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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2016
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Chris Feldbauer, Managing Director
said: “It’s been a busy time preparing
and renovating our new premises. It’s
an exciting opportunity to expand the
business to be the newest independent
plant and equipment hirer in northern
Victoria with over 300 products for hire.
“Like most hire businesses, we do short
and long term hire, catering for northern
Victoria and southern NSW. Already
we are working with a number of civil
construction companies around the area,
which is a great achievement for the
Hilti staff gave live demonstrations on
Hilti’s innovative solutions such as Safe
Set Dustless Drilling System, HUS Screw
anchors, cordless saws and rotating
lasers.
Hilti’s new range of 12 volt cordless
tools was launched and customers
participated in the 12 volt cordless drilling
competition.
Speeches were followed by the official
cutting of the ribbon at the store’s
entrances – by Jenny Green along with
Ginta Barham Hilti Centre Manager and
Toby Venables.
Béatrice Saubot
1943 – 2016
Béatrice Saubot, wife of Pierre Saubot,
of Haulotte and mother of the current
Haulotte chief executive Alexandre
Saubot, passed away in June following a
short illness. She was aged 72.
While she remained largely in the
background when it came to Haulotte,
she was a past director of the company,
and was involved in some industry
events, such as the IPAF ex-presidents
meetings hosted at the couple's
vineyard, in South West France.
Our sympathies to the Saubot and
Haulotte families.
team, who have been working round the
clock to get the new site running.”
Northern Hire Group is a specialised hire
company in Echuca, Victoria with drive
through access and a large under cover
area for efficient loading and unloading.
“We service a large area from Echuca,
Moama, Deniliquin, Bendigo, Elmore,
Rochester, Lockington, Swan Hill and all
places in-between,” Chris said.
Contact 03 5482 6262 or visit website:
www.northernhiregroup.com.au
In memorium
Ray Kelsey
Ray Kelsey, previously Managing
Director of Wreckair Hire and MD of
Aim Hire, recently passed away. Many
members and industry representatives
would have known Ray during his time
at Wreckair Hire and more recently in
his role at Aim Hire. Ray had a long
association with the HRIA and will be
sadly missed.
Hilti opens new Sydney store
Contact: 131 292 or visit the website:
www.hilti.com.au
Name change and new premises in Victoria
Hilti has opened a new store in Alexandria with the
opening attended by customers, Hilti team members and
Councillor Jenny Green who represented the Lord Mayor of
City of Sydney Council.
Northern Hire Group recently changed its name from
Northern Generator Hire and expanded its plant and
equipment hire range with the opening of new premises
in northern Victoria.
Victorian Hire
Company of 2016
Nominations are now being accepted
and close on 21 September. Judges this
year are headed by Greg Monk and his
team. If you haven’t nominated before
please put your name up. All previous
nominees have found the experience
very positive for their business. Past
winners include Air Powered Services
which won Rental Company of the Year
(Under $5m) at HIRE16.
Hilti staff gave live demonstrations