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Ranger Lifting Melbourne Victoria

We are pleased to welcome Ian Jongen to the Ranger team in the role of State Manager Victoria and advise that we will be opening in Melbourne in early January.

Ian has more than 30 years experience in the lifting and rigging equipment industry. He has worked in senior management roles across general management, sales, marketing and product management. Ian is an expert in lifting equipment products with extensive knowledge of manufacturers and global supply sources. He has strong knowledge across all product ranges particularly high-performance wire ropes.

We are very excited to bring the Ranger ethos of Service Through Knowledge to clients in the Victorian market. The Melbourne branch will be a full-service branch with production, testing facilities and large stock holding for fast prompt service.

The full product offering includes all types of lifting slings and rigging and height safety equipment as well as bespoke custom lifting solutions.

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Please contact Ian on 0409 955 101 or
ian@ranger.com.au for any lifting or height
safety requirements.

If there is anything I can assist with also please feel free to contact me.

Regards,
Ashley Thacker | General Manager | Ranger - Lifting | Rigging | Safety

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