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HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • AUGUST 2016
INDUSTRY NEWS
The Powered Hand Truck replaces the
need for a forklift and has the potential
to cut shoulder and back injuries in the
workplace.
The Makinex Powered Hand Truck is a
universal materials handling solution that
enables one person to safely lift and load
small equipment or bulky goods weighing
up to 140kg (309lbs). It provides a quick
and easy alternative to using a forklift or
tailgate loader for small loads.
The inaugural Safe Work Australia Award
for Good Design was selected from
finalists across all categories. Makinex
received the award on 27 May, 2016.
Since using the Powered Hand Truck,
Kennards Hire has seen a significant
decrease in shoulder and back injuries.
It has become an indispensible piece
of equipment in Kennards Hire across
Australia and New Zealand.
“A focus on health and safety in design
helps eliminate hazards and risks
Makinex powered hand truck wins award for good design
Makinex Construction Products’ Powered Hand Truck has won the 2016 Safe Work
Australia’s Award for Good Design.
before they enter the workplace. Good
work design can radically transform
the workplace in ways that benefit the
business, workers, clients and others in
the supply chain,” Safe Work Australia
CEO, Michelle Baxter said.
“Makinex is about making inefficiencies
extinct. Makinex strives towards
continuous improvement by looking
closely at its business to find unique,
innovative and practical product solutions
that provide the construction and rental
industries with a better way to do their
jobs to save time, physical effort and
money,” CEO Rory Kennard, who plays
an instrumental part in the design and
development of Makinex’s products, said.
Makinex is an Australian owned
private company that is expert in the
design, development and distribution of
innovative products since 2004, providing
solutions to the construction, landscaping,
equipment hire, infrastructure and related
industries.
The company has plans to expand the
existing designed product range, via
growth in local and global markets with
offices in Los Angeles and a global dealer
network. They have a commitment to
ongoing research and development.
Visit: www.makinex.com.au
The Powered Hand Truck won the 2016 Safe
Work Australia’s Award for Good Design
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