All Australasia Articles

Aussie Pumps develops ‘rental survivors’
More robust trash pumps developed in response to feedback from Coates Hire
HED expands telematics connectivity
OEMs will now be able to offer connectivity between fleets across N America, Europe and Australia
Construction to contract 5.7% in Australia
Despite ongoing activity, industry feels impact of Covid-19 and low oil prices 
Makinex’s new VP Sales and Marketing
Australian manufacturer invests in future of N American business with appointment of Bill Marshall
Aussie Pumps’ new pressure washer
The new Scud AB40 GT is a revamped version of the company’s existing Scud AB40
Almac appoints Pacific manager
Longstanding access and rental professional Bob Mules starts in his new role today in Australia 
Angus Kennard steps down at Kennards Hire
Kennards veteran Bill Whitehouse takes on role as CEO, succeeding Angus Kennard
Coates Hire working through crisis
Events business has ceased, but rental company still active in construction and natural resources sectors
Australian union calls for adherence to safety protocols
Australia’s CFMEU union has called on contractors and builders to follow enhanced health and safety and hygiene practices to combat the spread of coronavirus
Eyewitness: Australian construction and COVID-19
Tim Nuttall, Managing Director of Access Hire in Australia, reports on the impact of COVID-19 
HRIA says rental is ‘essential’
Australian rental, MEWP and telehandler associations call for rental to be defined as ‘essential’
New Zealand stops all but ‘essential’ construction
Government of New Zealand provides clear guidance of what it considers to be essential construction work
Kennards adapts to coronavirus
New Zealand depots focus on essential services and ‘contactless service’ introduced
HRIA cancels Hire20 show
Australian rental association cancels Hire20 rental equipment exhibition due to coronavirus
New base for Haulotte Australia
The new facility is three times larger than the previous one and expands service, parts and training 
Mining gives Coates Hire a boost
Revenues from mining activity in Western Australia were up 26% for the six months to 31 December
Algeco acquires in Australia
The latest in a spate of acquisitions, Algeco has now bought Net Modular
Equipment tracking at new Kennards depot
Digital technology will help to improve safety at Australian rental firm’s new facility
EWPA releases Good Practice Guide
Over 20 access industry companies contribute to EWPA’s safety guide for MEWPS
Loxam’s Stéphane Hénon confirmed as IRC keynote
Also added to the IRC speaker line-up in Shanghai is IPAF’s new CEO Peter Douglas
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