Hire and Rental News - February 2019

INDUSTRY NEWS HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS FEBRUARY 2019 P3 Contents Regulars 4 President’s Message 5 Association News 6 Industry News 14 Industry in Focus 27 Access in Action 43 Events in Focus 55 Equipment 66 Calendar of Events Features 14 Young Professionals get a mentoring boost 16 Silica dust can kill – Silicosis causes shortness of breath, chest pain, fatigue and a severe cough, but symptoms often do not present in the early stages of the disease 19 Andy Kennard gains Life Membership to the Family Business Association 20 Your business – working on it or in it – By HRIA partner HLB Mann Judd 23 Bartier Perry gives us tips and tricks for tenants 26 Crowd funding opportunity for skid steer loader suspension system 43 Golf Cart Hire Group provides new vehicles with the latest technologies 52 Portables 54 Lighting HIRE AND RENTAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION LTD ABN 70 093 630 847 HRIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Mark Burton Tel: 0407 608 420 Vice President: Braden Murrin Tel: 0407 429 423 Past President: Jeff Bernard Tel: 0439 885 188 Chief Executive Officer: James Oxenham Tel: 02 9998 2255 Operations Director: Nicolas Chiew Tel: 02 9998 2255 NSW President: Nathan Venables Tel: 02 4283 6733 VIC President: Ben Sinclair Tel: 03 9720 4455 QLD President: Christie McCormack Tel: 07 3326 6200 SA President: Ben Quirk Tel: 08 8370 2488 WA President: Brad Booth Tel: 08 6258 4195 EVENT DIVISION President: Erin Johnston Tel: 02 4256 2439 HRIA PO Box 1304, Mona Vale NSW 1660 Tel: 02 9998 2255 Fax: 02 9998 2299 Email: info@hireandrental.com.au Web: www.hireandrental.com.au PUBLISHER – HRIA Tel: 02 9998 2255 Web: www.hireandrental.com.au EDITORIAL Editor: Allison Leo: Punctuated Media Tel: 02 6687 2607 Email: allieleo@bigpond.net.au ADVERTISING National Manager Sales, Partnerships & Membership: Martin Sinclair Tel: 0417 450 662 Email: martinsinclair@hireandrental.com.au CIRCULATION Circulation Enquiries/Customer Service: Tel: 0417 450 662 / 02 9998 2255 Printer: Bright Print Group Tel: 02 9757 3000 Distribution: D&D Mailing Services Tel: 02 9725 2114 Opinions published in the Hire and Rental Industry Association magazine – Hire and Rental News – do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the association or the Editor. The HRIA accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any information contained in this magazine and readers should rely upon their own enquiries in making decisions related to their own interest. The contents of this publication are subject to copyright and cannot be reproduced in any way or form without written consent from the Editor. All rights reserved. ISSN 1838-1197 6,894 (Audit period September 2018) CAB Member since March 2010 48 Earthmoving & Mini Equipment – Trench safety is crucial On the cover Business critical information when & where needed For over 30 years, Baseplan Software has delivered ERP software built for the hire industry. Old technology is a leading cause of lost revenue and efficiency and Baseplan helps business increase productivity and reduce costs. Baseplan Enterprise is an all-inclusive system with fully- integrated Sales, Rentals, Service, Parts and complete Financial components with unmatched features and functionalities. The system functions co-operatively in real-time, and provides the highest level of process control and business intelligence. Delivering information when and where needed, the Baseplan Mobility Application connects sales, service and now transport teams to real-time information. The newly released Transport Mobility app connects coordinators in the office to drivers on the road, streamlining the entire transport process. Visit Baseplan at HIRE19 in Melbourne in May for a demo. Visit www.baseplan.com or call 1300 837 142