Hire and Rental News - August 2015

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8 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2015
INDUSTRY NEWS
Megan Motto, Consult Australia Chief
Executive said: "There is little new money
for infrastructure. The Northern Australia
Infrastructure Facility may generate
up to $5 billion of new investment in
partnership with the private sector, but
more substantial seed funding and a
broader remit for this fund would multiply
the benefits.
"Second only to babies, small business is
perhaps the big winner.
"It is great to see the Government support
smaller firms with real tax benefits,
accelerated depreciation and reduced
red-tape making it genuinely easier to do
business. These changes for small business
will help drive productivity and jobs.
A milestone will be celebrated during
The Rental Show 2016, when the 60th
anniversary of the American Rental
Association is recognised.
The association began in 1955 when
21 rental business owners met in
Moline, Illinois, USA, where ARA’s
headquarters remains today.
The 2016 show also will be the 60th
annual convention and trade show
for ARA. One company, Clarke – a
manufacturer of floor maintenance
equipment in the USA, has exhibited
at every show and 26 other
companies have exhibited for 50 or
more years.
The Rental Show 2016 is 21–24
February at the Georgia World
Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia,
USA. The Rental Show includes
three days of trade show with rental
products from 600-plus exhibitors
from Monday, 22 February, through
Wednesday, 24 February.
Registration for The Rental Show
opens in early September, with
special savings available through
31 October, 2015.
Visit: AirPlant Services recently became
distributors for several manufacturers
including: ThoroughClean Pressure
Washers, Hycon Hydraulic Equipment,
Simplex Hydraulic Lifting Equipment, and
Mabi Tools.
With the corporate aim to satisfy
customers’ needs and to continuously
evaluate its own efficiency Airplant
services said the new distributorships fit
the company well.
ThoroughClean Pressure Washers offer
quality pressure washers at competitive
pricing with all servicing requirements.
New distributorships for Airplant Services
Hycon Hydraulic Equipment offers
handheld hydraulic demolition tools with
high focus on operator comfort and safety,
with fuel savings up to 85%.
Simplex Hydraulic Lifting Equipment
offers materials handling and lifting
equipment which is designed and
manufactured to conform to Australian
and International standards.
Mabi Tools has permanently improved
methods of applications in the wood and
wall treatment.
Contact: 02 4272 1790 or visit website:
An additional rammer has also joined the
existing product line with three rammer
models now available (ZV55R/ZV65R/
ZV75R). From reinforced vibration-
resistant designs, convenient operation
and easy manoeuvrability through to
compact yet powerful performance, the
compaction line is engineered to deliver
powerful compaction force while limiting
vibrations, reducing operator hand
fatigue for greater productivity through
longer operating hours, according to the
company.
Hitachi will display its new range of
vibratory plate compactors and rammers
at ACE EXPO Victoria (12–14 November,
2015), Melbourne Showgrounds.
Contact ACE EXPO Victora on phone:
02 9556 7993 or visit:
Budget boosts small business
Supporting small business and start ups and providing
long term economic stability for business overall are clear
themes from the recent Federal budget.
"The government has taken two steps
forward and two steps back supporting
women returning to work.
"A more flexible approach to child-care
and the trial of nannies is smart policy.
"The notion parents have been ‘double-
dipping’ benefits by receiving incentives
from their employers is plain nonsense.
"Top up payments provided by employers
to encourage women to stay connected
and return to work should be supported,
not disincentivised. The government
needs to re-think its approach.
"A mixed budget all up, but one that
will boost confidence and immediate
investment by small business."
Visit:
Hitachi to show at ACE EXPO Victoria
Hitachi Construction Machinery’s range of compaction
equipment now comprises three reversible vibratory plate
models (ZV250PR –G/ZV250PR– D/ZV350PR– De) and three
vibratory plates (ZV40PF/ZV60PF/ZV80P).
The Rental Show 2016
to honour ARA 60th
anniversary
CEO changes at
Crommelins
Kevin Kennedy CEO of Crommelins
Operations has announced his retirement
after almost 30 years with the company.
Kevin and his team have been influential
in furthering the reputation of the
company. Kevin Wilson is the new CEO
and he will be in the chair for the start of
the 15/16 financial year.
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