Axel Johnson International Strengthens Rental Offering with Acquisition of Lifting Gear Hire & Sales

Axel Johnson International’s Lifting Solutions Group strengthens its Western Australian presence with the acquisition of Lifting Gear Hire & Sales (LGHS). The move improves the group's ability to provide high-quality lifting and rigging equipment rentals to industries such as construction, resources, engineering, and offshore.

Lifting Solutions Group has strengthened its rental offering through the acquisition of Perth-based Lifting Gear Hire & Sales (LGHS), a leading provider of specialized lifting and rigging equipment. LGHS’s product range includes spreader beams, lifting beams, personnel cages, winches, and chain blocks—essential equipment for customers with complex lifting requirements.

“The acquisition of LGHS is a strategic step in expanding the groups rental capabilities in Western Australia and we see strong synergies between LGHS and our existing rental business in Melbourne, Dynamic Rigging Hire,” says Claes Fredlund, Regional Director APAC at Axel Johnson International. “Their expertise and strong reputation align perfectly with our commitment to providing innovative, high-quality solutions that enhance both efficiency and sustainability.”

LGHS has built its success on operational excellence and a circular business model that prioritizes refurbishment and reuse, reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency. This approach supports Axel Johnson International’s broader sustainability goals and reinforces the value of rental solutions in today’s market.

Damien Treverrow, Manager at LGHS: “By joining forces, we can further strengthen our service offering and ensure that businesses across Western Australia have access to the best lifting solutions, backed by expert knowledge and sustainable practices.”

“This is an exciting development for both LGHS and our customers,” says Eric Spence, former owner of Lifting Gear Hire & Sales.

This partnership marks an important milestone in strengthening the Lifting Solutions Group’s presence in Western Australia while expanding its footprint in the rental market, ensuring greater flexibility and availability for customers.

About Lifting Solutions Group
Lifting Solutions is a global leader in lifting equipment and steel wire rope. With a presence in 19 countries, the companies within the group united combine a deep know-how and a successful history, spanning over centuries. In Australia, Lifting Solutions Group operates under four companies Certex Lifting, Stenhouse, Total Lifting & Rigging and Dynamic Rigging Hire. Providing wire rope, hoists, overhead cranes, and other lifting products together with a wide range of related services, the group caters to a diverse sector, including renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, ports, construction, offshore, pulp and paper, mining, and steel. liftingsolutionsgroup.com