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HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2016
INDUSTRY NEWS
The Makinex range of products, known
for ‘Making Inefficiencies Extinct’, has
now been introduced to the UK market
with great success.
Chris Morris, Chief Executive of Morris
Site Machinery said: “When we first saw
the Makinex range in Australia we knew
it could work well for our hire market,
particularly with the growing legislation
on Health and Safety and the drive for
more efficient products.
“Winning this award at the Executive
Hire Show is testament to all the
creativity, hard work and development by
Rory Kennard and the Makinex team, and
to our own team here who have really got
behind these new products.
“This accolade firmly plants the Makinex
name in the UK hire market and I am
delighted to report we have been
inundated with enquiries about the Hand
Powered Truck since the show.”
The Makinex Powered Hand Truck is a
first-to-UK market, universal materials
Low cost telematics
offers zero theft
Pinpoint has released its new low cost
telematics device – the TRK130G, an
IP67 rated in-vehicle unit developed for
tracking assets. The fourth generation
tracking device is compact, measuring
98mm x 75mm x 22mm and is designed
to be accommodated in hard-to-reach
spots, making it ideal for excavators,
generators, backhoes and other
powered equipment of value.
In a special offer from Pinpoint
Communications, the TRK130G can be
purchased by HRIA members for $195
(excluding GST) and network access
fees from $20 (excluding GST) per
month. Pinpoint is also offering clients
a 36 month lease option for $26.50
each (excluding GST – Hardware and
Network Access) – which applies to five
or more units. For fleets with over 50
units, ask Pinpoint for a special deal.
Stephen Laurence, Business
Development Manager said: “HRIA
best practice indicates more than 23%
of companies experienced theft of hire
equipment, of which 75% was never
recovered.
“The TRK130G provides many key
features standard in other Pinpoint
tracking devices and is accessible via
any internet connected PC or laptop
or via an App on any iOS or Android
handheld device.”
The new tracking device will support
3G and GSM Networks, and has an in-
built antenna. Contact: 02 9804 1764 or
visit: www.pinpointcomms.com.au
handling solution that enables one person
to safely lift and load small equipment
or bulky goods weighing up to 140kg. It
provides a quick and easy alternative to
using a forklift or tailgate loader for small
loads onsite or loading into vans.
Utilising a 12V 25 amp linear actuator,
the hand truck eliminates awkward
and dangerous one or two person lifts.
It’s lightweight, easy to operate and
manoeuvre, with the lifting arm controlled
by lifting or lowering the handles using a
simple thumb switch.
It also provides long life cycles and
can recharge in just three hours with
a standard drill battery, and, when
fitted with a specially-designed hook
attachment, has a maximum lift height of
1.9m (1.55m with its fork attachment).
Manufactured from aluminium, the hand
truck is durable, and can be folded down
flat for easy transport and storage.
Contact: 1300 795 953 or visit website:
www.makinex.com.au
“Our goal is always to provide
unparalleled customer service and this
has been instrumental to our success in
the market,” David Krusza, Managing
Director for Hiretech said.
“The addition of Chris to our sales team
will ensure we continue to service our
customers and drive growth.”
Chris brings more than 10 years of
experience in sales and customer service
roles, having previously been involved in
the motorsport and cycling sectors.
“Coming from a background of
selling motorsport accessories and
premium bicycles, I have a good
mechanical aptitude which has helped
me understand the ins and outs of
Hiretech’s floor sanding machines,” Chris
Paradowski said.
“I’m passionate about sales and am
excited to have joined a company that
is respected and highly awarded by
the hire industry, which has been very
welcoming,” Chris said.
“I’m looking forward to meeting more of
our customers at the hire convention.”
David and Chris will be joined by Mark
Rogers, Managing Director of Hiretech
UK at the Hire Convention in May. He
has been the driving force behind the
company’s product innovation and
growth since the 1990s.
Mark’s father, John Rogers originally
established Hiretech more than 60 years
ago and is credited as the founder of the
tool and equipment hire industry.
Visit: www.hiretech.com.au
Powered Hand Truck wins UK Executive Hire Show 2016 award
Morris Site Machinery and Makinex who partnered earlier this year in the UK won
the Innovation Trail Award over the weekend for the Makinex Powered Hand
Truck at the UK Executive Hire Show 2016.
Hiretech expands sales team
Hiretech, floor sanding equipment supplier has expanded
its sales team with the appointment of Chris Paradowski.
Chris Paradowski
Makinex in the UK