LOAD 28 STATE FINALISTS
Telstra Best of Business Awards
Load 28 is a State Finalist in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards for Outstanding Growth in South Australia.
We are proud to be recognised at this level for our hard work and achievements over the past 13 years, that has seen the business grow from two determined brothers with a city crane, to a thriving business boasting 28 cranes and 103 valued staff.
Load 28 Managing Director, Marcus Rigney launched the business in 2010, and has steadily built a fleet that can service all areas of the construction industry, from small residential projects, to large scale commercial projects, focused on providing his clients with an end-to-end crane hire solution.
According to Marcus, he had always dreamed of owning a small service-based business, but was uncertain what area he wanted to focus on. It wasn’t until he drove past a little city crane working on the side of the road that he realised he wanted to be involved in the crane industry.
“I spent six months researching the market for a crane that would service residential construction, roof trusses and air conditioners and settled on a 10-ton city crane from Melbourne,” Marcus said.
“I’ll never forget the day the crane rolled up to my workshop and the trepidation I felt, exemplified by the fact that I didn’t even have my crane license at the time. I immediately booked into training at the Construction Industry Training Centre (CITC) and earnt my crane ticket,” he said.
Not one to shy away from a challenge and driven by the desire to succeed in the construction industry, Marcus developed some in-house flyers and spent the next 12 months door knocking on small air-conditioning businesses seeking work.
His determination paid off and today, 13 years on, the Load 28 team and equipment is well recognised and respected within the construction industry as leaders and specialists in mobile crane hire, tower crane hire and Tier 1 projects.
“Nothing comes without hard work, and the business wouldn’t be where it is today, without the dedication and commitment of my outstanding team, including my sister Fiona and brother Tom, who work beside me in the business,” Marcus said.
“To be State finalists in the Telstra Best of Business Awards against thousands of other businesses, and one of the highest scoring businesses in our category in Australia, is a massive achievement, and one we are very proud of,” Marcus said.
Winners for the Telstra Best in Business Awards will be announced on Friday 3 November.
