Snorkel

MHP13/35: Versatility Meets Portability

SNORKEL CREATED THE MHP 13/35 TOWABLE TRAILER-MOUNTED BOOM LIFT SPECIFICALLY FOR THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET. IT FEATURES

HIGH-STRENGTH STEEL BOOM AND BASE CONSTRUCTION FOR ROBUST AND DURABLE OPERATION.

Designed with the operator in mind, this versatile machine features proportional speed control, a 600V AC rated cable to platform (upgradable to 110/240V GFCI power to platform), and a jib boom. The 1.25m x 0.78m x 1.07m platform can accommodate two workers with its 227kg maximum capacity, and the chassis also features 540-degree (non-continuous) turntable rotation.

Articulating boom sections that provide up-and-over reach combined with a maximum working height of 12.6m make this boom lift ideal for a wide variety of construction, maintenance, landscaping and agricultural applications. Additionally, the automatic self-levelling stabilisers and outriggers with safety interlocks provide balanced working conditions on unfinished or uneven terrain.

This compact boom lift is designed to make even the smallest or most awkward workspaces easily accessible, and it is easily transported with a height of only 2.05 meters, a total weight of 1,360kg and a heavy-duty tow coupling, making it ideal for those who work on multiple jobsites.

Other standard features include a Honda petrol engine with 5.5hp, a proportional electro/hydraulic system and hydraulic disc brakes. Also available as an optional feature is a bi-energy engine.

Ahern Australia is the exclusive dealer for the Snorkel MHP 13/35 in Australia. For more information, please call 1300 900 700 or visit ahernaustralia.com.au.

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ERIN JOHNSTON HRIA EVENTS DIVISON PRESIDENT

Australia’s Events Industry Forecast to grow 11% in 2023

2023 has started with a bang that’s for sure.

The events industry is well and truly booming and many large key events in the industry have come back or at least have plans for 2023/2024 to get back into gear. A recent Research Dive report is even forecasting the global events industry to grow at an annualized rate by as much as 23% to 2028.

This is incredible news for the industry. Although our sector of the industry has seen a decline in market size over the last 4 years, we are now looking at a bumper 2023 with Australia’s market size projected to increase by 10.7% according to Ibisworld.

The challenge for us all will be stock and staff. Spend time getting the right people in the right positions in your business and honing your employee value proposition. Forward thinking with stock requirements and capital investment — it will be key to growth.

Our Focus Group outcomes have been presented and we are working on building the value proposition for the Events Members based purely on what the direct feedback was out of the sessions — I am personally very grateful for the time and effort that members put in to participate during their busy periods to provide the HRIA with valuable feedback. We are now working hard to action and bring forward some great initiatives, with identified key areas of focus, from Best Practice and Compliance, to Training and Marketing.

We have some really exciting sessions planned for the 2023 Convention this year, so I hope to see you all there enjoying the time to learn, grow and catch up.