Maintenance work in high-value industrial environments such as silos, blast furnaces, co-generation plants, and boilers often faces a key challenge: space. Sometimes, access is limited to a 45 cm manhole, which means traditional lifting equipment cannot work effectively.

When the largest circus in the world goes on tour, ‘standard’ solutions are no longer enough. The legendary Circus Krone, founded in 1905, is not only one of the largest but also one of the most traditional circuses in the world. The ensemble boasts the largest circus tent of its kind, with which it tours around 30 cities across Germany every year.

Juanita Pienaar spoke with Mark Bates and Rob Cook, Directors of ZLT Cranes, about the introduction of the ZAT600V653G all-terrain crane and its implications for the local market.

Juanita Pienaar spoke with David Lawry, Owner of Machinery for Africa, to explore how contractors are navigating the shifting economics of equipment procurement in a constrained and uncertain market.

In the demanding landscape of Southern African heavy industry, from the sprawling mines of the Northern Cape to the rapid infrastructure developments in Gauteng, the phrase "working at heights" has evolved. It is no longer just about reaching a point; it is about what you can do once you get there, and how safely you can return.