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WAURC new equipment to help with the heavy lifting

WAURC New Equipment to Help with the Heavy Lifting WA Universal Rigging & Cranes (WAURC) is a leading rigging and crane contractor that has been providing high-quality service to the construction, infrastructure, residential, farming, and resource sectors since 1985. The Company’s range of service capabilities and large, diverse fleet enable it to remain at the forefront of its industry. From the supply and installation of structural steel and precast concrete or tilt-up to mechanically aided rigging of heavy units, WAURC can manage large projects in-house. WAURC has been involved in projects such as the Perth Underground Train Station, Perth Stadium,...

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Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 612

Here are four trends that are upending portfolios now and are expected to prove long-lasting, including politics not economics is driving markets, 60/40 really is dead, and non-US stocks offer...

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Australian house prices close in on world record

Sydney is set to become the world’s most expensive city for housing over the next 12 months, a new report shows. Our other major cities aren’t far behind unless there...

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CBA, AUSTRAC and our Orwellian privacy laws

Imagine waking up to an email from your bank demanding to know if you keep cash at home – and threatening to freeze your accounts if you don’t respond in...

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The ultimate superannuation EOFY checklist 2025

Here is a checklist of 27 important issues you should address with your advisers before June 30 to ensure your SMSF or other fund are in order and that you...

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Why ‘boring’ Big Four banks remain attractive

Despite a brief correction last month, Australian bank share prices have continued their impressive runs. Recent results show the banks remain in good shape though some are faring better than...

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COVID-19 Industry health check survey: the impact on WA businesses

Ledge recently surveyed a number of Perth small businesses (mostly clients and other stakeholders) to get a better understanding of and to provide clarity around how industries have been impacted by COVID-19 and its knock on effects. We surveyed businesses from various industries, including infrastructure/earthmoving, construction/engineering, manufacturing, agri/food and professional services. Whilst the effects of COVID-19 have been widespread across all industries, some businesses have been able to operate as per usual, whereas others have had to innovate and think of new ways to deliver their services. Changes in Operations As a whole, 48.3% of WA businesses surveyed have made...

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

The Humma 55T Crane: The new standard

Humma Cranes: 55T – the new standard Founded in 1971, DRA’s first business was a site abrasive blast cleaning and coating company servicing the chemical, oil and petrochemical industries. In 1996 Construct Engineering, a division of DRA noticed a gap in the heavy engineering maintenance sector which led to the launch of the Humma pick and carry crane project. As the pick and carry crane market evolved, so too did the design and quality of the cranes available. Fast forward to 2020 and there is now five different Humma cranes including an 18, 20, 25, 35 and more recently the...

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

Day 1 at the WA Major Projects Conference 2020

Ledge attended day 1 at the 11th Annual WA Major Projects Conference 2020 and what an informative day it was. The conference condenses the array of upcoming WA infrastructure projects, providing valuable market intel. In this article, we summarise a selection of the presentations, including: Warren Harris, Project Director Eliwana, Fortescue Metals Group on Eliwana’s Iron Ore Mine and Rail Projects Anthony Kannis, Project Director, METRONET on Perth’s Most Ambitious Public Transport Program Frank Marra, Chief Executive, DevelopmentWA on Subi East: Creating a City Village Rebecca Brown, Director General, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation on Preparing for The...

Supply Chain Finance

Supply Chain Finance: A Timeline of Events

In recent months, various media outlets have shown significant interest in the prolific rise of Supply Chain Finance (SCF) and the impact these facilities have on small businesses. In this article, we will explore a timeline of events which occurred over the past year from; companies being accused of “bullying” smaller contractors, to the views of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Kate Carnell. Supply Chain Finance – The Facility in More Detail Before we start, let’s take a quick look at SCF… SCF, or ‘reverse-factoring’, is a type of working capital facility provided by specialist financiers...

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

3 September 2019

CAFBA Annual Conference & Awards Night 2019

CAFBA Annual Conference & Awards Night 2019 The CAFBA (Commercial and Asset Finance Brokers Association of Australia) Annual Conference and Awards Night 2019 were held last Friday and what a fantastic day and night of events it was. The main focus for the conference was on innovation and change which is extremely topical in the current market conditions. CAFBA President, David Gandolfo, opened the annual conference by highlighting the role of CAFBA and the key points that would be discussed throughout the morning. These topics included, political and regulatory policies affecting the market, disparity in the market, responsible lending laws...

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

Bunbury Drilling Company’s newest asset

Bunbury Drilling Company’s newest asset Bunbury Drilling Company (BDC) is a third-generation family business, which has been providing drilling services to the mining, agricultural and public water supply industries for over half a century. Established in 1955, BDC is one of the oldest and most experienced specialist drilling contractors in Australia today. BDC recently took delivery of a new Schramm T130 Fury mobile drill rig to further complement and expand the company’s fleet and service capabilities. This new drill rig is a quantum leap for water well rigs in Australia with its high mobility, agility, power, and serviceability, with 130,000...

Ledge Finance & Norwest Crane Hire

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

Equipment Placement: The road to success

Equipment Placement – The road to success All successful businesses start somewhere and for Equipment Placement this somewhere was in Perth, Western Australia in 2002. Bondi brothers, Brian and John established the business with a focus on supplying the mining industry with used components for mobile plants of all descriptions. In 2002, they were awarded a number of exclusive distribution rights for niche market products which allowed them to enter areas of the mining industry that were not accessible with their previous product offering. Over the next few years, Equipment Placement continued to grow, increasing their range of products, soon...

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Firstlinks

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 612

Here are four trends that are upending portfolios now and are expected to prove long-lasting, including politics not economics is driving markets, 60/40 really is dead, and non-US stocks offer...

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Australian house prices close in on world record

Sydney is set to become the world’s most expensive city for housing over the next 12 months, a new report shows. Our other major cities aren’t far behind unless there...

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CBA, AUSTRAC and our Orwellian privacy laws

Imagine waking up to an email from your bank demanding to know if you keep cash at home – and threatening to freeze your accounts if you don’t respond in...

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The ultimate superannuation EOFY checklist 2025

Here is a checklist of 27 important issues you should address with your advisers before June 30 to ensure your SMSF or other fund are in order and that you...

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Why ‘boring’ Big Four banks remain attractive

Despite a brief correction last month, Australian bank share prices have continued their impressive runs. Recent results show the banks remain in good shape though some are faring better than...

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