LiftEx Gold Coast takes place on 12-13th September 2024 at the Event Centre, Star Hotel on Australia’s Gold Coast. The essential two-day exhibition and conference brings together lifting and height safety equipment suppliers with end-users engaged in operating, inspecting, and testing lifting equipment in Mining, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Construction, Ports & Marine, and Renewable Energy.

LiftEx Gold Coast is completely free to attend, which also includes coffee breaks, lunch and drinks and canapés at the Drinks Reception. This makes it the ideal event for networking, connecting and engaging with the Australian Lifting Sector, as well as enhancing safe lifting practice. To attend, register at events.leeaint.com/liftex-gold-coast.

Speaker sessions

LiftEx has scheduled a programme of informative speaker sessions covering both days of the event. There will be expert insights on matters such as the development of AS4991 – Lifting Devices, with expert opinion on how to better develop this ‘catch-all’ standard, which is a longstanding topic of contention. There will be an opportunity to gain practical tools for manufacturing companies to increase diversity in their workplace and remain competitive and become market leaders.

After a welcome from Justin Boehm, LEEA’s Regional Manager – Australia & New Zealand, the speaker sessions will commence with Teagan Dowler from the Queensland Government’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water presenting on ‘Women in Industry’. Tower Crane Training is next on the agenda with Warwick Bright looking at ‘Pre-Use Inspections for Riggers and Dogmen’. This free training session, offered through LEEA’s Licensed Training Centre, is valued at over $600.

In ‘The Queensland Government Code of Practice’ session, Stuart Davies of the Government’s Office of Industrial Relations, will explain how it is investigating ways to better protect workers by implementing a possible change to the way concrete panels are lifted. Delegates will hear about these changes and the implications for the Lifting Industry. Day one’s programme will be concluded with a panel session on ‘Standards development and industry issues’ featuring Justin Boehm, Ashlea Johnson of Bunzl Safety and Stuart Edwards of Edwards Heavy Lift.

Day two of the speaker session commences with a panel discussing the LEEA Military Training Scheme launch. The MTS will connect skilled and experienced individuals transitioning from the armed forces into civilian life and potential employment in the lifting industry.

This launch will be followed by a briefing from Matt Barber, Director of Membership at LEEA, on the Association’s programme updates and developments, which will change the face of service delivery in the region.

Next comes a session titled: ‘NOPSEMA – Safer and more sustainable Offshore Operations’. The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and environmental integrity of offshore energy projects. As the Australian offshore wind sector gains momentum, NOPSEMA will provide critical insights into safer and more sustainable offshore operations.

The speaker sessions will culminate with a thought provoking presentation on the ‘Beaconsfield mining disaster – 18 years on, what have we learned?’ It will be delivered by Brant Webb, one of two miners who survived the tragic collapse at the Beaconsfield gold mine in 2006. His story of survival and resilience is nothing short of extraordinary. Brant and fellow miner Todd Russell were trapped 1 kilometre below the surface for two weeks, after the mine collapsed killed a third miner, Larry Knight. Their condition was unknown for a full 5 days before rescuers found them alive. Brant’s experience has given him a unique perspective on safety, resilience, and the human capacity to endure. His story serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety protocols and procedures in high-risk environments.

Leea LiftEx Conference and Awards at Sydney Maritime Museum 2023. Photography by Quentin Jones/think Mammoth.

Leea LiftEx Conference and Awards at Sydney Maritime Museum 2023. Photography by Quentin Jones/think Mammoth.

Exhibitors

Visitors to LiftEx Gold Coast will also discover an exhibition show floor packed with cutting-edge technologies from local and country-wide suppliers of lifting and height safety equipment. These will include:

Andromeda Industries manufactures Superflex steel cable, slings and steel flat woven slings to meet industrial applications, such as mining.

Austlift is a Lifting Industry wholesaler offering lifting and rigging, load restraint and height safety products as well as the installation and service of tailgates, docks, cranes and other material handling equipment.

Bridco is a wholesale supplier of a range of stainless steel rigging hardware and stainless steel marine fittings.

Cromox will be exhibiting its range of high-quality Grade 60 stainless steel products for industrial lifting including a range of fully stainless hoists and trolleys.

Donaghys has an extensive range of ropes to deliver the most appropriate and economic solution for rope requirements. Founded in New Zealand, the company is backed by over 140 years’ experience.

Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) Corporation provides lifting and moving equipment for hire and sale, including hoisting, pulling, jacking and rigging equipment to meet virtually every conceivable lifting or moving need.

Lincer is a new distributor of the renowned Smart Group brand of Glass Vacuum Robots. It will showcase the SG 350, SG 450, and SG 650 models of glass vacuum robots, which are transforming the industry with their reach and safety features.

LINQ height safety, lifting and rigging products are created using the highest-quality materials engineered for comfort, performance and durability. LINQ’s premium products are certified beyond AS/NZS safety standards.

Pacific Hoists delivers lifting and material handling solutions throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Pewag Australia was opened in 2012, being the chain manufacturer’s first subsidiary to open in the Southern Hemisphere. It provides the service, sales, and support to partners across Australia and New Zealand.

Probst is a solution provider for handling systems of construction and landscaping materials. Its products are designed to help people work safely and more productively.

Ranger Lifting is an Australian owned business providing specialist lifting, rigging and safety solutions to clients in the Mining, Civil, Construction and Rail Industries as well as government sectors.

Titan Lifting Technologies is the brand of Australian company Allan Marketing Group. Its product range covers most of the related products used in the Lifting, Rigging, Mining, Shipping, Construction and Transport Industries.

TNC Cranes supplies solutions for overhead travelling cranes, winches, hoists, wire ropes, spare parts or custom festoon systems as well as routine maintenance, structural inspections and 24/7 emergency breakdown help.

Townley Drop Forge manufactures a range of high quality lifting and rigging components.

Vector Lifting has undertaken a variety of engineering projects both locally and abroad.

WireCo manufactures wire and synthetic ropes. Its distribution centre on the northern Gold Coast carries large stocks of wire ropes for cranes, mining and general industry.

Yoke is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of lifting fittings for chain, wire rope and webbing slings.

LiftEx Gold Coast is organised by The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) to bring together industry professionals from around the world to explore new technologies and best practices in lifting equipment. Safety underpins everything the Association has been doing throughout its history and will continue to do, with zero accidents and injuries being its prime goal. Staff will be on hand to discuss why the LEEA logo carried by members is a recognisable global benchmark of best practice and safety for all sectors.

LEEA would like to thank LiftEx Gold Coast Silver Sponsors Austlift and Pacific Hoists as well as Drinks Reception Sponsor TNC Cranes, and official media partner Cranes and Lifting.

For more information contact: Justin Boehm  or Leah Phelps .

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