POWERING AUSTRALIA’S ENERGY FUTURE: HOW OMAC ITALY AND LEGEND HIRE ARE LEADING INNOVATION IN OHTL

OHTL stringing machine onsite in Australia

A company with proven expertise meets a bold and forward-thinking brand: the strategic partnership between OMAC Italy and Legend Hire is ready to deliver large-scale and high-impact projects in the overhead transmission line (OHTL) sector. With cutting-edge solutions and a shared vision for excellence, this alliance is what it takes to meet the challenges of the future.

Founded in 1954 in Bergamo, Italy, OMAC boasts over 70 years of experience in overhead stringing, underground cable and pipe laying, railway stringing, and Offshore and Oil & Gas applications. Throughout the decades, OMAC has engineered a comprehensive range of machines and equipment designed to tackle even the most challenging projects worldwide, always with operator and project safety as the top priority.

Legend Hire, an Australian leader in specialized construction equipment hire, brings unmatched technical expertise and agility to the partnership. Known for its premium solutions in stringing, shoring, jacking, and power equipment hire, Legend Hire delivers tailored services with precision and reliability.

Starting this year, Legend Hire proudly offers a premium fleet of OMAC equipment, including hydraulic pullers and tensioners, stringing blocks, rollers, winches, reel-stands, self-gripping clamps and stringing accessories, all suited for both OHTL stringing and underground cable and pipe laying projects.

OMAC and Legend Hire: together, we raise the bar

Given these foundations, it is evident that both companies are looking ahead with ambitious plans, fully aware of the complexities of a fast-changing market, and yet confident that they will contribute to a revolution in the world of energy transition. By combining cutting-edge technology, custom-made solutions, and a strong commitment to long-term partnerships, they are positioning themselves as key players both in Australia and on the global stage.

This important collaboration was recently featured in the August–September 2025 Issue (#4) of one of the power industry’s most respected publications: Australasian Power Technologies Publications Pty Ltd, in their Transmission & Distribution (T&D) magazine, dedicated to energy generation and supply topics.

In the article “Powering Australia’s Energy Future,” readers can discover what sets OMAC and Legend Hire apart and what brings them together, as well as learn about the powerful fleet now available locally, including the latest delivery to Legend Hire’s headquarters: our twin conductor 100 kN puller-tensioner PT100.22.

🔗 Read the full article here

🔗 Explore the full range of OMAC products available through Legend Hire on their official stringing and winching page.

Trust in experience and keep stringing together!