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EDITORIAL

From the President TIM MIKKELSEN Greetings from the Kapiti Coast Thanks to all who attended the conference in Hamilton and helped make it the success it was. Mental health advocate and New Zealander of the year Mike King delivered a thought provoking and topical opening address. His comedic, engaging and very kiwi style delivered a powerful message to a very attentive audience.

Mike was allotted an hour but with our agreement he continued for another 30 minutes to finish his story, such was the level of engagement with us all.

Congratulations to all the award recipients of The Hire Excellence Awards. You have not only been rewarded with the hard work and effort it takes to enter these awards but recognised as leaders in our industry in your pursuit of excellence. Well done.

Based on feed back the board has received and to spice things up little, conference 2020 will be in Queenstown July 29th – 30th. Queenstown does not have the capability of a big equipment-based trade show so we will be working with our suppliers as to see how this will look. Numbers will be limited and accommodation across 2 hotels so it will be on a first in first served basis. Queenstown is a stunning location so I would advise to get the dates locked in your diary and look forward to seeing you down there.

I am not sure how many of you are using the Equipment Safety Data Sheets. Feed back I have had from customers and staff has been excellent. Health and Safety is now just part of our working culture and environment. The ability to provide these standardised information sheets is assisting us to fulfil our obligations to provide comprehensive and comprehendible instruction in the safe operation of the equipment being hired. Not sure how your businesses are disseminating the ESDS’s to your customers, but most POS hire systems should have the ability to print run on sheets with the item being hired.

Check with your provider and see if this feature is available. I can speak from experience this is the way to go as it avoids the conscious decision having

to be made to find the data sheet and give it to the customer. We now have 8 sheets in operation and are continuing with the roll out of further sheets.

This is a member benefit at no cost to you. Please take advantage of them.

More information and sign-up form can be found on the website under sectors > general hire.

The new look website is now fully operational, and you have the ability to log on, create team profiles and order stock online. Under the recent posts tab, you will see that MBIE are consulting on proposed new regulations in the high-risk categories.

Of note to the HIANZ is working at heights, scaffolding and excavation work. The proposed changes will impact on our industry and our responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. CEO Phil Tindle has attended the consultation the consultation meetings both in Auckland and Wellington. Subject to Phil’s feedback, the board we will be putting a submission to MBIE on behalf of the association. There is also a link on our website for further information and reading.

Great progress continues to be made in the Party & Events sector, with Greg and Phil signing off on a member one-off evacuation scheme with the fire service, and changes to PS1 requirements. Members will be sent specific info on these in due course. New L1 and L2 training courses were run in Mt Maunganui in September with good numbers attending.

The new APEX programme sign-up forms will be distributed over the next couple of months, and again this is a member benefit we urge all in the events sector to get behind.

On behalf of the board I wish you and your families a very safe, relaxing and enjoyable festive season and your businesses a very busy one.

Thank you all so much for your ongoing support of this great association and we look forward to being of service to you in 2020 Kind Regards TIM MIKKELSEN President | HIANZ

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HIRE COMPANY NEWS

OPENING THE SECOND BRANCH After 40+ years of successful operation in Wanganui, Grant and Karine Harrisons plans to acquire a second hire business in Feilding might have looked risky, but it was a considered risk that has started to pay off.

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ARRISON’S HIRE MASTER growth in Wanganui has been sure and steady since its inception by Grants parents Bruce and Ann in 1975.

Since taking over from the seniors 15 years ago, the Churton street premises have steadily grown, with participation in a number of hire-aligned business activities over the years. Grant & Karine helped Garry and Heather Bull, and cousins Paul and Alison Harrison get the Upper Hutt Hire business off the ground in 2014.

“I guess helping to start Upper Hutt Hire gave us the confidence to try and start a hire business on our own” says Karine. “We had been talking to Brent Smith about his hire operation in Feilding and we finally agreed on a price. “ The Manawatu township has been intermittently served by a succession of hire companies, most of which had closed due to industry consolidation. Brent Smith had opened a hire business 10 years ago, primarily in response to customers wanting to hire one of his reliable trailers, and was looking to exit the hire business so he could focus on the trailer manufacturing.

“Apart from a garden equipment retailer offering some gear for hire, there wasn’t a lot of bigger gear available for hire. “We had a good look at what we had been doing in Wanganui, and how we might replicate it in Feilding, and then worked out the pro’s and con’s” he said.

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Once the papers were all signed, the couple set about mirroring the successful parts of the Wanganui operation into the Feilding operation.

They also installed new surveillance cameras and ensured they could have 24/7 access to the hire systems on Day#1. “Our style is much more ‘hands-on’ and we needed to be closely involved in the day to day operation of the business, even when working from Wanganui” says Karine.

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They also beefed up the HireWin software package, that the Feilding operation had been using. “The Hirewin system was functioning but I don’t think it had been utilised to its full potential, especially for hire contracts and forward bookings” says Karine.

They also replicated the Harrison Hire master Wanganui website to the Feilding address, in order to give the business an internet presence and adopted a similar social media program. “We even linked the phone systems, so that the Feilding phone would divert to Wanganui after 5 rings, and we could answer it and place bookings in the Feilding system remotely if required”.

Despite going shopping for a range of shiny new gear to bolster the Feilding warehouse, there are a couple of areas the couple haven’t replicated.

“We’ve stayed away from party hire and marquees. They’re labour intensive parts of the business, and we really wanted to focus just on the equipment hire” said Grant As the business has flourished in its first 12 months, the sales mix has changed slightly. “We had a lot of interest in some of the bigger stuff, like Excavator and rollers, in the first few months. But as time has gone on, we’ve had more interest in the smaller gear, such as plate compactors and concrete saws. I think word is getting around, and the customer comments have been positive, especially on our Facebook page” says Grant.

Wherever possible, Harrison’s Hire master Feilding has tried to source Feilding requirements from Fielding suppliers. You can’t expect the locals to do business with us unless we do business with them” says Grant.

And has it been successful? “Funnily enough, money wasn’t our primary motivator for buying the Feilding business. I think we were looking for a challenge, and the chance to see if we could replicate the success of the Wanganui business” says Karine. “And it’s certainly heading towards that benchmark”.

And next steps? “It’s probably time for some consolidation”” says Grant.

We’ve got a whole lot of new gear that we need to get some more sales against, before we look at our next challenge”. ◘

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People and profit are the central principles of any organisation, regardless of sector. They were also the key focus of this year’s Hire Industry Association of New Zealand Conference.

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HE HIRE AND RENTAL INDUSTRY is ubiquitous, with horizontal market potential. HIANZ’s role involves representing 400 pan-sector product categories, and its annual conference – the flagship HIANZ event – brings together the who’s who of not only the immediate sector it serves, but business innovators and leaders from all walks of life.

This year’s big names at the conference included New Zealander of the Year Mike King, Beyond the Darklands psychologist and TV personality Nigel Latta, and business strategist Karl Varley.

