

RUD Australia’s team of engineers is an expert in lifting and conveyor systems. We design and supply customised solutions to achieve outstanding results on complex projects.
Be it our ICE Grade 120 chains, which are 30% lighter than the next nominal grade chain, or our VIP Maxi Construction Kit, which offers a WLL (Working Load Limit) of up to 126 tonnes for crane operators, choose from more than 700 tested boltable and weldable lifting points in load ranges up to 250t that meet maximum safety requirements in infrastructure projects.
Our lifting devices extend beyond the standard industry hook. Click here to read our blog Beyond the Hook for more information on how we meet the unique challenges in modern construction.
Click here to read about our projects in Australia and around the world.




RUD Australia’s products and solutions help companies confidently manage risk in infrastructure projects. The strength, quality and design of our products make work on construction sites simpler and safer.
Our chain technology and lifting solutions are exceptionally strong and lightweight.
With our products and expertise, new capabilities become possible.
Achieve better results now and continue to see the benefits in future projects.








RUD Australia was engaged by Humes (Holcim) to engineer a safe and efficient lifting solution for the final stage of the Townsville Ring Road project in Queensland, a 22 km freight bypass involving major bridge, culvert and earthworks construction. The scope included designing lifting systems for deck units and piles as part of the delivery of eight bridges and large-scale infrastructure works.
RUD developed a 35-tonne, 25-metre modular spreader beam and integrated cast-in lifting hoops, fully designed, manufactured, proof loaded and certified in Brisbane. The lightweight, modular system improved lifting safety, reduced crane load demands and increased operational efficiency, enabling fast, reliable installation of heavy precast elements under tight construction timeframes.
RUD Germany successfully executed the lifting of a 25-metre-long, 56-tonne lattice cage in downtown Berlin, part of a bridge pier infrastructure project and the largest structure of its kind ever installed in the area. Due to the scale and instability of the load, extensive planning was undertaken with project stakeholders to ensure a safe and controlled lifting method. The operation was completed using two 22 mm RUD VIP chain blocks, enabling precise load distribution through a specialised suspension system where the chains run over deflection rollers for optimal control.
RUD engineered a dual-chain VIP lifting configuration that delivered balanced load distribution and secure on-site installation of the large structure.
RUD Australia supplied engineered lifting hoops and lifting design support for the erection of bridge girders on the Pacific Highway Upgrade Project at Exit 41, delivered by Georgiou Group and Universal Cranes. The project involved a two-span bridge with 14 girders in total, each weighing 85 tonnes, requiring precise planning and execution using a 160-tonne Grove GMK7450 crane positioned in the highway median, with full closures over four nights to ensure safe installation.
RUD/Philipp lifting hoops provided a safe, high-capacity solution for lifting heavy precast girders, enabling direct load transfer within the concrete and simplified rigging without the need for heavy lifting clutches.