What Rigsafe Lifting Solutions does

Rigsafe Lifting Solutions is a privately held, Perth-based provider of integrated lifting, rigging, crane hire, and transport services serving construction, mining, civil infrastructure, defence, government, and energy clients across Western Australia. Founded in 2015 by Kevin and Tanya Fitzgerald from a single second-hand Franna crane, the company has grown to a permanent workforce of more than 70 staff operating from a purpose-built 10,000 sqm facility in High Wycombe, with an owned fleet of 17 mobile cranes (up to 160 tonnes), Maeda spider cranes, telehandlers, boom lifts, and a transport fleet of prime movers and trailers.

The service model combines early-engagement lift planning (supported by CraneBee modelling software), engineered rigging, mechanical installation, fabrication support, mining shutdown support, and project labour hire into a single delivery capability. Rigsafe holds triple ISO certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) Entry Level readiness, enabling it to serve Tier One contractors, public infrastructure programs (Perth Film Studios, Armadale Line Upgrade, Joondalup Health Campus), and secure defence work (submarine maintenance at Fremantle). Notable proprietary engineering includes the award-winning Flipper Deck, a custom aluminium platform enabling 43-metre high-bay racking access, recognised with the 2023 Work Health and Safety Invention of the Year award.

Rigsafe monetises through quote-based, project-scoped pricing for wet and dry hire, supported by multi-year contracts on large infrastructure programs. Distribution is entirely via direct enterprise field sales targeting Tier One contractors, mining operators, government agencies, and defence prime contractors across metropolitan Perth, regional WA, and remote mining sites. The company is entirely self-funded with no external equity disclosed, with profits reinvested into fleet expansion, the High Wycombe facility, and systems uplift.

Name

Rigsafe Lifting Solutions

Legal name

Rigsafe Pty Ltd

Website

https://rigsafe.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rigsafe Lifting Solutions is a Perth-based integrated lifting, rigging, crane hire, and transport services provider serving construction, mining, defence, civil, government, and energy clients across metropolitan, regional, and remote Western Australia with an owned fleet of 17 cranes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lifting and Rigging Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH)

Keywords

• Crane hire services
• Rigging equipment
• Lifting solutions
• Heavy transport logistics
• Industrial installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

High Wycombe

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Dry and wet hire of mobile cranes (up to 160 tonnes), telehandlers, boom lifts, Maeda spider cranes, and transport fleet. Equipment supplied with or without operators.
2. Project Services: Integrated project delivery including lift planning, mechanical rigging, structural installation, fabrication support, and labour hire for construction, mining, civil, and defence projects.
3. Transport and Logistics: In-house transport fleet including prime movers, tilt trays, and trailers for crane mobilisation, equipment delivery, and project freight across Perth and regional WA.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Rigsafe Lifting Solutions provides specialised lifting, rigging, and crane hire services to industrial clients in Western Australia. Its fleet includes mobile cranes up to 160 tonnes, telehandlers, Maeda spider cranes, boom lifts, and trucks with trailers, complemented by mechanical rigging, transport and logistics, project planning, installation, fabrication and welding support, and labour hire. The company serves construction, mining and resources, civil infrastructure, defence, government, and energy and renewables projects.

Product overview

Rigsafe Lifting Solutions is a Perth-based lifting, rigging, crane, and transport services company offering an integrated service model across six industry verticals (Construction, Civil, Mining & Resources, Defence, Government, Energy & Renewables). The portfolio comprises five equipment hire product lines — Mobile Crane Hire, Telehandler Hire, Maeda Spider Crane Hire, Boomlift Hire, and Truck & Trailer Hire — backed by seven service capabilities: Project Value Engineering & Planning, Mechanical Rigging & Skating, Fabrication & Welding Support, Installation, Mining Maintenance & Shutdowns, Transport & Logistics, and Labour Hire. Equipment hire (wet and dry) and capabilities are coordinated together to deliver end-to-end lifting solutions from a centrally located High Wycombe facility with a standardised owned fleet and permanent workforce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Rigsafe Way™: The company culture and mindset that shapes how they work, solve problems, and deliver for clients. It brings their values into daily actions. Trademarked brand representing their values-driven approach.

