HIRE AND RENTAL MAY 2016 ISSUE 7

Hire&Rental NEW ZEALAND

ISSUE 7

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2016 CONFERENCE

MANAGING DUST ON SITE

HIRE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

ARA PRESIDENT NZ STOPOVER

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EDITORIAL

From the President Tim Mikkelsen - Greetings from the kapiti coast

Conference 2016

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TRUST ALL IS WELL and the extended period of fine weather in March and April assisted you with some additional revenue before the customary slow down over the cooler and wetter months.

OUR ECONOMY Favourable conditions are expected to continue in New Zealand’s domestic economy, which is fantastic! Business confidence appears to be good, with growth in the construction and tourism sectors remaining strong. Low inflation and interest rates will spur consumption and investment, however persisting low commodity prices will continue to challenge the country’s agricultural and export sectors.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS I have just returned from Australia, having attended the Hire & Rental Association of Australia (HIRA) annual conference and trade show on the Gold Coast. As usual this event is packed with interesting and insightful speakers. The long standing relationship between HIANZ and HRIA continues to grow and prosper. I also had the pleasure of meeting global rental exchange representative, Shaun Blaisdell. Shaun will be working in hire within Australia for the next 4 weeks starting his exchange at a Kennard’s Hire branch in Sydney. Opportunities exist for companies within New Zealand who are interested in hosting a rental exchange student from the USA, UK or Canada, I would certainly welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with those who may be interested.

MEMBERSHIP Our membership continues to track north, with a constant flow of applications being received each month. A testament to the value and need of trade associations, more so now than ever before.

REGIONAL MEETINGS HELD IN APRIL Thank you to everyone who supported the meetings in April.

Attendance was pleasing with companies traveling far and wide to attend the General Hire meetings in Auckland and Christchurch. The Party and Event sector held it’s meeting in Rotorua. Sixteen companies were represented with attendees travelling from as far away as Invercargill. It would seem the membership has embraced the new format for the networking functions and feedback would suggest the dedicated party and events function should continue annually.

CONFERENCE 2016

promote new products to an interested market and ultimately provides the opportunity to expand their customer base. To all our suppliers out there please take advantage of this great opportunity to promote your company to what is truly a captive audience.

This small investment could reap big rewards. There are a limited number of stands still available and our General Manager, Phil Tindle, will be happy to provide you with further information on costs and availabilities.

Wishing you all the best for a busy and prosperous 2016 ◘ Regards, TIM MIKKELSEN

This year’s conference is set in Rotorua, with a move to a larger venue and an inner CBD location. This will enable HIANZ to grow the trade show, and take the event to the next level.

Registrations are now open, and we ask that all hire companies and suppliers to the industry make every effort to attend this annual event.

Dates to block out are 24th and 25th August 2016.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Sustainable Business Growth.” We will focus on delivering educational content and useful resources to assist members to be more profitable.

Members can look forward to informative workshops, fantastic guest speakers and of course a great trade show. There will be plenty of time for socialising, networking and catching up with old friends.

The equipment trade show which is held throughout the conference has been expanded to encourage more suppliers and service providers to display a greater range of equipment and services. The event is the perfect occasion for our supply partners to

PUBLISHER Phil Tindle HIANZ Mobile: 021 967 604 Email: phil.tindle@hianz.net.nz ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL Ross Barnett Brainstorm Media Mobile: 021 649 939 Email: ross@brainstorm.co,nz

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NEW PRODUCT

JLG Launches New Metro-Pod Lighting Tower LG is excited to introduce the Metro-POD, the latest model in the Metro Series of lighting towers.

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HE METRO-POD utilises the same chassis and mast design of the other towers in the Metro Series, the Metro-MH & Metro-LED, but utilises three LED POD lights. These lights are designed to provide a low glare 360 degree lighting pattern.

JLG’s new Metro Series Lighting Towers are purpose-built using ISO9001 standards in Australia, with features designed to suit Australian and New Zealand markets.

Results of recent surveys highlight what is important to light tower owners: proven reliability, prompt supply of parts and service and transportability over long distances.

The JLG Metro-POD will also help users save on fuel. Extra low voltage, high-output LED lights, in combination with fuel-efficient engines and start stop controllers, greatly reduce fuel consumption.

The Metro-POD has a 48-volt DC extra low voltage system removing the requirement for an electrician to ‘Tag & Test’ and a quick-disconnect light head makes short work of disassembly.

Operators will find it easier to comply with noise regulations thanks to the new exhaust system, sound proofin and quieter running engines on the JLG Metro-POD. They will also enjoy the ease of set-up and maneuverability of this tower.

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JLG Metro Series Lighting Towers are designed for side-by-side loading on trucks, allowing seven units to be transported on a standard semi-trailer or 11 units at a time on a B-Double.

This will produce significant savings for rental companies, contractors and their customers.

Whilst the list of standard features on the JLG Metro Series are impressive, they can also be customised to almost any application with a host of additional options and accessories, many of which are available in kits.

For customer convenience and peace of mind, all JLG products are backed by JLG’s industry-leading Ground Support network. Factorytrained technicians are available at JLG workshops and through our extensive fleet of field service vehicles all of which are equipped with In Van Terminals (IVT) and spare parts. ◘

To learn more about the Australian designed and developed JLG Metro Series Lighting Tower, visit www.jlg.com.au or call JLG Australia on 131 554 or JLG New Zealand on 64 9276 1278.

REACHING OUT | Stock Pickers & Vertical Lifts

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ACCESS CONFINED OR HARD TO REACH AREAS AT HEIGHT. JLG range of stock pickers and vertical lifts allow easy manoeuvrability and access in warehouses that have limited space and restrictions on floor load. With maintenance-free components and innovative controls, improve mobility and safely access a range of heights with JLG. Learn more at www.jlg.com.au/vertical-lifts-1

Australia - 131 JLG New Zealand - 09 276 1728 www.jlg.com.au

2016 HIRE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

New Format, New Venue, Great Location!!

Conference 2016 will be held on August 24 & 25 in Rotorua

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OR MORE THAN 35 YEARS, the Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ) has held an Annual Hire Conference for its members. This industry event attracts visitors from all over New Zealand and as far away as the US. Companies from a variety of markets including general hire,

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DIY, access, scaffold, party & events all converge to network over two fantastic days.

The focus of this year’s event is “Sustainable Business Growth” aimed at providing members with insights and tools that will provide greater understanding of key industry

drivers and metrics, to ultimately aid in good decision making to help drive sustainable business growth within the industry.

Kicking off with an optional pre-conference event, the Presidents Cup challenge will again visit the famous Rotorua Luge track, where attendee’s will compete in teams to become Kings of the Mountain. The option to participate in this pre-conference challenge is made at time of conference registrations – don’t miss this afternoon of speed & laughter with your industry friends!

