The new pole jack dunnage block (May, 2016)

Redmond Gary Australia has been approached by Essential Energy’s HSE Design and Improvements Coordinator who had the idea to further develop the fibre reinforced dunnage that is currently being used for their MEWP’s and Crane Borers. The problem was discussed regarding using pole jacks on unstable or soft surfaces. Suitable dunnage block was developed in conjunction with Essential Energy. The …

Redmond Gary Australia at the Bicsi Exhibition (May, 2016)

Redmond Gary Australia exhibited once again at the Bicsi South Pacific Conference and Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour, Sydney. The Bicsi exhibition is all about installation of fibre optic cables. Traditionally, representatives of Bicsi have been involved in the construction industry putting fibre optic networks into high rise buildings and other infrastructure projects but now they are expanding their operations …

New 2.5 Tonne Self Loading Cable Trailer (May, 2016)

Redmond Gary Australia has introduced a 2.5 tonne Self Loading Cable Trailer (SLCT) into our range of cable handling equipment. This new design has evolved by aiming to meet our customers’ specific operational requirements, including the ability to load from uneven ground and enable one operator to safely and efficiently load drums of up to 2500kg and at the same …

Australian Super Triathlon (April, 2016)

This year Redmond Gary Australia entered one team into the Australian Super Triathlon, held at the Gold Coast Spit on 30th April. The team consisted of Iain Mitchelhill (Engineering Manager), Peter Danks (Service Foreman) and Michael Danks (Mechanical Engineer). In addition, we had one single entry with Ryan Ristuccia (RG Composites). The team had to complete an individual course working …

Redmond Gary Australia Delivers TL17M MEWP to Norfolk Island (March, 2016)

A team of four RGA Employees have recently returned from a trip to Norfolk Island where they fitted the new TL17M model EWP onto an existing HINO cab chassis. This new EWP replaces the older model 17M EWP previously used on the island for a little over 10 years. Given the isolation of Norfolk Island, the logistics of this build …

Celebration of Neil Brightwell’s 75th birthday (February, 2016)

One of Redmond Gary’s longest serving employees, Neil Brightwell, has recently celebrated his 75th birthday. Neil, the paymaster, has been with the company since 1984 and although he describes himself on a daily basis as being ‘old and decrepit’, he shows no interest in retiring anytime soon. Neil has had an interesting and varied work history including spending a year …

Redmond Gary Christmas Party (December, 2015)

The staff Christmas party was held on Friday, 11th December at The Glades Golf Course at Robina. This year staff were encouraged to dress up with a Christmas theme. Some brave staff came along in fancy dress. The competition winner was Kelvin Moroney – dressed a Christmas Fairy although some staff begged to differ. A number of games were organised …

2015 Connexis Annual Connection line mechanics and cable joiners competition (October, 2015)

Redmond Gary Australia attended the 2015 Connexis Annual Connection line mechanics and cable joiners competition, held in Hamilton, New Zealand. This was the fifth year that Redmond Gary attended the competition, as an exhibitor, this year the event returned to Hamilton from Christchurch and we were represented by David Weaver, Sales Manager and Darren Hoare, Customer Support Officer. This competition represents …

Redmond Gary Australia is very proud of their auto electrical apprentice Drew Clement-Mudge. (August, 2015)

Redmond Gary Australia is very proud of their auto electrical apprentice Drew Clement-Mudge. Drew has been an outstanding apprentice throughout his time at Redmond Gary Australia and recently competed in the World Skills – TAFE competition held early August on the Gold Coast. The competition was for auto electricians and included four tasks that were judged by external industry representatives …