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Latest Projects

High Point Shopping Centre 

High Point Shopping Centre

Fonterra 

Fonterra

Eastland Christmas Bells 

Eastland Christmas Bells

Monash University Clayton 

Monash University Clayton

Bunjil Place 

Bunjil Place

1279 Nepean Highway 

1279 Nepean Highway

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Why choose us?

What We Offer


  • CR&R offers high-quality, on-time service, striving to exceed customer expectations for all projects, large and small, regardless of challenges.

    We work with cranes of all types in domestic, commercial and construction settings, and are experienced with working on difficult projects where more detail and planning is required. For example, we have worked on projects involving equalising plant and machinery to and from the hook of a crane through the side of a building right through to rotating loads to fit through a penetration.

Who We Service


  • Our work covers domestic projects through to major assignments such as hospitals, airports, universities and high-rise developments – including rigging and relocation projects on some of Australia’s largest landmarks.

    Whether you are looking for a reputable source of crane hire in Melbourne or a solution for even the most complex and unwieldy project, we have the answers.

Our Team


  • Custom Rigging & Relocations was founded by Ben Francis. Ben has more than 15 years’ experience in the rigging and relocations industry and leads a highly conscientious and motivated team of heavy rigging and transport professionals, some with more than 20 years’ experience in their respective fields.

    As well as our in-house team of riggers, dogmen, and drivers, we also have strong relationships with hire companies, engineers, and sub-contractors. This means we can offer our clients a full service including sourcing and co-ordinating other contractors.

Licenses/Union


  • As well as all requisite building and construction licenses, our team have the required licenses and qualifications to use any of the vehicles or equipment used on our projects. These licenses include: Heavy Vehicle Licenses • Forklift Licenses • High Risk Advanced Certification • Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Certification • Derrick crane licenses • VWA construction induction card • WorkCover Red Card

    Our entire team are full members of the Construction, Forestry, Mining, and Energy Union (CFMEU). This ensures we are fully union compliant and approved to work on any union site in Victoria.

About Us

Welcome to CR&R

Welcome to CR&R

We are Custom Rigging and Relocations PTY Ltd, A Melbourne-based team of experts specialising in rigging, crane hire, heavy haulage and machinery transport.

Our speciality is moving heavy equipment, either across the country or into a small space that’s hard to get to. We believe that no customer should settle for a one-size-fits-all approach to machinery relocation...

About Us

  • We required a tailored means of cranage/rigging with very little capacity to implement ordinary solutions. Custom Rigging & Relocations were not only able to offer a bespoke and cost effective solution, but also a professional, experienced and efficient service - their attention to detail & safety was exceptional. They provide the highest quality in professionalism from design & engineering right through to completion. They will also facilitate all the necessary certifications, permits, fees and approvals. I would highly recommend using Custom Rigging & Relocations for all your crane and rigging services.

    Adam Greaves, PM, Krongold Constructions

  • Recently on a major hospital in Melbourne A G Coombs were faced with a task to supply and install two prefabricated modules onto the existing facade of the building. This task was required to be carried out quickly, and most importantly, safely, as one of the modules was to be installed adjacent to the existing hospital. This required additional. I was impressed with the meticulous way that the task was approached at all times, totally focused on the job at hand, and enjoyable to work with. Thank you Ben and your team!

    Rod Lloyd, Project Supervisor, A.G. Coombs

  • We recently engaged Custom Rigging to complete a removal contract at a trading retail precinct in the Docklands. Ben and the team provided a timely, professional and high quality service in a difficult operating environment having to constantly be mindful of interface with the public and local retailers. Custom rigging are extremely proficient in their field, compliant, collaborative and organised, for us, Custom rigging was the really the only option to complete such a complex project in a timely manner.

    Jesse Campbell, MABEN GROUP PTY LTD

  • Custom rigging and relocations offered professional and knowledgeable services from the planning stages through to the completion of the project. Their skills, experience and meticulous attention to detail are of a superior calibre. Custom rigging and relocations successfully relocated one of our manufacturing plants and consolidated it into an existing plant. This was carried out with great precision and speed; all whilst production continued on both sites. Exceptional efforts from all the guys at Custom rigging and relocations.

    Daniel Touron, Projects Manager, Plantic Technologies

  • Our project at the Melbourne Museum through up a number of challenges, which I am pleased to say that Ben and the team at Custom Rigging in conjunction with our team were able to overcome the challenges of the site. We had tight and difficult access with non-standard loads. With Ben and the team on site, the job was completed on time and budget. I would thoroughly recommend Ben for any equipment moving works where a solution is required.

    Scott Bevan, Executive Manager, Entertainment Services Project Management Pty Ltd

  • I have used Ben and his team at Custom Rigging on a number of occasions and found them to be very professional and proficient. A recent project in Docklands that was extremely challenging, Custom Rigging completed on time and without incident. I would recommend using Custom Rigging.

    Project Manager, D&E Air Conditioning