Niven Engineering Ltd

A one stop engineering shop

Cranes & Hoists

JJ Niven Engineering Ltd has designed and manufactured gantry cranes and lifting equipment for a diverse range of NZ industries for over 40+ years.

Many of our customers have multiple cranes supplied by us. We use the best quality crane components available and can offer solutions that suits your application.

Contact Mike Taylor to discuss how we can help.

From our facilities in Palmerston North we specialise in the custom design and manufacture of Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Goliath Cranes, Monorails, Jib Cranes and associated Lifting Equipment ie Lifting / Spreader Beams etc.

Our service team responds to breakdowns, undertakes regular preventative maintenance, and repairs all lifting equipment brands. We can upgrade the mechanical and electrical components of your existing crane to improve reliability or maybe add a remote system to improve safety.

Overhead travelling cranes/hoists

  • Electric / Manual
  • Chain / Wire rope Hoists
  • Top running / Under slung
  • Goliath / Semi Goliath
  • Spark resistant / Flame proof
  • Timber Dipping
  • Maintenance
  • Special purpose