HIRE 2025, Australia’s leading event for the equipment hire and rental market, brought together industry professionals from across the country for two days of innovation, insight, and networking at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Hosted by the Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA), the event featured workshops, keynote speakers, and the prestigious Hire Industry Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner.
Haulotte Australia once again proved its leadership in the access equipment sector, securing two major awards at HIRE25:
- Supplier of the Year Access
- Best New Product Access for MyCompanion
This marks the sixth time Haulotte has taken home the Supplier of the Year for Access, which is a credit to their commitment to customer service and building partnerships in the industry.
Words from Keith Clarke, General Manager of Haulotte Australia
“I am beyond proud of the whole Haulotte team to be acknowledged as Supplier of the Year for Access for the sixth time,” said Keith Clarke, General Manager of Haulotte Australia “It’s a great result and a real credit to everyone involved. We’re incredibly grateful to the customers who continue to trust us. To also be recognised with the Best New Product award for MyCompanion is a proud moment for the whole team. It reflects the commitment of our people, both here in Australia and globally, who go the extra mile to deliver outstanding service and support across every part of the business.”
MyCompanion is a next-generation operator support tool designed to provide comprehensive, easy-to-access information about the machine and its operating environment. The platform consolidates operator manuals, maintenance books, spare parts catalogs, and control overview videos into one online solution, making life easier for operators and improving machine safety and performance.
The judging panel praised MyCompanion for its simplicity and the necessity of its function, providing crucial machine information exactly where it’s needed.
The judging panel praised MyCompanion for its simplicity and the necessity of its function, providing crucial machine information exactly where it’s needed.
Throughout the event, customers shared positive feedback at the Haulotte stand, noting how much time they have saved using the tool, and how easily it fits into their daily workflows.
Words from Alexandre Saubot, CEO of Haulotte Group
The event also featured a presentation from Alexandre Saubot, CEO of Haulotte, who reflected on the company’s 40th anniversary in his speech, “A Legacy of Innovation and Vision for the Future.” Saubot spoke about the Group’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and innovation, and its resilience through industry downturns. He emphasized Haulotte’s readiness to evolve in response to changing market dynamics and growing competition.
In what was another record breaking attendance, visitors to the show had the opportunity to view Haulotte’s latest equipment firsthand, including the HA16 E, HT13 P trailer boom, and scissor lifts Compact 10N and Optimum 8. In addition to showcasing hardware, Haulotte highlighted its latest digital advancements:
- MyCompanion, to provide support to MEWP operators
- Sherpal telematics, enabling real-time remote diagnostics and proactive maintenance
- FASTN, the first universal, active anchorage system for MEWPs, improving operator safety through harness detection
Of particular interest this year was the newest version of the trailer-boom with its sturdy design and fast operation, making it perfect for arborists and maintenance providers.
Haulotte’s display and demonstrations underlined the growing impact of digital transformation in the rental industry, especially in areas like fleet management, safety, and service planning.
HIRE 2025 once again provided an invaluable opportunity for the Haulotte Australia team to connect with customers and partners, reinforcing its position as a trusted leader in the access equipment market.
Haulotte’s display and demonstrations underlined the growing impact of digital transformation in the rental industry, especially in areas like fleet management, safety, and service planning.
HIRE 2025 once again provided an invaluable opportunity for the Haulotte Australia team to connect with customers and partners, reinforcing its position as a trusted leader in the access equipment market.