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A record number of attendees – made up of 390 hire company owners, managers and staff, as well as equipment and service suppliers to the industry from New Zealand and Australia – convened to network and participate in an ever-growing knowledge sharing economy that is a catalyst for powerful change.

Contemplating the outstanding outcome of this year’s conference, HIANZ CEO Phil Tindle says: “This year’s record attendance is a reflection of the strength of the hire industry and the relevance of trade organisations – their value is hugely significant.

Increased workloads often result in less time for businesses to focus on planning and administrative functions.

Less time can also make it difficult to access reliable and relevant industry support and services. HIANZ is dedicated to providing valued resources and support to our members and the industry.” ◘

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SAYING ‘NO’ TO STIGMA

HARD-HITTING TOPICS LIKE mental health and wellbeing were introduced by Mike King in a no-holds-barred discussion that said ‘no’ to stigma and a loud and emphatic ‘yes’ to the type of cultural change that will literally save lives.

In relation to how people can support each other – in professional and personal capacities – Mike talked about the need to identify depression, something that can be particularly hard to recognise.

“As a young man, I was brought up to believe that when the pressure was on, I had to harden up and be strong,” he conceded.

“You weren’t allowed to admit that you were struggling with emotional stuff because in the eyes of the male world that made you weak ... Very soon, small problems became big problems and big problems became huge problems.” Mike suggested that peers and friends can use a few non-confronting ways to initiate a conversation: ‘Hey bro, you look really stressed, is everything alright?’ or ‘You haven’t been your usual self lately, is everything ok?’

He stressed that while it is normal for anyone to feel down from time to time, intense feelings of anger, despair, disappointment or helplessness can be a sign of depression. “It’s important to seek help … once correctly diagnosed, there is plenty you can do to successfully treat and manage depression.”

Mike’s poignant words resonated with attendees and set a powerful precedent for other speaker presentations. ◘

THE VALUE OF PERSEVERANCE Karl Varley also had a captive audience with his presentation on simple strategies to increase profit.

He discussed the importance of businesses understanding that they don’t need to be all things to all people, and that if they can’t state their position in eight words or less, they don’t have a position.

Karl also extolled the value of perseverance, acknowledging that sales is a process. “Sales is a failure industry: 60% of customers say ‘no’ four times before saying ‘yes’, but 92% of salespeople give up by the fourth ‘no’.” Akin to Mike King’s advice about building meaningful relationships, Karl emphasised the importance of getting relationships right in business.

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2019 HIRE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

HIRE EXCELLENCE AWARDS This year’s Conference was capped off with the Hire Excellence Awards which recognise and reward excellence within hire companies.

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ITH A HIGHLY successful set of presentations delivered, and a buzzing trade show completed, the HIANZ Hire Excellence Awards shined the spotlight on some game-changing, trailblazing businesses. The Hire Excellence Awards provide a platform for assessing, recognising and rewarding excellence within hire companies who operate within various industry sectors.

Areas of focus include presentation of premises and staff, security, product and services, marketing, customer service, adherence to industry best practices, health and safety policies, compliance and overall operational efficiencies.

Judging includes onsite visits and a mystery shopper.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF CONFERENCE ‘19 HIANZ has a webpage that promotes the highlights of conference 2019 which includes photos, videos, workshop presentations and attendee feedback. Check this out under ‘About Us’ on the HIANZ website.

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BOB YOUNGMAN TRIBUTE

HIRE INDUSTRY ICON LEAVES

LASTING LEGACY It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of the construction industries greatest characters, and a founding Director of Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd, Bob Youngman. He was 90.

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ORN IN TAURANGA Bob served his apprenticeship as a motor mechanic in Ohakune immediately after leaving school. In 1953 he bought the motor repair business and turned it into a Todd Motors dealership selling David Brown Tractors, Commer Trucks and Hillman and Desoto cars.

In 1958 Bob moved to Palmerston North and bought a Europa service station which he subsequently sold back to the company and in the process took up a position with them as a Senior Sales Executive.

During his time in the Manawatu Bob served a term as President of the Palmerston North Junior Chamber of Commerce and was also a the National Director of Membership and Extension. In 1964 he became

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a JC Senator and later an Associate Fellow of the NZ Institute of Management. Bob also served as a Justice of the Peace.

Following the acquisition of Europa

by BP in 1972 he accepted the position of Sales & Marketing Director with Richardson McCabe which also lead to a seat on the board. The move also culminated in the start of a lifelong friendship and business relationship with Tim Richardson.

Richardson McCabe was subject to several takeover bids before finally being sold to Tappenden Motors and then Ceramco. This provided an opportunity for a new venture which resulted in Bob and Tim pooling their resources and taking the bold step of founding Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd in 1981 with a staff of 3. The company’s

initial master distributor appointments of note were Robin engines and Denyo generators.

Forty years ago he was also involved with others in the setting up of the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ). At the inaugural meeting Bob came the rescue of the chairman, who seeing him out of his depth offered to take over. In doing so Bob set in motion the start of one of the country’s largest business associations.

Bob will certainly be missed but his legacy will live on through Youngman Richardson and Co Ltd, a company that goes from strength to strength supplying an extensive range of equipment to the construction and hire sectors. Today the company has a total staff of 75 and represents 23 international brands. ◘

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Combined with its many other state-of-the-art features, these factors mark it as one of the best pieces of access equipment on the market.

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HETHER they’re used in mining, the construction industry or the civil infrastructure sector, boom lifts need to be productive, versatile and safe. They need to have what it takes to help operators finish their tasks safely and effectively.

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Combined with its large (0.91 m x 2.44 m) platform size and impressive horizontal outreach of 17.4 m, this expanded dual capacity allows them to carry what they need and get the job done.

VERSATILE AND PRODUCTIVE The 660SJ telescopic boom lift is also versatile. Available with 4WD and 4WS as standard, it is suitable for use on unfinished surfaces as well as finished concrete with puncture proof nonmarking lug tyres as standard.

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Then there is the Nite Bright ® package. Recommended for use in mines, tunnels and for night work, this package includes 40-watt lights that attach to the platform and illuminate work sites, as well as lights for the area around the chassis.

Depending on specific applications, JLG customers can also choose from further options including a smaller 0.91 m x 1.83 m

A state-of-the-art piece of equipment, the 660SJ telescopic boom lift also features a platform height of 20.02 m, multifunction lift control and an electronic platform levelling system. It has a 5° multi-axis tilt sensor, a non-parallel linkage lift mechanism and is powered by a Deutz Tier 4i diesel engine.

Significantly it includes SkyGuard™, JLG’s enhanced control panel protection as standard.

ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS To further enhance its versatility, the 660SJ is also available with a range of options including the JLG SkyPower ® system, which provides 240 V power for tools and accessories at the platform.

The unit also comes standard with an air-line to the platform.

The new 660SJ can be fitted with the ClearSky from JLG telematics system.

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Designed to further improve the performance of the 660SJ telescopic boom lift, all these accessories can be relied upon to help JLG customers get their job done quickly, effectively and safely. Together with its other stateof-the-art features, they help make the new JLG 660SJ telescopic boom lift one of the best pieces of access equipment available. ◘

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HE 2019 HIRE INDUSTRY Association of New Zealand (HIANZ) Conference was a record-breaking success. Attracting the most attendees of any year to date, it provided an opportunity for networking, education, inspiration and commendation through various industry awards.

