18th February 2022
Through our ever-expanding network and presence across the United States, Wm. O’Brien is pleased to announce the appointment of Giorgo Papantonis as the new US Business Development Manager. Giorgo’s career has spanned over the last 10 years, attaining considerable knowledge and experience that can be brought into the Wm. O’Brien team. Having worked in […]
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12th January 2022
According to the RSA, Driver Fatigue is one of the main contributors of 1 in every 5 road traffic crashes on Irish roads. During CIF Safety Week 2021, Wm. O’Brien highlighted the importance of Driver Safety and Fatigue Maintenance. In any industry, but greatly in the crane industry, whether you are a crane driver, site […]
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15th December 2021
Wm. O’Brien is thrilled to announce the recent appointment of Gordon McKnight to the role of Sales Manager. Gordon brings ample knowledge within the construction industry regarding sales and building strong, lasting relationships. Commenting on his new role, “I’m enthusiastic about joining Wm. O’Brien. Most importantly in maintaining the already established relationships but also […]
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30th November 2021
Great news in the Wm O’Brien office and US operation this month as Wm O’Brien has achieved ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental) and ISO 45001 (health and safety) extension of scope certification for our heavy lift operation in the United States. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is a non-governmental, independent, global organisation that […]
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21st July 2021
The team at WOB have been busy with the development of a ‘Digital Crane Certification Program’ for the WOB Fleet. This means in the very near future all WOB equipment that require certificates of thorough examination, inspection reports etc will be visible to anyone with a smart phone. A WOB NFC sticker is placed at […]
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11th May 2021
The lift plan is fundamental in ensuring a heavy lift is properly planned, resourced and organised so that lifting operations are carried out safely and efficiently. In this article we look at what needs to be done to compile a lift plan if you are doing it yourself, or what you should expect in a lift […]
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7th April 2021
In response to changing market needs, Wm. O’Brien is adding a number of new cranes to its fleet this year. The company has just taken delivery of a Terex Demag TC2800 with a lifting capacity of 600t. This crane will primarily be used for projects in the civil, wind and mechanical sectors. 200t, 160t and […]
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5th March 2021
“Can I use a crane as part of my rescue operations?” At Wm. O’Brien we’re often asked if a crane can assist in rescue, in particular for moving personnel or victims. Our answer is normally “No. Exceptions have been known to be made but in very rare and unique circumstances.” The justification for using a […]
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3rd December 2020
First Australian Project Kicks Off in Queensland with Liebherr Container Cranes Wm. O’Brien is delighted to announce that it is starting its first ever heavy lift project in Australia. The company is working with Liebherr Container Cranes on the construction of a Ship to Shore crane at the Port of Townsville in North-eastern Queensland […]
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27th October 2020
Wm. O’Brien is delighted to announce the appointment of Gavin McBride to the role of International Business Development Manager. With nearly 20 years’ working in the wind industry, Gavin brings a wealth of experience to the company. He has worked in various roles from project management to sales and has extensive expertise on large scale […]
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