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CentenaryHirehas launched
what it calls the industry’s first
practical and functionalmobile
app for an equipment hire
company.
The app is available for use
on iPhones, Smart phones,
tablets and iPads and is free to
download. Theapp allows for
24/7 interactionwith thehire
deskand enables users tomake
booking requests, arrange
equipment pick-ups and
browseequipment including
hire rates. Customers can
finalise futurehire equipment
needs even if the company is
closed. The appwill evenguide
theuser (typically apprentices)
from their current location to
theCentenaryHire store.
TheApp launchedMonday,
17 February givingover 2000
customers immediate access to
hire-able equipment in an easy
and convenient format aimed
at freeingup theuser’s time.
MobileApp saves time andmoney for tradesmen
As oneof only three
equipment hireapps on iTunes,
theCentenaryHire appoffers
accessible functionalitywith:
• 24/7booking requests
• 24/7 equipment pickup
requests
• Apponly Special Deals
• Equipment browsing
including rates.
ManagingDirectorMatt
Gordon said: “Wewant to
engagewithour customers in
away that is relevant, efficient
and easy.Weunderstand
tradesmen andhome
renovators; convenience and
service is important to them so
they canmaximise their time
andmoney; and that’swhat
our business is all about.”
He said there is even
provision to sendequipment
images from site soany
operating issues canbe solved
instantly and“our customers
canget back towork rather
thanwaiting for our
support vehicle to arrive.
We’vedesigned this app
withour customers in
mind.”
Located in Sumner Park,
the family owned and
runbusiness established
in 1981has earned a
reputation for great
customer service,Matt
said.
In thenext versionof
theapp, CentenaryHire
is already planning to
expand functionality to:
• aQR code reader for
fast andpractical access
tooperating and safety
information
• demonstration
videos onhow tooperate
equipment
• introductionof a virtual
rewards program for
customers.
Users can access the appby
visiting iTunes or GooglePlay
and searching for Centenary
Hire - the app is alsoaccessible
at the company’swebsite.
Contact: 07 37159700or
visit: centenaryhire.com.au
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