Safer, Smarter and Faster Lifting

This article was written by Katherine Crichton and published in the April 2007 issue of Manufacturers' Monthly.
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Ensuring the highest level of worker safety while maintaining optimum productivity is often a concern for manufacturers, but recent advances in crane technology provides peace of mind.

Health and safety in the workplace is a vital issue for the manufacturing industry but the latest developments in crane design means manufacturers are not only looking at cranes as a safety device but also as a way of increasing productivity. SAFER, SMARTER AND FASTER LIFTING ARTICLE (PDF) or PRINTABLE VERSION (PDF 70 KB)

Cranes increase efficiency

This article was published in the March/April 2007 issue of MHD - Supply Chain Solutions magazine.
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When many people hear the word crane the image that comes to mind is a very large piece of equipment used at a construction site or dock area to lift tens or even hundreds of tonnes.

The trend in the manufacturing industry, however, is towards the use of workstation cranes. these are much smaller and can be in a monorail, gantry or jib configuration, depending on the area the crane needs to cover. CRANES INCREASE EFFICIENCY (PDF)

Factories enjoy lighter side of cranes

This article was written by Sarah Colyer and published in the February 2007 issue of Factory Equipment News (FEN).
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The logic of using a cumbersome overhead crane to lift a 30kg load is no logic at all, but manual lifting is an irresponsible alternative. Thankfully, smaller workstation cranes are just starting to occupy 'a place of their own' in the market, a number of crane companies recently testified.

Dawn McFarlane, managing director of Bomac Engineering told FEN manufacturers are increasingly interested in smaller workstation cranes.

"It used to be that the thinking that if we need to lift 30kg then why not have a crane that can lift 1000kg? This is like using a hammer to crack an egg when a spoon works better," she explained. FEN ARTICLE (PDF) or PRINTABLE VERSION (PDF 70 KB)

Bomac offers industry an innovative solution

This article was published in the October 2006 issue of Manufacturers' Monthly.
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"Thinking outside the box has often led to the most innovative solutions, particularly when designing and manufacturing products for industrial applications. According to the judges, family-owned Bomac Engineering and winner of the Innovative Industrial Product of the Year, is no exception." MANUFACTURERS' MONTHLY ARTICLE (PDF)

Bomac a Finalist in The Age/Dun and Bradstreet Victorian Business Awards

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This award is given by invitation only and is based on financial situation as analysed by D & B. The awards "seek to promote, acknowledge and reward Victorian businesses for outstanding business achievement and financial performance."

Criteria for selection include assessment of financial risk factors as well as any pending court or collection actions and overall performance. If this all adds up to a low risk of major financial troubles and a strong likelihood of continued financial growth then a company can be considered for the award.

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