore Zwane is a hardworking and safety-focused Assistant Crane Technician with more than five years of experience in the inspection, maintenance, operation and repair of lifting equipment. Since joining Lowveld Lifting Company in 2019, he has developed valuable practical experience while maintaining a strong commitment to occupational health and safety. In his role, Lovemore assists with crane inspections, maintenance and repairs, performs Lifting Tackle Inspector duties

Violet Mamabolo’s journey into the lifting industry reflects determination, technical growth, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. After matriculating from Hwiti High School in 2018 with Geography and Life Sciences, she faced financial constraints that delayed her pursuit of higher education. Rather than allowing these challenges to define her future, Violet established a small beauty business in 2019, working as a nail and eyelash technician. Managing her

Working in partnership with Crane & Hoist, Marlboro Crane Hire is undertaking a demanding HRSG module lifting operation where restricted site space makes precision and careful planning essential. Heavy lifting is not determined by load weight alone. In some operations, the greatest challenge lies in the space available to position the crane, manage the lifting arrangement and manoeuvre a substantial load into its required position. In Mozambique, Marlboro Crane Hire is workin