The Crane Association of New Zealand and the The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Sign Memorandum of Understanding

Wellington, New Zealand – November 11, 2024 

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) and The Crane Association of New Zealand are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a stronger partnership, aimed at fostering collaboration, mutual support, and the sharing of resources and expertise to benefit their respective members and industries.

The MoU, signed by Sarah Toase, CEO of The Crane Association of New Zealand and Justin Boehm, Regional Manager – ANZ for LEEA, outlines the objectives and scope of the partnership, which include promoting knowledge sharing and best practices, enhancing member value, and collaborating on joint events, workshops, technical documents, and training programs.

Key Objectives of the Partnership:

·       Promote knowledge sharing and best practices between the Parties.
·       Enhance the value provided to the members of both organisations.
·       Collaborate on joint events, workshops, technical documents, technical queries, and training programs.
·       Support advocacy and policy initiatives that benefit the industries represented by the Parties.
·       Facilitate networking opportunities for members of both organisations.

Scope of Collaboration: The partnership will involve organising and promoting joint conferences, seminars, and workshops, sharing research and publications, coordinating advocacy efforts on common issues and facilitating networking opportunities through joint events. Additionally, both organisations are committed to supporting the promotion of GLAD (Global Lifting Awareness Day) annually.

Quotes: "We are excited to formalise our partnership with The Crane Association of New Zealand. This MoU represents a significant step forward in our efforts to enhance collaboration and support within the lifting equipment and crane industries," said Justin Boehm, Regional Manager – ANZ for LEEA.

Sarah Toase, CEO of The Crane Association of New Zealand, added, "This partnership will enable us to leverage the strengths and expertise of both organisations to better serve our members and advance our shared goals. We look forward to working closely with LEEA to achieve these objectives."

About LEEA: The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is a globally recognised trade association for all those involved in the lifting industry worldwide. LEEA represents members interests in both Australia and New Zealand and is dedicated to promoting safety, standards, and best practices in the lifting industry.

About The Crane Association of New Zealand: The Crane Association of New Zealand is the national body representing the crane industry in New Zealand. The association advocates for the interests of its members and promotes safety, training, and best practices within the industry.

For more information, please contact:

·       Justin Boehm Regional Manager – ANZ, LEEA Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 (0) 400 001 000

·       Sarah Toase CEO, The Crane Association of New Zealand Email: [email protected] Phone: +64 (0) 27 680 0009