GM BADEN has been acquired by the Brisbane based crane specialist, James Equipment . In announcing the acquisition, Peter Shelton, general manager of James Equipment said “Our two companies ideally complement one another. While James Equipment is a market leader in the truck mounted hydraulic crane market segment, GM Baden is an acknowledged industry authority in the all-terrain segment. When combined we can now offer customers the most comprehensive sales and service coverage across both market segments.”
As the authorised Australian distributor for the Japanese built Tadano range of cranes, James Equipment has established itself as a player in truck mounted hydraulic crane market. “GM Baden has a well deserved reputation in the crane industry as being leaders in the all-terrain market. Their past association with the Liebherr cranes has provided GM Baden with an impressive service support infrastructure and network,” says Peter Shelton. “Over a period of time, the service support structures in place at GM Baden will be integrated into the James Equipment organisation. The breadth and depth of technical support, service and spare parts available from the combined resources of James Equipment and GM Baden will be exceptional.”
GM Baden commenced trading in 1988 and built substantial service facilities in both Sydney and Brisbane. The Sydney workshop at Arndell Park employs 35 staff and has individual sections for engine, transmission and hydraulic repairs plus a fully equipped engine dyno test room. The spare parts department holds $1.5 million worth of parts. Operators in the field are supported with eight service vehicles offering a 24 hour on-call service. Over the past 15 years, James Equipment has developed a broad knowledge base of crane engineering and a network of international suppliers. James Equipment has a range of used cranes in stock from international manufacturers including Demag, Kato, Liebherr, and Kobelco.
Source: Construction Contractor