A popular stomping ground for movers and shakers of the hire industry, HIANZ’s Awards provide a platform for assessing, recognising and rewarding the excellence of hire companies who operate within various industry sectors, and equipment suppliers to the hire industry.

From premises and staff to products and services, industry awards invite

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businesses to bring their best game.

And this is exactly what Best New Product Award Winner, Skyjack, did.

Quality and reliability are the hallmarks that have given Skyjack scissor lifts a solid reputation as the best. One in three scissor lifts sold worldwide is a Skyjack.

The cutting-edge market leader recently launched its ELEVATE digital product suite which follows a mobile first philosophy and helps to streamline

day-to-date safety processes for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) operators, and their supervisors, contributing to a safer job site for all.

A mobile-first app complete with visual cues, the technology ensures that machine operators can quickly and accurately locate and identify items to look for. Product Manager of Technology and Innovation at Skyjack, David Swan, explains that the information is immediately shared on machine pre-checks then provides rental companies with insight into the health of the machine so they can respond quickly to flagged machines or missed pre-checks.

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“This not only helps ensure minor repairs are caught early on and don’t fester into larger issues, but also promotes an efficient use of service personnel as many troubleshooting options can be carried out remotely.

“The following items can be carried out with the cell phone that’s already in the pockets of end-users on the job site - paperless, digitally tracked, visual, and functional pre-checks; visual guidance on pre-check components; operator machine hour log, and identifying and reporting areas that require maintenance.”

Needless to say, Skytrak Skyjack was absolutely delighted with its major win at the Hire Excellence Awards.

“Winning best new product for us means a lot. Telematics has been in the off-highway space for nearly a decade, but it wasn’t right for the way our industry conducts business.

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Auckland based Pro Services have recently taken delivery of a powerful new Manitou MRT-X 2150 Privilege Rotating Telehandler complete with pallet forks, a 5 ton winch and 1,000kg ORH basket from New Zealand distributor, AB Equipment.

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HE MRT-X 2150P is a an all-terrain 4-wheel drive, rotating telehandler specially designed for the most demanding of industrial activities and construction sites. The hydrostatic transmission and ergonomic controls ensure maximum precision when manoeuvring to approach and place loads for consistently smooth operations and increased productivity.

Floor space, time and budgets are optimised as this 3-in-1 machine (telehandler, crane and work platform) is capable of handling a wide range of tasks.

When it comes to providing rental access equipment and transport needs to the New Zealand film industry as well as commercial construction and infrastructure projects nobody does it better than Pro Services. Recognised for their ‘can do’ attitude directors Neil Radley and Murray Rich have been involved on a number of large-scale productions as well as small to medium scale commercial projects nationwide.

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telehandler,” says Pro Services Co Director, Neil Radley. “However, to be on the safe side we checked them out in Australia first where rotating telehandlers are more commonly in operation. Then, Murray and I took a trip to Germany earlier this year for the Bauma Construction Equipment Exhibition where the Manitou MRT-X 2150P Telehandler was being put through its paces.”

“Being able to rotate 360 degrees, reach heights of up to 21m, have a lifting capacity of 5,000kg and with a remote control as standard was enough for Murray and I to feel that adding the Manitou MRT X 2150P to our fleet was a complete no-brainer,” says Neil.

The 360 degree rotation feature of the Manitou means the main body of the machine can stay in one place whilst performing a multitude of tasks around it. Likewise the remote control allows the operator to activate the machine either from on the ground or up in the work platform basket. This is particularly relevant as sometimes it’s better to see what you’re working on close up.

“The Manitou MRT-X 2150P allows us to provide something different for both our local and International customers.

However for us, the best thing about the Manitou is the stabilisers which in the case of the film industry provides the ability to easily adjust to the different environments And speaking of cameras the Manitou has three of their own, one at the back and 2 on the side.

“With the broad base of customers that we have at Pro Services this type of flexibility and functionality offered by the Manitou MRT-X 2150P suits us right down to the ground,” says Murray. “As well as the film industry our rental fleet of lifting equipment and transport vehicles caters to glaziers, light commercial construction and certain infrastructure projects.”

Pro Services has built their own facility on Rosebank Road, Avondale just behind Bunnings Trade. This enabled them to house their growing fleet of construction rental equipment as well as its other services which now includes EWP training, transport equipment and transport storage together in one place. ◘ For further information on the Manitou MRT-X 2150 Privilege Rotating Telehandler or the location of your nearest Manitou dealer contact Rob Fuller on 021 653956.

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POINT OF RENTAL PROVIDES SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR DRY AND WET HIRE OPERATION BACKGROUND - RAM Equipment is an innovative, caring equipment dry hire* company based in Richmond, South Australia. They partner throughout the continent to serve civil, earthmoving, railway and pipe contractors, no matter where in Australia a job takes place. Michael Grace, the company’s Sales Director, has been with the company since its founding in 2014, helping grow it from a few pieces of equipment into a growing fleet of 120+ items in 2019.

THE PROBLEM As a startup, the company began tracking their data with online ERP software. As they grew, they began to notice its limitations – chiefly, they were frustrated with limited reporting and a lack of clarity on the company’s fleet and cost tracking. As they surveyed the landscape for software, RAM also needed a hire software with a Xero integration to properly manage their bookkeeping.

THE SOLUTION In 2018, after going through a trialling process with various software options Michael and RAM Equipment opted to implement Point of Rental’s Syrinx product. Because the conversion needed to occur quickly, RAM Equipment put the Point of Rental team to the test, asking for their data to be converted, new software set up, and team to be trained within two months.

RAM appreciated the team’s in-depth knowledge of both the software and the hire industry – Point of Rental’s trainers ensured the entire experience was seamless by being on hand as RAM went live, answering staff questions as they came up to ensure implementation went smoothly.

“After having exposure to a few software systems, I think that Syrinx was one of the easiest systems to get set up,” said Michael. “From a customer’s perspective, having a consultant that was able to provide detailed, no-fuss answers patiently and calmly was exceptional.”

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with Point of Rental. Because their software plays a role in each aspect of a hire business’s operation, RAM has been able to automate processes throughout their offices and put them all within one system.

In the year since implementation, they’ve improved accuracy in reporting and cost tracking, making a world of difference in the company’s fleet shaping and office processes.

Additional features like mobile apps and automatic texting to clients have helped the company provide better customer service as well.

“The clarity of information we’re able to get out of the system is really helping us make better long-term decisions,” said Michael. “With having 12 months of solid data in the system, we have the ability now to drill in on particular machines and groups of machines and figure out what’s working for us and what we need to move on from.”

That’s helped RAM live up to its promise of offering the latest technology from global leading brands, tested to meet the most rigorous

specifications and safety standards to their customers throughout Australia.