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Conference will be educational and entertaining for attendees, with a number of guest speakers and workshops that relate to various areas of business. Members can also attend the Associations AGM, and attend wonderful evening networking functions including the Hire Excellence Awards. Guest speakers this year include Kevin Biggar as well as Legendary Fisherman Matt Watson!

The equipment trade show will run for the two days, and has been expanded to encourage more suppliers and a greater range of equipment and service providers. The event is the

As a supplier it is all about visibility and ensuring the members are aware of the product offering that they have access to throughout the year perfect occasion for suppliers to promote new products to a captive market and ultimately expand their client database.

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And How About The “Networking Opportunities”

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Y FAR, one of the most significant benefits! When you attend an industry conference, you get the opportunity to network with your industry peers, initiate discussions, compare key areas of your business, learn of business trends and industry issues - the list goes on.

Special thanks to HIANZ Principal Sponsor, Youngman Richardson & Co Limited, Gold Conference sponsor, SkyJack, and our conference support sponsors.

This is an all-encompassing industry event which is relaxed, informative, and fun. Rotorua is the ideal destination, and many attendees have already decided to add on a few days after the conference to enjoy some of the adventure based activities unique to this part of the world. There will be something for everyone and it all starts

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We are in a small town and can sometimes be a bit isolated. Getting out and meeting other people and hearing how they do things are very valuable. in Rotorua on the 24th August 2016!

This event is well planned to give members maximum value for money, while at the same time having lots of fun and enjoying the company of friends and fellow industry delegates. ◘ Don’t miss it! … register today at www.hainz.net.nz/conference2016 .

2016 HIRE INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

A great opportunity to “chew the fat” with other operators in our industry.

Invaluable!

ON THE FENCE? HERE’S WHAT SOME ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY ABOUT LAST YEAR’S CONFERENCE...

“I have been attending the HIANZ conference and trade show for thirty years and I believe I learn something new every year. Furthermore the contacts made are invaluable. I am sure that the event is of particular value to owner operated businesses.”

“We were new to conference and unsure what to expect. There were multiple benefits to attending, strengthening relationships with existing suppliers and meeting potential new suppliers selling equipment we did not already stock. Mixing with other hire company owners was of huge value to our business, a chance to benchmark and share ideas – we will be back every year without fail!”

Go on…

Book your seat at Conference 2016 today! www.hianz. net.nz/ conference2016 HIANZ HIRE & RENTAL JUNE 2016 -

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MANAGING CONSTRUCTION DUST ON SITE

Managing Construction Dust On Site Construction work can produce silica dust, which is a natural substance found in cement based materials on construction sites such as concrete, bricks and stone.

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HEN THESE MATERIALS are cut, ground, drilled or otherwise disturbed, they create silica dust and if these dust particles are small enough, (known as respirable crystalline silica or RCS), they can be dangerous as they can be breathed deep into the lungs and cause damage and lung disease also known as Silicosis. If a worker has a lengthy exposure to high levels of silica dust, lung cancer may develop. One important fact to keep in mind is that silica dust that can be breathed in is not always visible to the naked eye so it’s often the construction dust that we can’t see that we need to be even more vigilant with. Worksafe estimates that construction workers are 20 times more likely to die prematurely from breathing in harmful substances than from a workplace accident or the “too many of us are being slowly killed by the air we breathe at work”. An estimated 600-900 people die each year from exposure to airborne contaminants.

The key to preventing silica exposure is keeping silica dust out of the air.

One of the options available is the use of dust extractors in conjunction with power tools that are designed to extract the dust at the source of the material being worked on. For example, circular saws that have a dust extraction outlet incorporated into the machine can have the hose from the dust extractor attach directly into the saw housing so that the dust extractor can extract the dust from the

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circular saw simultaneously. For added convenience, some dust extractors also have the ability for the power tool to be plugged directly into the dust extractor.

It is important to note that Worksafe recommend RPE (Respiratory Protection Equipment) be used together with other dust control methods, and not as the primary way to prevent exposure to silica dust. This is particularly important when working in the vicinity of other contractors or even the public as dust extractors can help prevent construction dust from migrating away into open spaces.

Worksafe also now promote the “bin the broom” concept, in other words, no more dry sweeping.

Dust extractors / vacuums with HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters should now be used to vacuum construction dust from building site floors What ever material you are cutting that produces fine construction dust, always be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions of the material being cut as each manufacturer may advise differently on the correct

procedure to manage this construction dust.

Karcher’s solution is the compact and powerful NT 35/1 TactTe, a dust extractor that has an innovative and patented filter cleaning syste designed specifically for commercia applications. With a constantly high air flow the new Karcher NT 35/ TactTe is able to pick up greater amounts of fine dust than ever before, continuously & uninterrupted. As well as dry applications it can be used for picking up liquid spills.

For further information on the hazards of silica dust, refer to Worksafe’s fact sheet “Silica dust in construction” on their website www. worksafe.org.nz. Source: Worksafe NZ “Silica Dust in Construction”. ◘

For further information on the NT 35/1 TactTe dust extractors, contact Karcher NZ on 0800KARCHER for the location of your nearest reseller or visit Karchers website www.karcher.co.nz

EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2016

HIRE EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2016 Industry Awards are a fantastic way of recognising people and companies who are constantly striving for excellence.

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IRE COMPANY branches are assessed against a set of criteria to determine their level of operational excellence. Judging includes an onsite visit and a mystery shopper.

Areas of focus are presentation of premises & staff, security, product & services, marketing, customer service, adherence to industry best practices, H&S, compliance and overall operational efficiencies. If you believe your company has what it takes, give it a go!

There are many benefits that can be enjoyed by taking part in the Hire Excellence Awards. The awards provide a platform for recognising and rewarding excellence amongst hire companies of all sizes operating across various industry sectors. Here are a few good reasons to enter.

IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS: The application process will make you focus on your achievements to date and objectives for the future.

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AS AWARD WINNING: This accolade will give your customers extra confidence in your products and services, and will also help you to attract new customers. Hire Excellence Awards recipients have exclusive use of awards logos to display on their websites, email signatures and company stationery.

INCREASE YOUR PROFILE: Award recipients all gain useful media interest and publicity, raising their profile among some of the mos influential people in your communities across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

GREAT FOR STAFF MORALE: When the efforts of a business team are recognised and applauded, it can provide a big boost to staff morale and employee development. It gives the business the opportunity to reflect back and consider what and who contributed to its success and how this may be built upon in the future.

INSPIRE OTHERS: Let your business stand as a shining example of what can be achieved.

Fly the flag for both your business and the mighty HIRE Industry.

