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15 October 2019
New Owners for Gough Group
In October 2019 the Gough Group was acquired by Sime Darby Berhad.
26 February 2019
Palfinger Unveils First Crawler Crane
The new Palfinger Crawler will “transform” the industry ...
15 November 2018
Sparking Competition to Support Energy Sector
Annual Connection is an iconic event, showcases the talents of the enery industry's brightest stars.
08 March 2018
Giant knuckle boom crane arrives in New Zealand
The only crane of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, the PK200002L SH knuckle boom crane, will soon be a key part of the New Zealand construction scene.
11 May 2017
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20 November 2015
Palfinger Delivers NZ’s Biggest Knuckle Boom Crane
The brief was simple Tom Ryan wanted the biggest crane capacity possible fitted onto the front of a tractor unit, and remain below the legal
27 October 2015
Powerful Teamwork at Line Mechanic Competition
Every year the Connexis’ Annual Connection Line Mechanic Competition provides an opportunity to showcase the best and brightest in the power industry ... Read more
12 February 2015
Palfinger for the New Queen of the Fleet
Last year saw the arrival of NZ's largest, newest fast ferry -featuring a Palfinger PK4501M knuckle boom crane ... Read more ...
26 August 2014
Radio Control Increases Crane Safety
One of the most significant and popular advances in modern truck-mounted cranes is radio remote-control, says Gough Palfinger New Zealand’s national manager, Duncan Phillips. Read
12 July 2014
Guru Sets Sail
In February of this year ProFab Engineering in Palmerston North delivered the new 24m offshore supply vessel Guru. Gough Palfinger and Gough Cat were key suppliers
12 March 2014
Eight Palfinger Cranes to Austral Ships
Gough Palfinger Australia has outfitted the first delivery Cape Class patrol boat, the 58.1 metre ‘Cape St. George’, with a PK 12000 MA knuckle boom deck
12 February 2013
New Zealand’s Largest Knuckle Boom Crane
Timaru-based Hilton Haulage Transport Ltd has purchased the largest knuckle boom crane to be fitted to a truck in New Zealand. Read more ...
12 January 2012
Palfinger's Great Combination for Payload, Capacity & Reach
Palfinger’s PK60002G cranes have combined with 10 wheeler Hino’s, to provide McIntosh Bros Cranes and Tally-ho Industries with a large format truck-crane combination with the ability
12 May 2011
Reefton Crane Hire’s Latest Generation Palfinger
The West Coast’s Reefton Crane Hire has taken delivery of the latest generation extra high performance crane from PALFINGER New Zealand. Read more ...
12 May 2011
Palfinger Goes Beekeeping
A Steens Honey 4WD at work transporting Bee Hives in remote hill country, features a Palfinger PK4200 new generation small crane. Read more ...
12 April 2011
Top of the “Lines” for Otago Power Services
Otago Power Services in Gore have taken delivery of the first Palfinger PK16002 in the South Island – a crane specified especially for the New Zealand
12 February 2011
Austrian Paralympian Wins with a Little Help from Goughs
Austrian Paralympic athlete Thomas Geierspichler overcame unexpected adversity to win the 5000m at the recent Paralympic Athletics World Championships in Christchurch. Read more ...
12 November 2010
Palfinger Cranes add their Support to Earthquake Repairs
Stark Bros and Lyttleton Engineering’ Palfinger Cranes are put to work in the week after the 4th September Canterbury Earthquake. Read more ...
12 October 2010
Palfinger Training Boosts Service Excellence
Specialist Palfinger Service training held in October has further enhanced the knowledge and expertise of the local New Zealand service network. Read more ...
10 October 2010
New Expansion Phase for Palfinger
The Gough Group has signalled a new expansion phase with the successful acquisition of the Palfinger dealership in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Read more
12 November 2009
Palfinger Tail Lifts Prove Popular
The new MBB PALFINGER range has proven very popular says PALFINGER NZ national manager Duncan Phillips. Read more ...