If it were just about providing excellent software, that might be enough for Michael. But what he appreciates most about Point of Rental is the sense that the company is concerned about his needs and will do everything they can to assure he and RAM Equipment continue to be successful in the future.

“I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Point of Rental,” said Michael. “I’ve worked through a number of different software systems, and as far as having a support partner that listens to you, reacts when you need things to happen…I know that I’ve got backup and support with Point of Rental. I can reach out to them, I can give them feedback, and things happen. I’ve got a great network of people that will support me…I think it’s a wonderful company to work with.” ◘ *Dry hire: Renting/hiring equipment without an operator. Wet hire, its counterpart, is when a hire business provides an operator with its equipment to sites.

I’ve ’ve got a great network of people that will support me...I think Point of Rental is a wonderful company to to work with.

Michael Grace, Sales Director RAM Equipment - Equipment Hire

LEGAL

SOME RECENT AUSTRALIAN CASE LAW ON THE PPSA

By Geoff Hardy of Auckland law firm Martelli McKegg

The value of the turbines has been reported as being between A$44 million - A$50 million.

How’s that for an expensive lesson in PPSR registration?

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Y NOW most of you will be aware of the risk of hiring something out long-term without registering your ownership of the items in question against the customer’s name on the Personal Property Securities Register (the “PPSR”). The risk is that if your customer goes bust while still in possession of your goods, one of their secured creditors such as a bank – which holds a security over all the customer’s assets – might step in and take your goods because they have registered their security on the PPSR ahead of you. There have been plenty of cases in New Zealand where that has happened, and items such as portable buildings, construction equipment, rental cars, and even racehorses have been forfeited from their owners.

Exactly the same situation has occurred in Australia where they adopted a Personal Property Securities Act (“PPSA”) about 10 years after us. The Australian Hire and Rental Industry Association agitated very strongly for lease or hire agreements to be exempted from their PPSA, but were only partially successful. They managed to get the definition of PPS Leases changed so that the minimum term was two years rather than one year, and leases of an indefinite term are not deemed to be PPS leases unless and until they run for a period of more than two years.

There are some other exceptions.

For example, a PPS lease does not

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include a lease or a bailment by a person who is not regularly engaged in that business, nor does it include a bailment where the bailee does not provide any value. A bailment is an arrangement whereby someone has possession of your goods temporarily, but typically they don’t get to use it, and you can take it back at any time.

There have been a couple of recent PPS Lease cases in Australia which are of interest, and they are likely to have some application here as well.

FORGE GROUP POWER PTY LIMITED VERSUS GENERAL ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL INC General Electric leased turbines to Forge Power for a fixed term. Forge Power subsequently went into voluntary administration and liquidation, and General Electric had not registered its ownership of the turbines on the PPSR. The case considered whether General Electric was regularly engaged in the business of

leasing goods in Australia, because if it wasn’t, then the lease would not be a PPS Lease. It was accepted that General Electric was in the business of leasing goods outside of Australia.

The Court found that in testing whether General Electric was regularly engaged in the business of leasing goods, you have to look at its activities world-wide. The relevant time to look into those activities was the time the lease was entered into.

The question was whether leasing goods was a proper component of General Electric’s business. The Canadian approach was preferred over the New Zealand approach in this case.

Frequency or repetitiveness is a factor, and in some cases may be critical, but it is not the only factor. Evidence was led to show that General Electric had leased turbines to various other parties in Australia under various forms of agreement.

It was found that there was a PPS lease in this case, and the interests in the turbines vested in Forge Power immediately before the appointment of voluntary administrators. Therefore, Forge Power’s right to the turbines was superior to that of General Electric.

This decision was later appealed, but unsuccessfully. The value of the turbines has been reported as being between A$44 million - A$50 million.

How’s that for an expensive lesson in PPSR registration?

LEGAL

RE BREDENKAMP; WELLDOG PTY LTD VERSUS GAS SENSING TECHNOLOGY CORP Gas Sensing Technology Corporation (“GSTC”) was the US parent of Welldog Pty Ltd (“Welldog”).

Welldog stored equipment on behalf of GSTC in Australia. Welldog went into voluntary administration and a secured creditor appointed receivers.

If the storage arrangement was a bailment, and the bailment was not registered, then the equipment would vest in Welldog and subsequently the receivers and/or liquidators.

There were three issues in this case: 1. Had the equipment been bailed?

2. Was GSTC regularly engaged in the business of bailing goods?

3. Did Welldog give value for the bailment?

It was found that there was an indefinite bailment in this case as Welldog had possession of the

equipment and there was an implied promise to return the equipment on demand by GSTC. The Court rejected the submission that the bailments were a series of short (less than one year) bailments that were not captured by the definition of PPS lease.

However it was also found that GSTC was not regularly in the business of bailing goods. It was not shown that GSTC generated revenue by bailing equipment. The bailment allowed Welldog to conduct aspects of its business which resulted in revenue for GSTC as its parent company.

These outcomes arose from service arrangements and not the bailment.

The court considered that the definition of “value” was that the value must be provided by the bailee specifically for the bailment, and not value provided by the bailee at large.

There was no value in this case as Welldog had not paid GSTC for the bailment or provided any financial

benefit sufficiently linked to the bailment.

Therefore there was no PPS lease and the equipment did not vest in Welldog immediately before the appointment of administrators and receivers under section 267 of the PPSA. No doubt GSTC breathed a huge sigh of relief, and learned a valuable lesson for the future. ◘

Geoff Hardy has 45 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer and is a partner in the Auckland firm “Martelli McKegg”. He guarantees personal attention to new clients at competitive rates.

His phone number is (09) 379 0700, fax (09) 309 4112, and e-mail geoff@martellimckegg.co.nz.

This article is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice.

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He said: “Our association with New Zealand spans many years, and this is an exciting and growing market for us - one we are well suited to serve. Joining HIANZ was the next, natural step.

“Our equipment is valued for being robust and reliable; it is built to perform for the hire and rental industry, operating in the toughest conditions and meeting the highest standards of health and safety.”

He added: “With our commitment to innovation and eco-awareness we have equipment that is ideally suited to meet the needs of the hire, events and construction sectors here.”

As the events season gets into full swing, the need to provide light and power for concerts, festivals and funfairs increases. Morris Site Machinery’s range of lighting towers is well suited and includes the compact and highly transportable SMC SL80 Pallet LED. The static eight metre mast lighting tower has four 320W LEDs has a run time of 265 hours and extended service times, ideal for powering events into the night.

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NZFIA NEWS

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION UPDATE The Forklift Industry Association continues to grow and expand on the products and services available to industry. It has recently signed up to a shared resource model with the Hire and EWP Associations, this will give members greater levels of service, member events and provide access to increased benefits and initiatives.

MEMBERS BENEFITS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INCLUDE; • Access to Legal & HR Helpdesk, Health & Safety Systems, Westpac Financial Benefits, Industry Insurance.

• Guidance documents such as Rental Agreements, Terms of Trade, Fair Wear & Tear Guides.

• Products & Services, advice and support.

WHAT HAS THE ASSOCIATION BEEN DOING?

