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Regional Council Announcement | GLAD DAY 2021 Video

LEEA Australia and New Zealand Announcement

GLAD Day 2021 is here and what better time than to announce some exciting things happening within the Australian and New Zealand region.

The Council was formed with Regional lifting industry experts joining together and volunteering their time to grow LEEA awareness and membership in the region.

The Council has met several times and established a 4-year works plan that focuses on 5 key strategic priorities including improving member benefits, improving lifting standards, professional development, raising awareness and developing our region.

Want more information?

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is established across the world as the leading trade association for all those involved in the lifting industry. If you want to find out more about LEEA then please visit their website.

Of if you would like to speak to one of the Council Members, Ashley Thacker, please call us today on 1300 SLINGS.

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