Condra 60 Years
Few engineering companies survive six decades. Fewer remain privately owned, locally manufactured and globally respected. On 24 June 2026, Condra reaches that…
When an Overhead Crane Outlasts Everything Else: Condra’s 37-Year Testament to Engineering
In May 1989, a South African business purchased a Condra overhead crane for just under R68 000, expecting a typical return on investment.…
Understanding South African Lifting Equipment Standards for Safety
Ensuring the safety and efficiency of cranes and those who operate them goes further than mere operational practices and is a legal…
From Design to Commissioning: What a Crane Installation in South Africa Really Involves
The crane industry as a whole is a heavily regulated, engineering-driven process that extends further than lifting steel components into place. For…
When to Use Portal Crane Systems Instead of Overhead Cranes
Selecting the optimal lifting equipment for your operational requirements hinges on a clear understanding of the fundamental differences between overhead cranes and…
CHOPPER-CRANE
🎉PRESS RELEASE 📅 DECEMBER 9, 2025 This Condra 4-ton overhead crane with suspended helicopter fuselage accurately replicates helicopter motion in the hover,…
CASH PRIZES HIGHLIGHT LIFTING DURABILITY
🎉PRESS RELEASE 📅 NOVEMBER 10, 2025 💵💵💵 Condra is running a competition to find the company’s oldest working crane, showcasing product durability…
How to Choose the Right Overhead Cranes in South Africa for Your Facility
Industrial cranes replace manual labour for tasks involving immense weight or height. Their lifting power handles a wide range of construction materials,…
Understanding Electric Wire Rope Hoists: Performance, Maintenance, and Longevity
Industries that depend on the safe and reliable lifting, moving, and lowering of multiple materials to keep operations running rely on electric…
CANADA, AUSTRALIA BET SOUTH AFRICAN
Consulting firms in Canada and Australia have placed multiple orders on a South African company to manufacture cranes, hoists and other lifting…