Dashboard, Switches & Controls

There are always projects on the go, large and small, some simple and others complex.

FORKLIFT FAIR WEAR & TEAR GUIDES www.nzfia.org.nz

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Completion of Fair Wear & Tear Guide has been welcomed by members, this guide is a great guidance document to make customers aware of their responsibilities and what is deemed fair wear and tear. The guides can be downloaded from the NZFIA website to use electronically or can be purchased as A5 booklets via the Association for $4 each.

What’s acceptable?

We recommend...

Light staining and scratches That is visible but cannot be felt.

Staining that can be removed.

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Do not place heavy materials or equipment on the dashboard.

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The latest fitting techniques are used to fit radios and phones, etc. Call us for assistance with fitting options. Incorrect fitting can damage the machines electronic components.

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Moderate to heavy scratches Up to 100mm long provided they are isolated.

Encourage your staff to treat the interior with care. Ensure they understand that your company will be charged for any damage.

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Switches, controls or display working As long as fault is not caused by misuse or water damage.

Contact us for written approval if you want to fit, remove or replace any accessory in a vehicle on contract to you.

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Any accessories fitted at your expense may be removed before the vehicle is returned to us, provided any accessory supplied with the vehicle is replaced in its original position and no damage is left from the accessory removal. Care should be taken when fitting and removing accessories.

TYPICAL CAUSES: clipboards, pens, etc.

Fading or discolouring Provided it has been caused by exposure to sunlight and not from contact with other substances (e.g. corrosive cleaning solvents).

What’s not acceptable?

Moderate to heavy scratches over 100mm in length TYPICAL CAUSES: storage of tools or equipment, accident damage, vandalism and negligence.

Burns TYPICAL CAUSES: cigarettes, corrosive substances.

Staining TYPICAL CAUSES: tar, oil, grease, paint, concrete.

Removal of any item or accessory supplied with the vehicle, or subsequently fitted at our expense Unless done with our prior written approval (e.g. cup holder, seat pocket, radio etc.)

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Holes and wiring made to accommodate an accessory that has been removed (e.g. RT, GPS) Holes need to be repaired before machine returned.

Switches, controls or dashboard/display broken TYPICAL CAUSES: Using force to operate, water damage, impact damage.

What’s fair in wear and tear? Guidelines for when a forklift comes to the end of its lease term.

NZFIA NEWS

OPERATOR COMPETENCY & REGULATION REVIEWS

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ORKSAFE NZ attended the recent AGM and spoke to members about the Government’s review of Vocational Education and what impact this may have on the industry. It was noted that the current AcoP is seriously out of date and the NZFIA sought feedback on ways that it could begin a process to identify areas of the AcoP in most need of change and to work with industry to agree on an acceptable interim alternative. This groundwork will not only mean that industry could potentially realize and work to a new industry accepted alternative but would also reference this guidance when the replacement document for the AcoP is drafted over time. A working group will be formed to agree on areas that should be prioritized, before engaging with industry to seek feedback.

The plan is to only work on one or two parts at any time.

Discussion was held in relation to forklift licensing and it was agreed there is need for change from what is currently in place. The current review of the plant and structures regulation include forklifts but only the plant itself, whilst it refers to operator competency it does not go into great depth. Worksafe advises that the next stage of their review will be high risk work, and this is where competency and licensing of forklift operators will be padded out. It seems highly likely that compulsory licensing of forklift operators may well be one of the outcomes of the review.

The Association has a very close working relationship with Worksafe.

Effective representation of the forklift industry is a primary objective and members are welcomed and encouraged to communicate as often as possible with the NZFIA should there be any issues, concerns or suggestions. All members were reminded of the consultation, forums and submission process being undertaken by MBIE in relation the Plant & Equipment Regs, thanks to the members who submitted directly and to the group who assist with the NZFIA online submission. ◘

❙ EQUIPMENT SAFETY DATA SHEET

COPYRIGHT © HIANZ 2019

• Version 2 • 03/10/2019

FORKLIFT Diesel or LPG

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ALWAYS USE COMMON SENSE

This Equipment Safety Data Sheet is intended as a guide only for the safe operation of this Forklift. It does not override Worksafe NZ recommendations or the manufacturers recommendations or any other industry requirements. You must be a competent qualified person to operate this Forklift.

If you are unsure about any aspect of this equipment or its capabilities or its suitability, or if you are in doubt as to its proper usage you must contact one of the Hire Company Employees or an industry expert before continuing.

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IMPORTANT HAZARDS Danger! Collisions between Forklifts and pedestrians can be fatal!

You must have a traffic management plan in place to minimise the risk of collisions between forklifts, goods and pedestrians.

Risk of Tipping! Never exceed the load capacity of the Forklift or the maximum slope. Always carry the load in as low a position as possible. Avoid turning with load raised. The Forklift + load must be stable at all times.

Always wear your seatbelt!

Risk of crush! Never drive with fork blades higher than 150mm above ground. Load must be at lowest possible heights at all times.

Risk of injury from falling objects.

Identify and secure any objects which might fall. Observe the minimum 3 metre exclusion zone around the Forklift.

Ensure Forklift is equipped with Falling Object Protection System (FOPS).

Always ensure terrain is stable and able to support weight of the Forklift + load. Check intended path for obstructions and faults such as pot holes, plastic manhole covers and edges of loading docks.

Take care when entering or exiting the Forklift. Always use three points of contact when climbing in or out.

Do not leave Forklift unattended when running. Always ensure machine is in "Park" or "Neutral" and handbrake applied. Exhaust gases are poisonous. Never run the engine in confined places, especially when unloading shipping containers.

Keep hands well clear of the mast mechanism.

Never reach through the Forklift mast.

Be aware of rear end swing and risk of rear of forklift striking objects.

Exposure to noise louder than 85dB will lead to long term hearing loss. Wear ear protection if noise exceeds 85dB. Diesel or LPG is highly flammable. Turn off the engine when refueling or changing LPG tanks or when machine not in use. No Smoking.

Fatigue warning: Do not operate continously for long periods. Never operate this Forklift if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medications or any substances capable of impairing your abilities.

Minimum age 18 years.

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PLANNING FOR SAFETY

A Hazard Identification Assessment & Control site plan, including a Traffic Management plan must be in place before starting any work. ❯ Before using the Forklift: ❯ Specify the tasks and methods for the job ❯ Ensure that this Forklift is the best machine for the job ❯ Understand the capabilities of this machine and its load capacity chart. ❯ Any specific site hazards that may affect the safe use of this machine. ❯ Site Emergency procedures You must conduct a pre-start inspection of the Forklift to ensure all safety features are working correctly.

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EXCLUSION ZONE

HEAD PROTECTION

HEARING PROTECTION May be required if noise exceeds 85dB. Sun protection may be required for extensive outdoor use.

HIGH VISIBILITY CLOTHING

Before commencing work ensure you understand the site traffic management plan, emergency procedures, that you know the locations of the site First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguishers and you can call 111 in an emergency.

Check all overhead hazards.

