Building & Home Improvement Expo

Our Melbourne office had a stand set up in the July 2011 Building and Home Improvement Expo showcasing some of our lifts. Please click on the below link to see Peter Harmer from P. R. King & Sons Melbourne talk about some of our latest lifts on offer:

Bali Villa 'Inclinator' installation

During 2010 P. R. King & Sons completed the installation of an 'Inclinator' in the luxurious private villa Bidadari Cliffside Estate in Nusa Dua to allow access for guests to a lower cabana.

Please click on the link below for photos of the installation and of the villa:

http://www.bidadaricliffsideestate.com/Facilities/inclinator

63,000 trips for the Cataract Gorge 'Inclinator'

Monday 25th July 2011.

Since commissioning in December 2009, the Cataract Gorge Twin Rail 'Inclinator' has averaged over 110 trips per day. This equates to approximately 2,520 kilometres of travel, with an average of greater than 6 passengers per trip.

Reserve's 'Inclinator' goes off without a hitch

Launceston Times, 25th January 2011.

The new Launceston Cataract Gorge mechanical 'Inclinator' and renovated car park access have been hailed as a success for its first summer in use.

The 'Inclinator' was installed by the Launceston City Council in a bid to make the Gorge accessible to everyone.

The renovation included a new entrance, a lookout platform and an upgraded car park.

Launceston Cataract Gorge advisory committee chairwoman Rosemary Armitage said the public response had been positive.

"It has added to the area when many had their fears that it would detract from the natural environment," Ms Armitage said.

"It now adds to the experience of coming to the Gorge without interfering with the natural beauty of the place."

The 'Inclinator' consists of a glass-lined compartment, similar to a cable car, and rests on twin rails set into the ground.

It is capable of carrying up to eight people and has wheelchair access, providing easy access to walking trails, the Basin Cafe, the Basin Cottage and toilet facilities.

"The 'Inclinator' is going off without a hitch, people are running it themselves and it is being taken seriously rather than as a novelty," Ms Armitage said.

The Federal Government contributed $1.35 million towards the project, the State Government $150,000 and the council $810,000.

Presentation on the safety of inclined lifts by Scott King

Apr 15, 2010

A presentation was given by Scott King to the Institute of Engineers in Australia on the safety of inclined lifts.

Please follow this link to view the webcast of this presentation:

http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/search/events/mediavision/page/2

Inclination to improve Gorge a big success

Dec 16, 2009

ENTRY to Launceston's Cataract Gorge will be easier, after the official opening of a mechanical inclinator yesterday. The inclinator has been installed by the Launceston City Council in a bid to make access to the Gorge possible for anyone. The inclinator consists of a glass-lined compartment, similar to a cable car, and rests on twin rails set into the ground. The inclinator compartment is capable of carrying up to eight people and has wheelchair access.

Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten said the inclinator was part of a range of improvement projects recently carried out by the council at the Gorge. Those projects included the construction of a new viewing platform, the redevelopment of the main car park, and the creation of the "Trail of the Tasmanian Tiger" self-guided walks. The inclinator makes four stops on its way down the hill into the Gorge, providing easy access to walking trails, the Basin Cafe, the Basin Cottage and toilet facilities.

"This is a fantastic project which will improve the experience locals and visitors have at the Cataract Gorge," Alderman van Zetten said. The Federal Government contributed $1.35 million towards the project, the State Government $150,000 and the council $810,000.

P. R. King & Sons VIII rowing team win Leichhardt Rowing Club Corporate Challenge 2008

Sep, 2008

This firm of engineers and machinery merchants with a proud history are but rookies on the corporate rowing circuit, only able to assemble a complete novice crew -with the exception of an experienced coxswain, Charles Done. Along with the assiduous super-coaches Angela & Rex, this triumvirate has guided the preparation of the "Pride of P. R. King" stroke by meticulous stroke. Each individual has honed his skills ahead of race-day adopting differing approaches. Gav Carroll has been reading ancient sculling technique books from the annals of the NSW Library, motivational lecturer James Keeler espouses the virtues of visualisation techniques, Oliver King believes his squat jumps give him the quads to ensure victory, Andrew Bennet is a timing specialist, Will Main is a stickler for technique, 'Power' Paul Hayward isn't satisfied until the boat produces a wake, Louis Molines believes in arm speed alone, whilst Mick Vitaz has been holding his soldering machine with a fixed inner hand and rotating outer hand!

Stroke: Will Main, 7: James Keeler, 6: Gav Carroll, 5: Mick Vitaz, 4: Oliver King, 3: Andrew Bennett, 2: Paul Hayward, Bow: Louis Molines, Coxswain: Charles Done.

Crago Flour Mill Project

Apr, 2008

Transforming the 19th century Crago Flour Mill in Sydney’s Newtown into 21st century creative studios, the designers aimed to provide the latest services and facilities in a way which would combine with remnants of the buildings past and be sympathetic to the heritage surroundings.

P.R. King & Sons was contracted to resolve the disabled access issues for the project, which they did by supplying a lift with proven reliability, high quality finish and supported with a one year warranty.

P.R King & Sons supplied and installed the Garaventa Xpress II inclined platform lift in two separate locations with straight flights of stairs.

Queensland Home Show

2008

P.R.King and Sons participate in the Queensland Home Show.

Melbourne Home Show

2008

P.R.King and Sons participate in the Melbourne Home Show.