1998 | SuperDeck
The original Preston SuperDeck was invented by John Preston to solve one of construction’s biggest challenges — how to move materials quickly, safely and efficiently on high-rise projects. Before SuperDeck, loading platforms were slow, heavy and dangerous to handle. John’s design introduced a fully retractable, vertically stackable system that transformed how buildings were constructed.
First launched in Australia, SuperDeck quickly became the global benchmark for safety and performance. Its simplicity, reliability and time-saving design have made it a standard piece of equipment on tower projects worldwide.
Today, SuperDeck is owned and operated by Preston Hire, continuing John Preston’s legacy of innovation in access and materials handling. More than five decades after its invention, it remains a symbol of Australian engineering excellence and a key contributor to safer, faster, and more efficient construction.
Gallery
A showcase of the original Preston SuperDeck in action — from early prototypes designed by John Preston to the modern platforms now used on high-rise projects across the world. These images highlight SuperDeck’s evolution, its rugged engineering, and the role it continues to play in shaping safer, faster construction sites everywhere.