Ensure the mast clears overhead obstacles such as wiring or doors.

Unless you are using a secured and certified man cage Forklift must never be used for lifting personnel

If blind parking a load you must use a spotter

You must beep your horn at blind corners or whenever your sight is obscured

PROTECTIVE FOOTWEAR

WORK SITE PRECAUTIONS

Forklift must be made safe when not in use, to prevent use by untrained personnel. ❯ Max speed outdoors: 15km/hr (jogging pace). ❯ Max speed indoors: 5km/hr (walking pace). ❯ Take care in wet conditions.

Stopping distances increase in slippery conditions

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

BLIND SPOT

Always drive backwards if the load obscures your view

3 metre exclusion zone

FORKLIFT SAFETY DATA SHEET Work is underway to complete an Equipment Safety Data Sheet (ESDS) for Forklifts. These sheets provide risk-based guidance relating to the use of the forklift and includes information that rental companies are currently required to provide customers under the HSWA Act. ESDS sheets have already been developed for other equipment categories by the Hire Association, they have also been well received by rental customers.

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Manufactured by UK based Tufftruk Limited the Truxta powered mini dumpers which come in battery, petrol or diesel options provides the user with maximum versatility together with ease of operation. Highly manoeuvrable the articulated chassis handles corners with ease, so there’s no need to lift or reposition. These units are so compact that they get into places other units can’t.

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“A first for New Zealand the units we had in store were sold within two weeks of landing due to strong demand,“ says Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd Sales Director, Phil Fairfield. “They’re a great addition to our current range of earthmoving equipment notably because of their four wheel drive capability and the articulated chassis.”

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EWPA NEWS

So, what has been happening at the EWPA? 2019 has been a year of change so let’s start at the start any identifiable initiatives that are common and of benefit to all, a good example of this would be lobbying to government for changes to the Personal Properties Security Act to have hire contracts removed from the Act which is highly beneficial to each industry Association due the high percentage of rental in each sector.

Neil Radley

Jason McAllister

NEWLY ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS This year’s board elections have seen changes at the top! Newley elected board members are Neil Radley (Rich Rigging) and Jason McAllister (LiftX), it is great to see growing interest from members wishing to join and participate at board level. We farewell Robert Molynuex and Andrew Messent who have been longstanding board members and great advocates of the EWPA. SHARED RESOURCE MODEL Three Association’s (EWPA, HIANZ and NZFIA) have now agreed on the structure and funding of a shared administration resource model which includes staffing, industry advocacy & marketing, and membership initiatives. This is great news for all members who will see an increase in activity in these areas moving forward.

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Association’s will review and discuss their experiences and expectations on an annual basis, to ensure members continued to receive value from the investment.

REGISTERED INSPECTOR PROGRAMME The EWPA has introduced the Registered Inspector Programme.

This is a national initiative whereby EWP inspectors are formally assessed to ensure they possess the level of experience and expertise required to undertake 6 month and/or major inspections of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms as required by the Australian Standard AS2550.10. This Standard, and the New Zealand EWP Best Practice Guidelines for MEWP state that only a Competent Person can carry out 6 month and/or major inspections.

The RI Programme sets an industry benchmark. The application process seeks evidence related to the maintenance of high skill levels, industry knowledge and experience. The EWPA suggests that owners of EWP’s should only use service providers who have ‘Registered Inspectors’.

For inspection companies, the RI Programme enables them to genuinely differentiate themselves from the

cowboys! If you are in the business of EWP inspections, find out more about the Registered Inspector Programme and associated benefits on the EWPA website.

SAFETY VIDEOS The EWPA has developed a few safety videos that provide good education and clarification to industry. They also promote best and safest practices for the use and maintenance of Elevating Work Platforms.

The library currently includes the following: • • • •

Pre-Start Safety Checks Operator Responsibilities Harness Use of Scissor Lifts Loading & Transporting EWP’s

Members are welcome to use and promote these videos.

Check them out at www.ewpa.org. nz/Safety-Video-Library

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Reliability And Low Maintenance The Key To Higher Rental Turnover The key to turning over a profit in the Hire & Rental industry is to have products that continuously turn over and keep running day after day - with as little maintenance as possible. You don’t want your outdoor power equipment sitting in the workshop being repaired, you want it working and out with the customer.

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Honda Power Equipment is designed for the hire and commercial market.

You get will get a fast return on your investment, with minimal downtime, as they are built to go the distance. Producing over million engines per year, you can rest assured that your new Honda product is going to work, day after day, all year long.

Just landed in New Zealand is the 50cc, one man post hole borer, the Honda PHB50. This is an ideal rental unit because it suits the home handyman putting up his own backyard fence. The unit only weighs 10.9kg and can easily be handled by one person. It can be used with all size augers, right up to a 12-inch gauge, ideal for fence posts in the back yard or out on the lifestyle block. If you are struggling to find the right post hole borer for your customer - one that has a range of uses - take a closer look at the Honda PHB50.

Any hire company worth its salt will have generators, but unless they have one of the most recognisable names in Generators in your store, those units are just going to take up space on the floor. When it comes to portable power, people know Honda Generators are the premium brand to have. It makes sense because Honda is renowned for reliability and when you are without power you don’t want to be mucking around with an inferior product.

Honda Generators come in a range of power abilities and applications and they produce better than grid quality electricity due to their superior

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inverter technology. You can get units to cover whole house needs - like the EU70 - or just for the campsite or camper van over summer - like the EU22. In between those two units is the Honda EU30iS, great for the medium size worksite with its 20 hour run time, or the smaller (in size, not output) EU30iK that is more suited to the domestic user.

Whatever type of power equipment you need for your hire and rental company you need to get equipment that is going to work every time, with minimal fuss and maintenance. If you want to spend your time hiring to customers and not spending money fixing products, get some well-built product that you know won’t break down. ◘

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CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE

HIREPOOL EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS NAMED A world record-breaking pipeline in Auckland, a Hawkes Bay roading project, an Auckland wastewater station and a stormwater project in Wellington were amongst the winners of the 2019 CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence awards.

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“These events are about recognising great Kiwi organisations and the work they do for Kiwi communities.

The level of excellence within our civil construction sector is something Hirepool is proud to support. I encourage people to take a moment to acknowledge the great people behind these projects.”

McConnell Dowell won the ‘Projects with a value of between $20M and $100M’ category with its Army Bay Ocean Outfall project at Shakespeare Regional Park - a project which resulted in the world’s longest pipeline built using trenchless tunnelling technology at 1.9 kilometres.

Higgins Contractors won the ‘Projects between $5M and $20M’ category for its Watchman Road Roundabout and airport intersection project in Napier which created a safer intersection with special regard for an adjoining wetland. HEB Construction was also highly commended in this category for its work extending the wharf at Port Otago - a project that required deep pile driving around a ‘minefield’ of underwater boulders.

Fulton Hogan won the award for ‘Projects up to $5M - larger companies’ for the Wynyard Quarter Pump Station - a 14-metre deep wet well pumping station situated in the heart of Auckland which required innovation to work at depth well below the water table.

