As AI moves from buzzword to business tool, Hire businesses are asking what it means for their people, customers and margins. ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AI IS reshaping how quotes are processed, fleets are managed, risks ...
The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) is proud to be an Official Association Partner of Roads & Traffic AU 2026, taking place on 14 and 15 October at ICC Sydney. Bringing together government, contractors, ...
Australia’s construction industry is remaining resilient despite ongoing economic pressures, with new research from Kennards Hire revealing most industry leaders remain confident in the sector’s long-term future while adapting their operations to keep up with ...
Electric-powered plant is no longer a future issue – it’s already in your fleet. With that shift comes new technical requirements and elevated safety risk – particularly around high-voltage systems, stored energy and isolation. EWPA and HRIA have partnered ...
As Bernie Kiekebosch steps back from his role as judge for the Hire Industry Awards of Excellence, he leaves behind a long list of worthy winners and a legacy of safer, smarter and more sustainable ...
From humble beginnings on a Maitland farm to a dynamic enterprise serving clients across multiple states, Agrihire is revolutionising agricultural equipment hire. IT’S A QUESTION MANY FARMERS may have asked, what do you do with ...
United Rentals, the world’s largest rental company, has expanded its range of rental products and services with the launch of a Vehicle Rental Program across Australia. A NATIONWIDE FLEET OF high-quality, ‘work ready’ vehicles is ...
A Stronger Future For Hire: HRIA’s 5-Year Roadmap By James Oxenham, CEO Hire and Rental Industry Association On 24 March 2026, our HRIA Directors and leadership team came together for a one-day offsite strategy session, ...
As economic analysts expect the RBA to lift interest rates in light of rising inflation, the Hire industry once again demonstrates its resilience. As a horizontal service, hedged across every sector of Australian industry, the ...