--- title: Upgrades to Bullivants hoisting range deliver safer lifting description: Founded 130 years ago, Bullivants has long been at the forefront of supplying compliant and robust lifting and hoisting equipment to Australian industry. image: https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/Bullivants%20Gu1%20(1).png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/upgrades-to-bullivants-hoisting-range-deliver-safer-lifting#main-content) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) Search [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) 2 min read # Upgrades to Bullivants hoisting range deliver safer lifting [![Picture of Bullivants](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/images.jpg) Bullivants](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/author/bullivants) : 19 August 2025 Upgrades to Bullivants hoisting range deliver safer lifting 3:09 Employers are obligated to provide and maintain the correct lifting, rigging and height safety equipment for workers to perform their tasks as safely as possible. If lifting and hoisting equipment fails on the job, it can lead to uncontrolled movement of loads or dropped loads and objects, heightening the risk of accidents and injuries. Founded 130 years ago, [Bullivants](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/bullivants/b/557580/brand)has long been at the forefront of supplying compliant and robust lifting and hoisting equipment to Australian industry. The equipment is designed for the demands of mining, construction, heavy manufacturing and utilities. The company has now made some technical improvements to its hoisting range, to make its equipment even more robust than before, as well as easier to maintain and safer to use. Here are some key highlights of the recent upgrades. ### **A range of technical improvements.** The improvements to Bullivants’ chain blocks and lever blocks have been engineered to deliver superior performance under pressure. These include: - Increased lifting capacity, without additional weight penalty. This means users can get even more power while maintaining the same equipment portability. - Changes to the hook assembly, involving a new thrust bearing swivel hook for improved durability and longer service life. - Zinc-plated alloy-steel load chain, offering superior corrosion resistance in harsh environments. This is an important change, as zinc-plating is known for being one of the best ways to protect metals prone to rust. There is also now a QR Code on each product. This links the directly to the online user manual, making access to safety and usage information convenient and fast. The improvements can benefit users in a wide variety of situations – from lifting heavy loads on construction or mining sites, to managing complex manufacturing operations, to maintaining critical infrastructure in utilities and more. ### **Safety a key priority for the company.** [Bullivants](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/bullivants/b/557580/brand) is Australia’s oldest and largest provider of lifting and rigging equipment. National Key Account Manager, Paul O’Halloran, says the company has made safety its number one priority, and these enhancements make its hoisting equipment tougher and more reliable than ever before. The improvements recognise that durability and efficiency are not negotiable in industry. > *“We're very proud of our upgraded hoisting range which continue to set the benchmark for safety and reliability in industrial lifting applications,”* he says. “*Each unit also now features a QR code, giving users instant access to the latest safe use guide – making safety and compliance more accessible than ever across all industries from mining and construction to logistics and manufacturing.”* Bullivants is also focusing on increased sustainability with equipment packaging. The only plastic used in the packaging of this hoisting range is the strapping on the carton exterior. As Australia’s largest provider of industrial and safety equipment, Blackwoods has all your job requirements covered. 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