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The award for ‘Projects up to $5M smaller companies’ went to Concrete Treatments NZ for restoring the South Karori Stormwater Culvert in a project which replaced rusting corrugated iron tunnels underground with a new geopolymer lining. Canterbury-based Rock Control was highly commended in this category for its work stabilising a 100-metre cliff face above the highway and rail lines south of Kaikoura following the earthquakes which devastated the region.

The award for excellence in the maintenance and management of assets went to HEB Construction for its work maintaining 2,600 kilometres of roads across the Selwyn District with excellence and significant cost savings thanks to extensive use of data.

Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Peter Silcock said these awards represented important

recognition, not just for the skilled people who worked on planning and construction of these projects, but also for the excellent outcomes they brought to local communities.

“It’s important we take the time to recognise a job well done. These projects are vital for the economy and wellbeing of their communities. We should be proud of the people who got the job done, and the outcomes their hard work has achieved.” ◘ 1) Category 3 winner - McConnell Dowell 2) Category 1B winner Fulton Hogan 3) Category 1A winner - Concrete Treatments 4) Category 2 winner - Higgins 5) Category 1A Highly Commended Rock Control 6) Maintenance and Management of Assets winner - HEB Construction 7) Category 2 Highly Commended HEB Construction

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PARTY & EVENTS

PROGRESSIVE TIME FOR PARTY AND EVENT SECTOR

The Best Practice Guidelines (BPG) are now being referenced by local councils, event organisers and rental companies as the word of this industry best practice spreads though out the country.

The BPG is available on the HIANZ website along with few template forms for members to use within their respective businesses.

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Phil Tindle and Greg Ward have attended numerous meetings with key stakeholders, including presentations to the New Zealand Building Officials (BOINZ) Conference in Wellington and more recently meeting with Auckland Council and New Zealand Fire Service.

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EWP TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS A STAND-OUT AT HIANZ CONFERENCE

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WP TECHNICAL Solutions has won the award for the Best Conference Stand at the 2019 HIANZ Conference held this year at the Claudelands Centre, Hamilton.

The stand was one of the biggest at the trade show and provided them the perfect opportunity to showcase their Dino range of elevating work platforms. The latest released version of Dino’s XT Trailer mounted Cherry Pickers brought new and improved features to the trade show making what was a great machine even better especially the 210XT. All Dino XT machines now come standard to NZ with Bi-energy power, spare wheel, two joystick control for precise function controls,360 continuous slew and large outrigger feet.

The 2019 HIANZ conference overall broke all records for attendance which meant the trade show benefited greatly. The extra space of the convention centre provided the opportunity to become really creative and accordingly all exhibitors were quick to take advantage. EWP Technical Solutions were one of those who took up the challenge. Being able to

able to demonstrate the Dino products inside also proved to be a big plus for the company.

This year saw some strong competition amongst the exhibitors but at the end of the day it was hard to go past the EWP Technical Solutions stand for the strong use they made of their area and the cut through impression that it had on conference delegates. ◘

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NEW PRODUCT

DESIGNED FOR COMPACT MANOEUVRABILITY Responding to demand for compact manoeuvrability in low-level access and spaces, the new Genie® GS™-1330m scissor lift will soon be available in New Zealand

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EAVY-DUTY AND rental-ready, this new micro-sized scissor lift is suitable for construction applications in space restricted or congested locations, such as offices, high rise and retail spaces, as well as facility maintenance tasks, notes Phil Fairfield, Sales Director, Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd The Genie GS-1330m scissor lift offers a maximum platform height of 3.75 m and a maximum working height of 5.75 m with a 2-person, 227 kg capacity, and weighs in at only 885 kg. “Low-level access is a growing segment in the aerial access industry, with increasing pressure to replace ladders with safe, productive alternatives,” says Phil Fairfield.

The Genie GS-1330m scissor lift has an efficient, all-electric DC drive system that offers productive power for getting around indoor job sites with a quiet, zero-emissions operation.

Industry-leading runtime ensures full-day productivity in a compact package.

With the Genie GS-1330m scissor lift, operators can drive at full height, and in the stowed position. AT 907 kg it can access job sites previously off-limits to heavier slab scissors and vertical mast lifts. It is equipped with side-by-side platform guard rails for easy deck extension and retraction.

It is engineered with diamond plate platform flooring, which provides a durable, long-life gripping surface. ◘

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Keeping An Eye On Health And Safety Performance From The Board Table

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NE OF THE MOST significant changes in the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) was the introduction of a positive duty of due diligence on a PCBU’s officers (person conducting a business or undertaking). Board members and senior leaders must now exercise the care, diligence and skill that a “reasonable” officer would exercise to ensure their business complies with its duties and obligations under HASWA – including eliminating or minimising risks to workers and others so far as reasonably practicable.

One of the ways officers can ensure their business is meeting its duties is to require and consider meaningful indicators and metrics about health and safety performance. Lost time injury rates (LTIs) have historically been central to this process although it is now widely accepted that a broader range of measures is useful. Focusing

on LTIs might drive perverse and unintended outcomes (e.g. under-reporting) and fail to provide sufficiently relevant, robust and timely information on the state of health and safety in a business.

Safe Work Australia has also published guidance about measuring and reporting on work health and safety to assist officers effectively meet their due diligence duties. ◘

The NZ Business Leaders’ Health & Safety Forum has produced a useful guide for leaders on identifying critical health and safety reporting indicators.

If you would like to talk to someone about your H&S risks and what insurance protection is available, please contact ICIB Insurance Brokers.

David Chow 027 482 6832 david@icib.co.nz NZ Zero Harm Workplaces Guide https://www.zeroharm.org.nz/assets/docs/ our-work/monitoring/Monitoring-What-MattersMay2019.pdf Australian Safework Guide https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/ files/documents/1802/measuring-and-reportingon-work-health-and-safety.pdf

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Acknowledgment to Jane Birdsall, Executive Manager, Health & Safety and Statutory Risk Claims & Consulting at Vero Liability.

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COMPANY NEWS

BREEZING THROUGH NEW ZEALAND Cool Breeze Rentals (Cool Breeze) has over 18 years of practical experience and with a loyal following in Australia, it was time to share the company culture, passion and service with one of our closest neighbours and friends, New Zealand.

When the sun dips and the temperature drops, we are the best option to source temporary heating from...

And, when it’s not hot or cold, but flooding rains, Cool Breeze are still here to help. Flood Restoration is an expanding market and our fleet of Dehumidifiers and drying equipment is up to the challenge. Hosting a variety of lightweight and stackable products, making it easy to mobilise multiple Dehumidifiers and Air moving Fans quickly and efficiently, dramatically reducing the effects of water damage.

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ANY OF OUR corporate clients operate in both countries, so our ability to continue to offer comprehensive service, meant that Cool Breeze was destined to have a presence in the land of the long white cloud. Cool Breeze commenced operations in Australia back in 2001 and now proudly operates in East Tamaki, Auckland. We began specialising in portable air conditioners to cater for a variety of applications in the HVAC sector. As portable air conditioning gained recognition in these markets, more opportunities became available. Mechanical Service companies and Facility Managers especially, began to view portable cooling (and heating) as a tool of the trade, and recognized the value and problem-solving capabilities offered by this equipment.