Products and services

• Mobile Crane Hire Wet and dry hire of mobile cranes up to 160 tonne capacity with experienced operators for construction sites, shutdowns, infrastructure works, and heavy lifts across Western Australia.
• Telehandler Hire Rental of telehandlers for material handling, loading, and elevated work on construction, mining, and industrial sites.
• Maeda Spider Crane Hire Hire of Maeda mini spider cranes suited to confined access, indoor, and technical lifting tasks where larger mobile cranes cannot operate.
• Boomlift Hire Rental of boom lifts to provide safe elevated access for construction, maintenance, and installation work.
• Truck and Trailer Hire Hire of trucks and trailers for transporting heavy loads, plant, and equipment between sites and across Western Australia.
• Project Value Engineering and Planning Engineering and planning support for lifting projects, including method statements, lift studies, risk assessments, and value-engineered solutions for clients.
• Mechanical Rigging and Skating Mechanical rigging services, including the use of skates, jacks, and specialist equipment, to move and position heavy items on industrial and construction sites.
• Fabrication and Welding Support Fabrication and welding services to support lifting, rigging, and installation work on customer sites.
• Installation Services Installation of heavy equipment, structural components, and plant items using cranes and rigging crews for construction, mining, energy, and industrial clients.
• Mining Maintenance and Shutdowns Lifting, rigging, and crane support delivered during planned mining maintenance windows and operational shutdowns.
• Transport and Logistics Heavy haulage, road transport, and logistics coordination for the movement of plant, equipment, and over-dimensional loads.
• Labour Hire

Quantifiable outcome

• 534,000+ work hours without Lost Time Injury since 2018
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MCT EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership delivering specialist lifting and gantry crane operations on major infrastructure projects. Collaboration on Armadale Line Upgrade Project included operator training, specialist rigging, and installation of over 1,000 precast elements. Both family-owned businesses sharing similar values around project delivery and client service.
• MATES in ConstructionminorOthersIndustry partnership supporting suicide prevention and mental health across the construction industry through training, awareness programs, and on-site support networks. Rigsafe holds WA Tier 3 State Industry Partner status.
• Kalamunda Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business membership organisation with Rigsafe's Director serving as Secretary on the committee. Supports local business community and knowledge sharing on working in defence sector.
• WA Mining ClubminorOthersIndustry membership connecting with mining sector peers and contributing to knowledge-sharing networks across Western Australia's resources sector.
• Henderson AllianceminorOthersIndustry membership supporting the growth of WA's defence and maritime industries and local capability development for the Henderson precinct.
• WA LeadersminorOthersPeer network supporting growth of Western Australia's emerging mid-tier businesses through mentorship, peer connection, and shared expertise.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tutt Bryant Equipment: Long-established Australian heavy equipment sales, hire, and service provider with a strong crane, lifting, and materials handling portfolio. Directly comparable to Rigsafe's mobile and crawler crane hire, lifting services, and construction/mining customer base, with national branch coverage.
• Boom Logistics: Australia's largest ASX-listed crane logistics company offering crane hire, heavy haulage, and project services nationwide. Directly comparable to Rigsafe's mobile crane hire, rigging, and transport offering, with a similar tier-one construction and resources customer focus but substantially larger fleet and national footprint.
• Preston Hire: Australian crane and access equipment hire specialist with wet and dry hire of mobile cranes and elevated work platforms. Directly comparable to Rigsafe's mobile crane, boomlift, and spider crane hire business, serving similar construction and industrial customers across Australia.

Others

• Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA): Peak industry body representing crane operators, hirers, and suppliers in Australia. Rigsafe holds CICA membership, making it a relevant industry-ecosystem peer rather than a commercial competitor — useful for understanding the competitive landscape, safety standards, and policy backdrop shaping the lifting sector.

Broad incumbents

• Maxim Crane Works: One of North America's largest crane rental companies operating a fleet of mobile and crawler cranes across industrial, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Comparable to Rigsafe's mobile crane hire and project services offering as a benchmark for fleet scale and specialised lifting capability, but operating in a different geography.
• TNT Equipment: US-based crane and aerial work platform rental company serving industrial, commercial, and infrastructure customers. Comparable to Rigsafe's crane hire and project services business model and customer profile (construction, infrastructure, industrial), though operating at much greater scale in North America.
• Coates: Australia's largest equipment rental provider operating across cranes, materials handling, access, and industrial equipment. Broadly comparable to Rigsafe's crane and equipment hire offering as part of a much wider portfolio, with national branch coverage but less specialisation in lifting-specific rigging and installation services.
• Kennards Hire: Australia and New Zealand's largest family-owned equipment rental company spanning tools, access, and light-to-medium lifting equipment. Overlaps with Rigsafe's telehandler and boomlift hire lines but operates at substantially larger scale across general equipment categories rather than specialised lifting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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