A TROPHY FOR EACH WINNER: A specially commissioned trophy will be awarded to every winner! ◘

Check out what previous winners have said, and find more information about this year’s awards at http://hianz.net.nz/ Hire_Excellence

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SIMPLY RELIABLE BOOMS

Skyjack product has always been designed to be easy to service and maintain. Today, our reputation built on Scissor Lifts, is recognized in the Skyjack range of Boom Lifts.

From the high capacity capability of the SJ86 T to the innovative SJ63 A boom, inspection times of 10 years and with a range of unique features, Skyjack booms offer the rental industry’s best life cycle value through low cost of ownership, ease of service and maintenance and impressive residual value.

www.skyjack.com

SJ45 T

SJ46/51 AJ

SJ63 AJ

SJ61/66 T

SJ86 T

LIGHT TOWER PROFILE

HIREPOOL takes delivery of dream product Hirepool has recently taken delivery of 30 new Generac Hybrid and LED light towers, which according to New Zealand distributor Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd is the first light tower in the world to guarantee greater reliability and ensure perfect eco-sustainability.

Not often that a product comes along like this. The VT Hybrid is a unique offering, a dream product Gary Richardson.

Hirepool General Manager of Sales and Marketing

3 YEAR WARRANTY

“There has been demand for this type of lighting from contractors for some time so when Youngman Richardson indicated they were now available we didn’t hesitate.

There is a lot of work happening at night at the moment, some of it close to residential areas and with big construction projects underway in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch everyone is going to want to have them,” says Gary Richardson.

Generac has always been a leader in lowering carbon emissions. The new VT Hybrid has a 9metre telescopic mast with 340-degree rotation and gives an 86% reduction in emissions along with the added benefit of lowering operating costs.

These revolutionary lighting towers feature 4-150W LED floodlights that are powered by a rechargeable battery with a running time of 7 hours. After this period the small diesel generating set starts automatically powering the floodlights and recharging the battery at the same time to provide an overall increase of 870% in uninterrupted operation. Overall offering over 700 hours of continuous run time.

According to Gary Richardson this product has considerable market potential across road works and construction sites. “The features are great and it allows night work to be undertaken in almost daylight conditions. In fact the VT Hybrid is so quiet you no longer have to shout to be heard,” says Gary Easy to set up, operate and maintain these Generac light towers provide maximum power in a minimal footprint. ◘ For more information on the VT Hybrid light towers contact Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd 09 443 2436 or for South Island enquiries, 03 341 6923.

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LEGAL

Does Liquidating Your Company Protect You From Liability?

Geoff Hardy - Auckland based Commercial Lawyer

My perspective

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HEN THE GOVERNMENT appointed Messrs Hunn, Bond & Kernohan to enquire into the causes of the leaky building syndrome in 2002 (they were called “The Overview Group on Weathertightness”) they took it upon themselves to investigate and report on all the failings of the construction industry in New Zealand. In their otherwise excellent report (issued in two parts on 31 August & 31 October 2002) they offered the following comments: “It is understood that (the Companies Act) offers little protection to a home builder/buyer consumer in the event of the vendor company being put into voluntary liquidation by the Directors. There is currently nothing to stop the unscrupulous builder from liquidating their company to avoid claims and action from dissatisfied customers

Since then I have lost count of the number of times I have heard a Minister of Building and Construction express disgust at the ease at which a builder can simply wind up his company and escape liability to his creditors while setting up business under a new company the very next day. It is a very popular misconception, and it is frequently parroted by the news media. So entrenched is the belief that this strategy will work, that accountants routinely advise their builder clients to put their companies into liquidation as a means of “cleaning the slate” and unsurprisingly, many builders take that advice.

The only problem with that theory, is that it is a complete fallacy.

Since the early 1990s our Courts have consistently ruled that the people who run companies can be equally as liable as the companies themselves, for wrongful acts and omissions committed in the course of the company’s business activities. A limited liability company does protect shareholders from having to contribute more money if the company can

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no longer pay its debts, but it does not protect the directors and senior managers from liability if the company does something wrong and they were responsible.

The principle is best illustrated in the context of leaky home claims. When a homeowner is bringing a claim in the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (“WHRS”) against a number of respondents including a small building company, it is virtually automatic that the owner/operator of that company is joined as a respondent as well. In WHRS Claim no. 734 known as Heng v Walshaw, Adjudicator Green when issuing his decision on 30 January 2008, went so far as to say (at paragraph 297) “In the case of a one man building company it will be an almost insuperable hurdle for a Director to avoid personal liability for defective work.”

Why does the fallacy persist, if that is the case? One reason is that directors and officers of large companies (as distinct from small-medium enterprises) do tend to escape liability when their company goes under. That is because personal liability usually stems from the director or officer being actively involved on site, either on the tools, or in a supervisory capacity. The Courts talk of the person being “in control” or “personally assuming responsibility”. In a large development or construction company the senior people tend to be more remote from the action, and they delegate to project managers or site supervisors. Ironically, that means the big guys tend to get off the hook while the little guys don’t. And it is the large, spectacular failures like Mainzeal that attract all the publicity.

Our law on personal liability lacks clear guidelines on when you will or won’t be personally liable. The Courts come up with all sorts of justifications for it, but in reality they tend to find senior people personally liable in situations where they and the company are effectively one

and the same, and the creditor the insolvent company owes the money to, deserves a lot of sympathy.

It is pretty tough on the small business proprietor, because after all, a company is a fictional entity that you can’t touch or feel, so it can’t do anything without some human being doing it for it. When that person volunteers to be the action man/ woman for the company, I imagine it would the last thing on their mind that they are offering to expose all their personal assets to risk, in the course of simply doing the company’s business.

And yet the Courts routinely find that they did.

Outside of the leaky home context, putting a company into liquidation may sometimes be an effective ploy simply because it creates an obstacle that the creditors can’t be bothered trying to overcome. It’s not an obstacle in a WHRS case because that is a low-cost, informal system where the personal liability of an owner/operator is simply assumed.

In the Courts or in an arbitration, however, the creditor would have to spend a lot of money in the hope of persuading the Judge or Arbitrator that the case law points to personal liability on the facts of their particular case. Nevertheless, when their only other option is to pursue a defunct company, they will be more motivated to do so.

Liquidation isn’t exactly a cure-all either. No matter how friendly the Liquidator may appear to be, they have a duty to the creditors to bring in as much money as they can. That means that if you want to take the business assets like the vehicles, the tools, the plant & equipment, office furniture & appliances, computer hardware and software, etc. and put them into your new company, then you will need to pay a fair price for them. You also need to be wary of the liquidator’s powers to claw back benefits that you extracted out of the company at an undervalue, in the years leading up to the liquidation.

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PRODUCT PROFILE

FIT FOR PURPOSE Ditch Witch New Zealand has been supplying hire companies throughout New Zealand with specialised machinery for many years.

