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NOVEMBER
NSW AGM Xmas Meeting – HRIA
Thursday, 10 November 2016
Kennards Hire, Artarmon
SA AGM – HRIA & EWPA
Thursday, 12 November 2016
Maggie Beer’s function centre –
‘The Farm’ in the Barossa Valley
VIC AGM/Awards – HRIA
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Eureka 89, Eureka Tower,
Southbank – Sponsors welcomed
QLD AGM – HRIA & EWPA
Wednesday, 23 November 2016
XXXX Brewery, Milton, QLD
NT Christmas Networking – HRIA
& EWPA
Tuesday, 29 November 2016
Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront
DECEMBER
WA Xmas Meeting – HRIA & EWPA
Wednesday, 7 December 2016
Empire Bar, Lathlain
Check your member details at:
www.hireandrental.com.au
To host a meeting, please contact
the National Office on 02 9998 2255.
Dates are subject to change
CALENDAR
MEETINGS
ASSOCIATION
Differences exist within the industry in
each country due to specific economic
and social environments. This year many
countries are experiencing changes
in government administrations, with
unknown legislative or regulatory futures
ahead. Each individual spoke to the
performance of their rental industry.
Time was spent discussing approaches
to industry standards and best practices
for both rental businesses and with
manufacturers. Workplace labour issues
and member engagement programs were
highlighted. Membership engagement
is central to the associations; each is
striving to include young professionals in
leadership initiatives.
As an aspect of the GRA program
for young professionals, it was
mentioned this fall an Australian
rental representative will travel to the
Global Rental Alliance meets mid year
The Global Rental Alliance (GRA), made up of seven peer
equipment rental associations from throughout the world,
held its mid-year meeting via webinar in late-August with
participation of association executive staff.
United States to participate in the GRA
International Business Leadership
Program administered by the ARA
Foundation. This job shadow program
builds awareness of the importance of
equipment rental worldwide and the
value of networking on a global level. A
US representative traveled to Australia in
late spring for a similar opportunity.
Representatives identified topics for
further roundtable discussion at the 15th
annual meeting to be held 2 March, 2017
at The Rental Show in Orlando. A report
was received regarding interest from an
additional country to join the GRA; and
they will be in attendance in Orlando.
The countries shared information
regarding their annual conferences,
focusing on education/training, featuring
of equipment and networking events.
Visit: www.GlobalRentalAlliance.com
October to work with Tony Murray from
American Rentals in Long Beach, CA.
On 13 October Brandon headed south to
San Diego where he stayed with our 2015
US Candidate Ryan Thomas, and worked
in Ryan’s family business BJ Rentals.
On 20 October Brandon flew to Chicago
and attended the Annual ARA Leadership
Conference where he met with the ARA
Board of Directors and 65 other rental
industry professionals from around the
world. I’m looking forward to following
Brandon’s trip and hearing more about
his experiences in the US hire industry.
‘HIRE17’
Planning for HIRE17 is well underway.
After careful consideration and discussion
with industry members the destination
for HIRE17 will now be Sydney.
We will be launching a new conference
and display format for HIRE17. The
focus for HIRE17 will be an interactive
experience with strong education and
training along with a display showcase
of what is new to the hire marketplace.
The conference and display will be held
at the newly renovated Rosehill Gardens
Racecourse on 10–11 May 2017.
A working group comprising a broad
cross section of HRIA members has been
formed for industry consultation and
input on these industry event programs.
Working in this consultative framework
will ensure we are providing an event
that meets the industry’s needs.
While a new format of conference and
display will be launched for 2017 we will
be running our successful trade show and
convention in 2018. We look forward to
welcoming you to HIRE17 conference at
Rosehill Gardens on 10 – 11 May 2017.
The Year Ahead
Looking forward, there is no doubt the
next 12 months will continue to be a
competitive and challenging period in the
industry and the HRIA will be working
hard to deliver new initiatives to better
serve its members. Remember, everyone’s
participation in the Association is
important.
Please take the time to attend your state
meetings and work with your state
committees to raise concerns or to flag
new initiatives and ideas.
Thank you very much for your continued
support of the Association and our
industry.
Jeff Bernard
National President
Product Safety
Assessment Sheets
Suppliers are encouraged to list their
Product Safety Assessment Sheets (PSA
Sheets) on the HRIA website. This is a
great way to relay safety information
about plant and equipment to all HRIA
rental company members. Rental
companies can simply click online to see
what is currently available.
Visit: www.hireandrental.com.au
HRNet
HRNet recently updated the Modern
Awards Summary on the HRIA website.
Comprehensive workplace relations
documents can be found through the
member services area, plus the HRNet
hotline is a service for all members with
questions about employment issues.
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