Hire and Rental News - May 2018

6 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2018 INDUSTRY NEWS Conceived, designed and built at Australian Pump Industry’s 2.5 acre Sydney manufacturing base and headquarters, the big machines are capable of testing oil or water pipe lines up to 500 bar (7,300psi). The base product is called the Raptor 18 D/HPT and comes with double gauge, double valve assemblies that enable the operator to easily read pressure losses in a range of applications including pipelines and other oil industry equipment that includes valves, compressors, pressure tanks and pumps, Aussie’s Product Manager for Bertolini, Mal Patel said. “The heart of the system is a ‘Big Berty’ Bertolini 500 bar Triplex pump that develops 18 litres per minute flow. The pump has a 316 stainless steel pump head and features stainless steel valves and solid ceramic pistons. A big capacity finned crankcase ensures cool running even in the high ambiants of the Middle East,” Mal said. designing robust light construction equipment for the hire industry. Over the past decade the Makinex business model has been to take its products to the world, including the USA and Europe and has now launched offices in the UK. “At Makinex we have big ambitions. Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal is to have 20 products in 20 countries in 10 years. We now have offices in Australia, North America as well as distribution partners in 12 other countries,” Paul said. To help Makinex achieve this goal in the UK the company has appointed Russell Boswell-Munday as its UK Sales Manager. Russell has gained experience and understanding of the UK hire industry over the past 20 years, Paul said. With many awards under its belt from around the world for innovation, Makinex Paul Weaver – Makinex Managing Director said: “Entering new markets around the world can be a minefield. Two years ago, we partnered with Morris Site Machinery (MSM) in the United Kingdom on this journey. We partnered with MSM because we held similar values in designing innovative equipment and in offering our customers a better and more efficient way to do their job. “Morris Site Machinery has represented the Makinex range in a highly professional way during this time; something we are very grateful for. Morris Site Machinery has set the foundations for the Makinex brand in the UK and now we feel the time is right for Makinex to go it alone,” Paul said. Established in Australia in 2004, Makinex Construction Products focuses on New Aussies on the block as Makinex launches in the UK Having established itself for the past two years via a distributor partnership, Makinex Construction Products has struck out on its own in the UK, launching in the UK on 1 January 2018. Aussie wins contract to export test gear for the Middle East Australian Pump Industries has won a major contract for supply of 500 bar hydrostatic test gear for the Middle East against stiff competition from both US and European manufacturers. “The drive is from a two cylinder Kohler air cooled diesel engine, driven through a two to one reduction box ensuring a totally dust free drive line. The engine developing 26hp at 3000 rpm, provides loads of power for the ‘Berty’ pump.” The machine has a heavy duty stainless steel frame mounted on four big steel wheels with pneumatic tyres. “The machines are highly portable and the frames include an integrated lifting bar that enables units to be easily moved around on construction sites,” Mal said. Australian Pump manufactures and designs electric motor and engine drive hydrotest equipment. values its awards including the Executive Hire Show ‘Innovation Trail Award’ in 2016 for its Powered Hand Truck, as well as a Good Design Award in Australia and the RER Innovation Award in USA 2016. “Makinex products are Australian designed solutions that vastly increase productivity by providing faster, easier and safer ways for getting jobs done,” Paul said. “Our products are reliable, efficient and easy to use. Our focus is to provide professional contractors and tradespeople with quality solutions that save time and money. We will continue to launch new and exciting products that deliver our promise – Makinex Exceptional Efficiently.” Visit: www.makinex.com.au The first shipment of the order prepped for delivery Contact 02 8865 3500 or visit website: www.aussiepumps.com.au Strategic Alignment Training's (SAT) services are a recent addition to the Membership Benefit portfolio and can identify skills/training needs, map a training pathway and connect members with an appropriate training provider.SAT can leverage its industry knowledge to identify and secure appropriate state or federal funds so the cost of training is neutral. This is a free service to members and has already seen a number of members secure training for their employees at nil net cost. Visit: www.hireandrental.com.au Training assistance a member benefit