When it comes to digging trenches and shifting dirt, hire operators place their trust in gear that will go the distance for them and their customers.

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ith a variety of trencher and skid steer equipment on tap for a wide array of clients, independent hire entities value machines that are simple to use and reliable too.

Ditch Witch New Zealand’s product line appears to be fitting the bill

We recently caught up with three hire centre identities to see what it is they like about having specialised Ditch Witch gear on their rental fleets HUNTLY HIRE CENTRE, HUNTLY Ron Maddern is straightforward when it comes to the performance of his Ditch Witch RT30 ride-on trencher.

“Honestly, if it didn’t perform, we wouldn’t keep it in the fleet. It’s as simple as that.”

Ron says he is very impressed with the machine, which is often hired out for the day and then returned a few hours later because the customer has performed the task faster than anticipated.

“It’s user-friendly across a broad spectrum of customers. It’s simple to drive and, from our side of things, it’s simple to maintain. Ditch Witch has really got the recipe right with this model.”

Powered by a gutsy 24hp (17.9kW) Kubota engine, the Ditch Witch RT30 combines the compact footprint and manoeuvrability of a walk-behind trencher with the operator comfort and sure-footedness of a mini tractor.

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and features easy-to-follow colourcoded instructions and a number of operational failsafe measures to ensure customers with varying degrees of experience can use the machine safely and efficiently.

Ron has fabricated his own trailer for the RT30 and says it is regularly in use with customers as far away as Otorohanga in the King Country and Clarks Beach on the Manukau Harbour. It has even been deployed to complete ground work on the busy and complex Waikato Expressway project.

“Knowing that the machine is built for the hire and rental market in the US made it the easiest choice to include in our fleet “We have so many customers singing its praises. That’s a good result for someone in our business sector.”

WESTERN BAY HIRE, TE PUKE Ron Judd from Western Bay Hire in Te Puke agrees. His Ditch Witch RT30 rideon trencher’s compact size comes in handy for one of his main customer groups; local kiwifruit orchardists.

“It is seasonal demand that keeps a machine like this busy, but when the local orchardists are laying irrigation channels, the RT30 is in demand,” says Ron. “Because it’s small it works really well among the vine frames and the customers think it’s the best thing since sliced bread.”

“It allows them to work really fast and without any fuss; the controls are all very simple to use, which is another bonus because some employees might have English as a second language.”

Ron, who purchased Western Bay Hire around five years ago afte moving to Te Puke from Auckland, also inherited an older Ditch Witch 1030 walk-behind trencher with the business, which he says is still going strong.

“It’s getting some regular maintenance today, but nothing too dramatic. Anything that’s digging holes in the ground on a regular basis is going to need regular maintenance; that’s just the nature of the equipment.

“But this machine would be 10 years old at least and we’re still getting a good run out of it.”

WHITIANGA HIRE, WHITIANGA Up on the Coromandel Peninsular, Keith Finch from Whitianga Hire has a different looking Ditch Witch fleet, with both an RT24 walk-behind trencher and an SK755 mini skid steer available for customers.

Keith’s run of Ditch Witch gear goes back a fair way too; he bought an 1820 walk-behind trencher around 18 years ago and says he had a fantastic run out of it, having dug hundreds of kilometres with it.

These days his 23.3hp (16.6kW) RT24 walk-behind trencher is available either as a stand-alone unit or with Keith himself as operator. Although with simple controls being a primary feature, many clients are happy to operate the trencher themselves.

The growth in the Whitianga district has seen Keith’s RT24 walk-behind trencher utilised by local builders and electricians, although people from all walks of life can see the benefits in a trencher that dispatches the dirt in short order.

“I basically weigh-up each customer who wants to take the machine away. We have a lot of regular clients – orchardists and contractors, for example – who know how to run it.

Sometimes I’ll offer to go out with the machine and do the job and you can see the relief in the customer’s eyes,” he laughs.

“The beauty of that though is that the RT24 makes those sorts of jobs quick and easy and the customer is always pretty amazed at how simple the machine is to operate. I could probably dig out 100m of trench in an hour if the conditions are right.”

As to his Ditch Witch SK755 mini skid steer, Keith reckons he was sold on it within minutes of hopping on.

“I saw it at the HIANZ show a couple of years ago in Rotorua; Ditch Witch’s North Island rep Carl Shepherd happened to be standing there and I hopped on and said to him almost straight away “I’m going to buy one of these”.

“It’s a great machine; so manoeuvrable and precise. It always goes out for short stints, but I think that’s be-

cause it’s so quick at what it does.

“I think the best thing about it is its predictable performance; I can get up right alongside a house or garage and work with it and never worry about it bucking or tipping. Some competitor models are vicious to control in slight increments and I wouldn’t put them anywhere near a house.”

The Ditch Witch SK755 features a high-drive track system which delivers sure-footed performance and increased ground clearance.

Honestly, if it didn’t perform, we wouldn’t keep it in the fleet. It’s as simple as that.

It’s a tough machine that offers superior lift and bucket capacity, faster ground speeds, longer track life and a safe, ergonomically-designed operator station.

SUPPORTING THE INDUSTRY Ditch Witch New Zealand’s range of hardware suits hire entities of all sizes.

And with an ability to offer detailed technical support anywhere in the country, customers are never too far away from assistance if it’s needed.

In addition to the user-friendly RT30 ride-on trencher and heavy-duty RT24 walk-behind trencher, other models of pedestrian trenchers have proven popular with hire companies. Similarly the Ditch Witch RT45 mini tractor – which can be added to with robust attachments such like a vibratory plow, back hoe, saw and multiple trencher options – adds a huge amount of practicality to a hire yard’s fleet Ditch Witch also provides the industry with Hammerhead pneumatic piercing tools (moles) and vacuum excavators, which have proven popular with hire entities overseas. John Grant from Ditch Witch New Zealand says he is looking forward to expanding the opportunity for local companies to utilise this equipment and provide their customers with an even bigger toolbox of project solutions.

Furthermore, Ditch Witch’s range of accurate electronic utility and cable locator equipment for civil works teams, electricians, plumbers and other contractors offer ‘next level’ specialist ability; true world-class technology that helps hire customers eliminate the risk when digging underground.

The local distributor also features a comprehensive after-sales service programme for all hire customers. This ensures companies such as Huntly Hire Centre, Western Bay Hire and Whitianga Hire get the best out of their partnership with Ditch Witch New Zealand and are able to help customers achieve their project goals ◘

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PRODUCT PROFILE

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AES Trailer Mounted Waterblaster Range

ES TRAILER mounted waterblasters have proved popular with contractors, construction and hire companies for over 20 years. They feature a strong NZ built single axle hot dipped galvanized chassis with chequer plate guards, commercial duty 8 ply tyres, LED lights and wind up jockey wheel. And the chassis comes with a 5-year warranty.