As markets expand and competition increases, customer retention has

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never been more important. Today’s customers demand uninterrupted air conditioning supply and are no longer satisfied to wait whilst existing a/c units are repaired or serviced.

Solution? Portable Spot Coolers. A fast, convenient and economical solution to restore cooling to critical infrastructures such as server rooms, food production, medical equipment and aged care, just to name a few.

When the sun dips and the temperature drops, we are the best option to source temporary heating from.

Whether it’s temporary heating for your event/function or freezing classrooms, let us find a solution for you.

We’re proud to be stocking the indoor rated, Diesel/electric Heater. A beautifully crafted radiant heater with low power consumption and cool touch sides. These heaters are as stylish as they are effective. Perfect for marquees, sports halls, retail stores etc.

A truly one stop shop for all things HVAC, Cool Breeze is a specialist in temporary cooling, heating and flood restoration. Our carefully selected range of equipment caters for the built environment, industry, data, computer centres and many other applications. If you can think of problem that needs cooling, heating or drying, we are sure to have a readymade solution for you.

Our professional, corporate support underpinned by local, personal service has proved a successful formula.

Your local Branch Manager is available, knowledgeable and ready to provide a HVAC solution tailored to your situation. ◘ For all enquiries including 24/7 emergency service, please contact Coolbreeze Rentals 0508 885 188 or visit our website www.coolbreeze.co.nz

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INDUSTRY NEWS

EXECUTIVE TEAM CHANGES AT ELB EQUIPMENT

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New Zealand General Manager John Grant has been appointed to the newly created role of Parts & Service Director tasked with leading the after-sales support functions of the business throughout Australia and New Zealand. This will mean that John will be relocating to ELB’s Head Office in Sydney and will commence his exciting new role from the beginning of next year.

“I have enjoyed a long and personal relationships with many people in the industry and will miss the interaction and friendships. However, I will remain closely involved in the ELB business and feel confident and proud of the legacy that I leave behind,” says John.

“I am excited to announce the appointment of John Familton to the role of General Manager for ELB Equipment Ltd (NZ). John is well known in the industry and brings a wealth of skill and knowledge to the role and will add considerable management strength to our NZ operation.”

John Familton will join the ELB team in September and will continue to support ELB Equipment’s existing customer base with his extensive

knowledge and experience.

ELB is committed to maintaining its position in the market with its vast range of tooling, consumables and spare parts from Ditch Witch and Cetco and including Radius - now with an added range available According to John Grant it is important that ELB continue providing action ready solutions and support services.

“We are making a commitment to support not only our renowned Orange Iron but also support solutions for Vermeer, Astec and Toro machinery. John Familton is keen to continue our vision and further grow the ELB business and we look forward to seeing this advancement of ELB Equipment under his leadership.” ◘

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2019 - SUPPLIERS WEBSITE DIRECTORY Below is a list of companies who supply equipment, products or services to the Association.

We ask that members support these businesses when you are looking to purchase core products for your hire companies.

AB EQUIPMENT LTD http://www.abequipment.co.nz

FORMIT SERVICES PTY LIMITED http://www.formit.com.au

PARKLAND PRODUCTS LTD http://www.parkland.co.nz

ACCENT TOOLS LTD http://www.hitachipowertools.co.nz

GAPRIE LTD http://www.gaprie.co.nz

PEAK ACCESS LIMITED http://www.peakaccess.co.nz

ACCESS SERVICE NEW ZEALAND LTD http://www.accessservice.com.au

HAMER LIMITED https://www.hamer.co.nz

PINTO TRAILERS https://pintotrailers.co.nz/

ACCESS SPECIALTIES LTD http://www.accessspecs.co.nz

HANSA CHIPPERS http://www.hansachippers.com

Point-of-rentaL software Pty Ltd https://www.point-of-rental.com.au

AES WATER BLASTERS http://www.aesblasters.co.nz

HAULOTTE AUSTRALIA PTY http://www.haulotte.com

POLYJOHN PACIFIC PTY LTD http://www.polyjohn.co.nz

ALLIGHT SYKES http://www.allightsykes.com/

HILTI NEW ZEALAND http://www.hilti.co.nz

POWER & MARINE http://www.hpenz.co.nz

ALLOYFOLD http://www.alloyfold.co.nz

HIRE KNOWLEDGE LIMITED http://www.hireknowledge.co.nz

RED ROO SALES & SERVICE PTY LIMITED http://www.redroo.com

ANCRA NEW ZEALAND LIMITED http://www.ancranz.com

HIRETECH PTY LIMITED http://www.hiretech.com.au

R&J BATTERIES https://www.rjbatt.com.au/

ASWEFA http://www.aswefa.co.nz

H-Line Pty Ltd http://www.hlinestructures.com.au/

S & G ABRASIVES LTD http://www.sgabrasives.co.nz

BASEPLAN SOFTWARE PTY LIMITED http://www.baseplan.com

HOLER DIAMOND TOOLS https://www.holer.co.nz/

saint-gobain abrasives Ltd http://www.saint-gobain-abrasives.com

BAYTEX A DIVISION OF STRUCTURFLEX LTD http://www.baytex.co.nz

HYDRAULINK FLUID CONNECTORS LTD http://www.hydraulink.com

SEEARCO INDUSTRIAL ABRASIVES http://www.seearco.co.nz/

BE PRESSURE SUPPLY LTD https://www.bep.kiwi/shop/

ICIB INSURANCE BROKERS http://www.icib.co.nz

SENSIUM LIMITED https://www.sensium.nz/

BRENT SMITH TRAILERS LTD http://www.brentsmithtrailers.co.nz/

INDUSTRIAL BRAKE & TRACK https://www.industrialbrake.co.nz

SHORELINK AUSTRALASIA LIMITED http://www.shorelink.co.nz

C B NORWOOD LTD http://www.kubota.co.nz

INNERCIRCLE TECHNOLOGY PTY LTD https://www.hirepos.com.au/

SKYJACK AUSTRALIA PTY http://www.skyjack.com

CABLE PRICE (NZ) LIMITED http://www.cableprice.co.nz

INSPHIRE SOFTWARE https://www.insphire.com/

SNORKEL EWP LTD http://www.snorkellifts.com

CALIBRE ENTERPRISES LIMITED http://www.equiptec.co.nz

JACKS MACHINERY 1992 LTD http://www.gotojacks.co.nz/

STIHL NZ LTD http://www.stihl.co.nz

CANTERBURY TRAINING & CONTRACTING http://ctc.net.nz/

JLG INDUSTRIES (NEW ZEALAND) http://www.jlg.com

SULLAIR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD http://www.sullair.com/australia/

CENTRAL FORKLIFTS LIMITED https://www.civiltraining.co.nz/

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SYNERGY POSITIONING SYSTEMS https://synergypositioning.co.nz/

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