AES offer a wide variety of pump and engine options. One of the most popular is the AES Trailer 200/19 which is fitted with a UDOR 3000psi, 19 L/min pump coupled to a Honda GX390 electric start engine via a 2:1 reduction and coupling drive. Also popular on construction and roading sites is the AES Trailer 200/32.

The Honda engines are fitted with an hour meter which takes the guess work out of service intervals. In addition to a heavy duty unloader valve and a pressure gauge AES fit a safety valve to each pump which is tested and set at the AES factory prior to delivery.

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Three single axle chassis/tank sizes are available ex stock: 250, 550 or 750 litre.

The larger tanks are ideal for use with the larger flow rate pumps in urban or rural areas with a low water supply. AES fit an easy clean large capacity canister filter with a 50 mesh S/S element to take care of dirty water.

A finer 80 mesh element is available as an option. A basket strainer is also available to fit under the tank lid to pre-screen water dumped into the tank from dubious sources. The 550 and 750 litre chassis are also available with a 3-cylinder Yanmar water cooled diesel engine option.

AES are the sole importers of UDOR Plunger pumps for NZ and the Pacific Islands UDORPlunger pumps feature brass and stainless steel pump heads, solid ceramic plungers and stainless steel valve assemblies.

Long life and low servicing costs are standard features of UDOR pumps AES pride themselves on their “off the shelf” spare parts back up and have authorised service agents throughout the country. ◘ For further details contact Alan or Aaron at AES Waterblasters or browse our website: www.aesblasters.co.nz

MAINTENANCE TIPS

Troubleshooting pressure washer maintenance Word of mouth is more effective than any form of advertising a hire company could do, particularly when the feedback on your gear is negative.

Groundsaw EZ9100 The Groundsaws are the fastest digging small trenches on the market.

From 0 to 320mm deep.

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hether we like it or not customers talk and unfortunately people are more prone to negative gossip than acting as brand advocates for us. So what’s the best way to prevent negative feedback? Kerrick recommends taking the following three points into consideration: THREE POINTS TO CONSIDER

■ Price your gear fairly.

■ Give friendly, knowledgeable

service (make sure your staff know your equipment and can answer any questions a customer may have).

■ Maintain your equipment, make

sure it’s working properly and that all the relevant parts and accessories are supplied to the customer.

EZ-Cable Installer TP400CL7 Installs wire or cable and backfills the trench all at once! From 0 to 180mm deep.

A common issue we come across is customers complaining they’ve lost pressure on their washer and they have no idea why. This is particularly true for the Hire Industry where equipment faces a hard life and is frequently hired by people with little experience using industrial cleaning equipment.

As a result Kerrick has compiled a list of common causes of lost pressure to help your maintenance teams troubleshoot these issues. ◘

If you need further assistance in identifying and resolving problems with your pressure washers or if they just need a general service give us a call on 0800 2 KERRICK or visit www.kerrick.co.nz .

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THE AWARD WINNING ATHENA 850 BI-LEVELLING SCISSOR LIFT “ This is a truly innovative product, providing a solution for a longstanding requirement in the market” Judges comment at the 2016 International Awards for Powered Access Madrid, Spain

THE ATHENA 850 recently won the award for “Self-Propelled Platform Above Twenty Feet” at the 2016 International Awards for Powered Access in Madrid, Spain and also won the HIRA Australian Hire Industry Award for “Best New Access Product for 2016”. > Designed and built in Italy and now available in New Zealand > A unique, tracked, self levelling scissor lift designed to work indoors or outdoors > Patented self levelling technology is very simple to use > One button and this machine levels up to 20 degrees front and back incline and 15 degrees side to side incline > Can traverse and work on sloping or uneven terrain without the need for outriggers > Compact and light enough to fit on a tandem trailer so can be towed behind most utility vehicles. > Dual energy - petrol drive and 240v for indoor/outdoor use, plus 1kw inverter enables operator to use electric tools at height so no need for local power sources and associated leads.

THE ATHENA 850 BI-LEVELLING SCISSOR LIFT NOW AVAILABLE IN NZ Perfect for > Hire Companies > Agriculture > Construction Sites > Building Maintenance > Councils > Tree Care and much more...

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KOBELCO excavators are perfect for your hire fleet

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IMICO IS ONE OF the leading New Zealand distributors of heavy machinery. The company’s brands include Kobelco excavators, Atlas Copco breakers and demolition equipment, Kawasaki Z7 wheel loaders, Metso crushing and screening equipment, Moxy articulated dump trucks, and ZF transmission and drive components.

Kobelco excavators are perfect for your hire fleet. Kobelco carries an international reputation for quality and reliability. The Kobelco range features models ranging in size from 1 to 85 tons, and are designed to increase productivity by working long hours without refuelling. MIMICO keeps a huge selection of genuine Kobelco components and parts in stock.

They are more fuel efficient, which reduces operating costs.

In early-2016, Kobelco released its new generation 10 range of excavators. The first of the ne Generation 10 models to arrive in New Zealand were the 20-tonne SK200-10 and SK210LC-10.

Both the SK200-10 and SK210LC-10 are even more fuel efficient than previous models. They consume up to 16% less fuel in H-mode compared to

The Kobelco brand is a world leader in new fuel-efficient and emissions efficient excavators that meet the toughest environmental standards.

Kobelco - Perfect for your hire fleet www.mimico.co.nz Freephone 0800 806 464 | E-mail enquiries@mimico.co.nz | Auckland, Matamata, Christchurch Our brands

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the previous series 8 equivalent. A key contributor to its exceptional efficiency is the new Kobelco Arm Interflo System; a hydraulic regenerative system that enables the boom’s weight to force hydraulic fluid to the shovel arm This increased fuel efficiency is not at the expense of power, even by using less fuel. The SK200-10 and SK210LC-10 still deliver up to 157kN of digging force and 112kN of arm crowding force.

MIMICO also offers a range of Atlas Copco attachments, including breakers and demolition equipment, which are designed specifically to sui Kobelco excavators. The company provides full sales, service and parts support. This support is available at three MIMICO branches, in Auckland, Matamata and Christchurch, and 15 Service Agents throughout NZ. ◘

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NEW PRODUCTS

ACCESS SOLUTIONS takes delivery of new GENIE Z booms Access Solutions Ltd has become the first New Zealand hire company to take delivery of new, compact Genie Z 33/18 electric Z boom lifts.

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ESIGNED for both indoor and outdoor maintenance applications this new model is highly efficient and with excellent manoeuvrability meets the needs of a variety of lightweight application job sites.

“This new versatile articulating Genie boom lift model is well suited to situations such as inside airports and shopping centres,” says Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd Sales Director, Phil Fairfield. “In addition to routine ou door maintenance tasks, the Genie Z 33/18 boom lift will also be an excellent machine for the rapidly growing warehousing sector.”

The Genie Z boom lift can operate at a maximum working height of 11.84 metres, has a horizontal reach of 5.56m and an up and over clearance of 4.34m. What’s more the benefits of the

Genie ‘Fast Mast’ boom system that shortens the ground to top lifting time just adds to the Genie experience.

And to make transportation easier the compact units boom stows down to only 1.50m in width and 4.7m in length.

Drive speed is an efficient 5.95kph To distinguish the new Z boom from previous models Genie Z-33/18 has taken on a fresh new look and feel that is complemented with improved ergonomic design features. It is a completely new Genie model design and offers a great combination of features and up and over lift capabilities. Some of the features include; solid non marking or multi-surface tyres which are perfect for use on polished floors, an AC drive transmission powered by a low consumption battery and a tight inside

Shorelink Australasia Ltd Have Joined HIANZ!

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HORELINK supply everything required for the Portable Toilet Hire Industry. From single toilet units & wheelchair accessible units to a new range of luxury trailered units.

We can supply our own New Zealand-built demountable vacuum tanks in a range of sizes, as well as low level storage tanks.

Shorelink are the official distributor for Walex Inc range of waste treatments and cleaning products including the No1 selling ‘Portapak’.

Do you need storage for your chemicals? We also stock Expandachem, bunded chemical stores.

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After 30 years in the ‘toilet business’, and with over 10 years being in New Zealand, we have extensive experience in the Industry and cover both North & South Islands from our bases in Auckland & Nelson. ◘ We look forward to doing business with you. Give us a call on 03 5471462 or email paul@ shorelink.co.nz

turning radius with zero tail swing for greater manoeuvrability in cramped spaces. ◘ For more information on the new Genie boom lift contact Youngman Richardson Co. Ltd 09 443 2436 or for South Island enquiries, 03 341 6923.

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ACCESS company more than up to it

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CCESS Hire Equipment Company UP2IT Access Hire won the 2015 Best Emerging Business category at the Westpac Auckland Business Awards.

As a result of this, UP2IT were entered into the ‘Best of the Best’ regional final held in the middle of March. The Auckland victory has provided UP2IT with a greater than ever profile and

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has gone a long way to enhancing their credibility in the marketplace. The success has meant that the company, whose section was sponsored by Air New Zealand, won a voucher for $5,000 worth of International air travel.

“By entering and being part of the process we have had a great experience and made some very useful business contacts,” says Paul Connell, who together with his wife established UP2IT Access Hire in 2011.

“Already this sort of acknowledgement has resulted an increase in sales for the company. I would recommend this to anyone considering entering and although it involves a bit of extra work, in the end it is all worth it.”

UP2IT Access Hire is based in East Tamaki servicing the greater Auckland

area with its core business being the renting of Access Hire Equipment.

UP2IT is a family business, which has grown quickly and now employs 6 staff. The company hires a wide range of access equipment including scissor lifts, boom lifts and cherry pickers. UP2IT also provides EWP Silver Card courses that are undertaken by qualified trainers designed to assist with the safe operation of access equipment.

Entries are currently being called for the 2106 version of the Westpac Business Awards nationwide.

“I would encourage all our members to consider participating and HIANZ would be happy to help with advice in putting your application together,” says HIANZ General Manager, Phil Tindle. ◘ See the advertisement below for further information.

NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

TORO introduces TX1000 to the contracting market Strongest-in-class compact utility loader is ideal for a variety of applications footprint” said Chris Todd, Managing Director of Parkland Products, the exclusive distributors of Toro products in New Zealand. “We know that having one machine that can perform a variety of functions on site is of the utmost importance, and the TX 1000 has over 20 attachments that make this an incredibly versatile piece of equipment for New Zealand contractors” he said.

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S THE PIONEER in the tracked compact utility category, the Toro Company recently introduced the latest and most powerful compact utility loader to its line-up: the Toro® TX 1000. The newest member of the loader family has a rated operating capacity exceeding 450kg, which is the strongest in the category. When the loader arms are fully extended, the hinge pin measures an impressive 206cm from the ground to allow the TX 1000 to easily reach over the side of a one-tonne truck, maximising jobsite productivity.

“The introduction of this unit is a truly exciting development for our landscape contracting customers who are continually in search of improving productivity whilst occupying a small

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“The introduction of this unit is a truly exciting development for our landscape contracting customers In addition to a high level of utility across general construction, earthmoving, landscaping and road building sectors, the TX 1000 can also be outfitted with a number of attachments specific to the underground and utility industry. Among the attachments in this specific group include: a vibratory plow attachment for irrigation and cable installations; a bore drive head attachment for boring under sidewalks or other space-restrictive areas; and, high-torque and high-speed trencher attachments for small- to mid-size trenching projects, just to name a few.

It is the wide application and usage that made this unit attractive to Kennards Hire, who recently purchased 15 Toro TX 1000 machines for their rental customers. “Adding the Toro TX 1000 to our fleet of contracting equipment

was an easy decision. Our customers rely on us for the latest technology in machinery to maximise the efficiency of their projects. The Toro TX 1000 delivers optimum efficiency in a compact package,” said Tom Kimber, NZ Group Support, Kennards Hire.

The Toro TX 1000 comes in both a wide and narrow tracked model, both featuring exceptional power-to-weight ratios. The narrow track model is 1,184 kg and the wide-track is 1,266 kg, meaning they can lift more than any compact utility loader in the category.

Unique to the industry is Toro’s vertical lift loader arm, which keeps the load closer to the machine allowing operators to lift more weight with greater confidence. Additionally, this feature increases the reach at full height to make dumping more efficient.

When compared to dedicated horizontal directional drill or vibratory plow units, the relatively small footprint of the TX 1000 can potentially minimize turf and terrain damage that can occur during utility installation projects.

The TX 1000 provides utility contractors a highly mobile and manoeuvrable alternative to traditional underground and utility equipment.

Toro offers the strongest compact utility loader that hire companies prefer due to the benefits it delivers to their customers. ◘ For more information on Toro’s TX 1000 compact utility loader, please visit: http://www.toro.co.nz/ Product-Detail/traxmaster-tx1000

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THE ALL-NEW TORO® with vertical lift loader arm GET THE STRENGTH AND REACH YOU NEED for a wide range of landscape tasks with Toro’s new TX 1000. This lightweight, compact and manoeuvrable compact utility loader lets you: • Lift more with 453.6 kg rated operating capacity • Work in tight spaces with machine width of just 84.8 cm (narrow track) or 102.6 cm (wide track) • Reach over 23 m2 dumpsters and 1,000 kg trucks with 2.06 m hinge pin height • Boost productivity with increased reach throughout the loader arm range

CONTACT: 0800 807 333 | www.toro.co.nz VISIT US: 322 Rosedale Road, Albany, Auckland 455 Blenheim Road, Sockburn, Christchurch

HIANZ VISIT

ARA President Makes Informal NZ Stopover A special report from HIANZ Director, Greg Ward on the recent visit to New Zealand of newly appointed American Rental Association President, Roger Vajgrt.

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URING my recent travel on behalf of HIANZ to the ARA Rental Show and GRA (Global Rental Alliance) meeting in Atlanta, my wife Sharon and I had the pleasure of having dinner with Roger and Laura Vajgrt at one of the official functions. Roger had just taken office as the 5 th President of the ARA. Roger’s rental business, Home Rental Center and Sales, is based in Marshalltown, Iowa and services a population of 35,000. As they are the only operator in the area they carry a broad range of all things rental – literally all sectors of the industry from access, trailers, pumps, diggers to party and bouncy castles. They are also sales and service agents for Toro and Stihl equipment. To complete things they are the town’s only propane (LPG) gas supply and delivery company.

Roger and Laura have been married for 27 years and have three children – sons Adam 22, Noah, 20, and daughter Sarah, 18, who is currently attending University. Both sons now work full time at the rental store while Sarah helps out when not at school. Laura also manages the store’s party side of the

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business, handles the books and is the main counter person. They have a total staff of 9.

We extended an invitation for the Vajgrts to stay with us during their upcoming planned journey to attend the HRIA show in Australia. We were unsure if they would extend their trip however, we must have made an impression of some sorts as upon our return home their trip was confirmed.

A whirlwind 2.5 days in NZ! Our goal was to share with them a typical kiwi family experience, show them some of our beautiful country, meet a few of our HIANZ members and visit their businesses. After settling into our home and meeting our three very excited girls we took them for a quick tour of our event hire business in Rangiora. We then dropped Roger and Laura off to spend some time with Wayne Hood of Rangiora Hire. Roger and Laura, as you might expect, were completely engrossed in any hire business we visited or passed in the car.

They live and breathe our industry 24/7.

As it was the school holidays our three girls tagged along for what was truly magical day excursion from our home in Rangiora to Kaikoura where we were booked on the whale watch tour with Whale Watch Kaikoura.

This was a first class experience and something that was enjoyed by all. We were lucky enough to see two whales, dolphins and lots of other marine life on the 2.5 hour boat trip.

We travelled by air from Kaikoura and our northbound journey took us slightly inland enabling us to show off some our Waipara wine region as well as the inland hills and mountains of rural NZ. On the return leg we flew down the coastline passing the likes of Gore Bay, Motunau and the northern part of Pegasus Bay. We do live in such a magical land.

Returning to Christchurch we had dinner on the Restaurant Tram. Another first class experience! The catering was outstanding, but then it should be as our company Continental Event Hire operate it.

The following day was set aside to tour Christchurch with a general drive around the city including venturing out as far as Sumner to show some of the impact of the earthquakes. Returning to central city included popping into visit Paul Raymer at the Kennard’s Hire’s Moorehouse Avenue branch.

Again Roger and Laura were very interested to see another operation and share all things hire (or “rental” as is referred to in the USA).

Before they headed off back to the states we ensured of course they enjoyed the experience of a typical kiwi BBQ. Wayne and Sandy Hood joined us along with Andy Youngman our hires manager with his partner Lyna, and some other friends. “Hoody” bringing some whitebait that he cooked for us – just divine. All accompanied later by some other kiwi favourites.

It was a pleasure to host the Vajgrts.

Hopefully we will see them back for a longer stay next time. We also went some way towards further cementing our already strong relationship with the ARA. ◘ GREG WARD Continental Hire Services

GRA Countries Top US$77 Billion In Combined Rental Revenue

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HE ANNUAL MEETING of the Global Rental Associations was held recently at The Rental Show 2016 in Atlanta.

GRA member associations were widely represented. Items discussed during the full day meeting focused on advancing the business success of association members and promoting the image of the equipment rental industry THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. Topics addressed included membership engagement programmes within the associations, workplace issues, including employee recruitment and training

programmes, best practices in safety and legislative/regulatory matters.

The agenda also included a review of the global survey initiative of the GRA, with release of a 2014 combined rental revenue figure among th GRA associations representing $US 77 Billion. This figure represents a 2.7 increase over 2013 rental revenues, as calculated by IHS Economics on behalf of the group.

The purpose of the Global Rental Alliance is to increase the profile of equipment rental worldwide and to build global understanding of the industry. It is a partnership of rental

associations from around the world that meet semi-annually and share information on program initiatives throughout the year.

The unity of this group has brought about an increased awareness of overall priorities internationally, adding to the strategic outlook and resources of each rental member association.

The Global Rental Alliance consists of seven independent equipment rental/hire trade associations that have joined together to increase the understanding and concept of equipment rental worldwide. â—˜

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HIANZ NEWS

Hire Friends Reunion Weekend cavalcade of vintage cars followed by a visit to the Hooters car museum.

Many of those who went on the tour found it hard to believe that the cars were in such good working order; there was even a racing car there with a very heavy chassis.

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he annual ‘Hire Friends’ reunion was held at Ahuriri, Napier in September last year. Thoughts are already turning to the 2016 get together, which is planned for October.

Accommodation for the last years weekend was provided by East Pier and Harbour Views with both venues getting the thumbs up from all those who were staying there. Following the initial welcoming activities on Friday the group then went on a tour of Napier on Saturday morning in a LEGAL

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No visit to the Hawkes Bay would be complete without a visit to a vineyard. On this occasion it was the Seleni Estate. The vineyard is known for its red wines largely due to its Red Winemaker, Cairn Coghill whose experience internationally and working in a number of well know wineries in the Hawkes Bay has given it its deserved reputation. Craig provided the ‘Hire Friends’ with a very interesting talk into the origins of the Seleni Estate with a history that goes back to 1851.

A wine tasting and a beautiful meal in the Library followed this on the Saturday night.

Anne Lane from Madigras Event Hire who was instrumental in putting together last year’s reunion is now

◄ Continued from Page 18 And if the company can’t pay all its debts, you might find yourself facing an action for breach of your director’s duties, and you might struggle to get credit terms from your building materials supplier for a while.

Finally, you need to know that if your company was insolvent, our phoenix trading laws limit your ability to trade under the same business name in the future, and you might ultimately be banned from being a company director if you leave too many failed companies in your wake. So tread carefully, before regarding liquidation as the easy option. ◘

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For further information on the planned 2016 ‘Hire Friends’ reunion please contact; Anne Lane on 06 870 8917

HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR TRADE SHOW BOOTH YET? 3 Good Reasons To Exhibit At This Year’s Trade Show!

Connect With Potential Customers

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working on this year’s event. “The interest in certainly out there for another one,” says Anne. “Its certainly worth trolling through some of the old file to see who was involved in those early days. There are still some very strong friendships among the original Hire Association members with some great stories that are still to be told.” ◘

Exhibiting allows you to get up close and personal with your target market and really connect with potential customers. Regardless of whether you’re selling products or offering a service, it’s a fantastic way to add a personal connection, which simply cannot be matched. Nothing beats having the opportunity to speak face to face with those who have the possibility of becoming future clients. It gives you the chance to really showcase your product, and demonstrate your industry knowledge first hand

Increased Brand Awareness

Increased brand awareness and exposure is what all businesses strive for.

Endeavor to create a visually attractive trade stand that helps to portray your business as a stand out company.

Consider creative ways to add a point of difference to your space.

Build A Marketing List

Regardless of whether or not you make sales at the trade show the event provides a fantastic platform for building a customer database. This will provide unquestionable value to your businesses so be sure to include things like running competitions or having ‘opt in’ giveaways. Brainstorm with your marketing department to come up with innovative ways to engage the conference delegates.

All in all, exhibitions are still very worthwhile and a cost effective marketing investment. Once you have committed to attending the trade show, make sure you relish the opportunity to the best of your ability!

For further information contact

Phil Tindle on 021 967 604 or email phil.tindle@hianz.net.nz

DON’T MISS THIS FRIENDLY AND INTERACTIVE EVENT HELD ONLY ONCE A YEAR!

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Hire standards for health and safety The new Health and Safety at Work Act came into force on 4 April. WorkSafe New Zealand’s programme manager for construction, Marcus Nalter, explains what it means for the hire industry.

That means you need to have systems in place to check that the gear you are hiring out is:

■ SAFE – is that wood-splitter properly guarded?

■ WELL MAINTAINED – make sure gear is checked and regularly serviced.

■ CURRENT – does that scissor lift have its six-monthly inspection certificate

■ DOCUMENTED – keep service history

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ICTURE THIS – you’re driving home one night listening to the radio when the news comes on. Reports are coming in of a person being taken to hospital after a scissor lift toppled over at a construction site in your neck of the woods and WorkSafe is investigating. Then you hear the name of the building company involved and realise it was probably the scissor lift you hired out just yesterday. You pull over and take a deep breath, grab your phone and call the boss to let them know.

It’s not that unlikely a scenario. So, under the new Health and Safety at Work Act what’s your responsibility when you hire out equipment and something goes wrong?

Well, the first thing to know is that hire companies (and retailers) have a duty to ensure that the equipment they supply is safe and fit for purpose, and you can’t contract out of that duty in a rental agreement. If you’re taking money to provide gear you need to make sure it is up to scratch and you supply any essential safety information needed to use it.

records etc. but more importantly make sure you have proper safety information to supply when hiring out potentially dangerous gear.

When you’re finalising the rental agreement and handing over the gear you’ll also want to talk through any important safety information and provide any operators manuals or the like. If you’re doing this well you’ll not only explain the critical safety information, you’ll also check that it has been understood. If the gear you are hiring out requires a licence to operate (such as a forklift or truck) you must also check that the hirer has the appropriate licence.

Of course, even if you’ve done everything right at your end, accidents can still happen. Take that scissor lift – even if it is brand new with the operator’s manual still taped to the controls it might topple over if it’s used on uneven or unstable ground.

Under the law you’re only responsible for what you can reasonably influence and control. As the company that hired out the lift you’re not responsible for how it is used. If you’ve done your job supplying a safe bit of kit (and relevant safety info) to someone who is licenced to use it and they stuff up

that’s not your fault. But if you hire out a faulty scissor lift and someone is injured you might have some questions to answer.

Of course hire companies also have responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act to keep workers, customers and other visitors safe in its own workplace. So you need to identify any work-related risks (such as the movement of heavy machinery around the yard or the storage of any fuel) and do what is sensible to eliminate or minimise them in proportion to the seriousness of the consequences if something goes wrong.

That doesn’t mean you have to eliminate all risks at any cost. That’s not realistic and not what WorkSafe expects. You need to systematically identify those serious risks to life and limb and manage them – don’t sweat the small stuff such as a stray hammer blow to the thumb.

The trick is to make sure health and safety is integrated into your business at every level. Keeping an eye out for one another, should be part of everyone’s daily routine. If it’s not already then now is the time to take action. Not only will you and your workers be safer and healthier, so will your business.

The Health and Safety at Work Act also includes a requirement for businesses to engage with their workers on health and safety matters and new duties for Directors and Chief Executives to pay close attention to health and safety policies, process and resourcing. ◘

More details about these duties, and much more, is available at the WorkSafe website worksafe.govt.nz/hswa.

WorkSafe also has a Good Practice Guide for the use of gear such as scissor lifts available at construction.worksafe.govt. nzhttp://www.construction.worksafe.govt.nz.

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HEIGHT SAFETY...New Zealand is getting it!

Many NZ workplaces work at height. Most have a way to get there whether it is a mobile scaffold, step ladder, stool or even a box!

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VER THE LAST few years, Equiptec has been travelling NZ wide and overseas, checking out the latest gear at exhibitions and visiting worksites to assess height access needs. We have seen all sorts!

Worksafe are discouraging step ladder use for many medium and long duration jobs. That is bringing out a number of questions like.

■ What can we use?

■ We have no room for anything other than a ladder!

■ We have no budget for new equipment!

■ We cannot justify the new

equipment for the amount of work we do!...the list goes on.

So step in the Hire companies…

There has never been a better time to hire out access equipment, whether it be EWP’s or Scaffolds or a

combination. Many companies have gone down the track of quantity, not quality, and have little idea of the real cost of owning cheap gear.

The first cost is your customer’s choice. They will go for gear that feels better and is easier to use, every time!

Wouldn’t you? So the last thing you need as a hire company is a customer having a bad experience with your equipment – no matter how minor it was. As a Hire customer, I’ll only hire a cheap piece of equipment once.

That’s enough to learn the true cost of cheap.

The next cost is the longevity, the repairs, the inferior products ability to fall apart and get tatty, because the customers are so much rougher than they used to be! Or are they?

All equipment runs nice when it’s brand new (or should do!). But what about down the track? That is when

the real products start showing the differences. While the cheap ones are getting run out, real products are getting run in. And when 10 years has rolled around and the original products have had to be replaced (maybe more than once), the real products have been to the moon and back, and still in service…reliably.

That’s how it is with Equiptec scaffolding, we are amused at some brands selling ex Hire gear, because they have to! Whereas the Equiptec gear keeps on chugging, year in year out, handling the same treatment as the last generation gave it, and that is rough! The successful Hire companies, have stuck with quality, and continue to grow. Quality always pays… ◘ www.equiptec.co.nz sales@equiptec.co.nz

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