With over 700 members and growing, the Hire & Rental Industry Association Ltd is the key national industry body representing the $4bn hire and rental industry in Australia.

The Association brings members a diverse array of benefit services at both national and state levels. Members include Rental Companies, Suppliers and Service Providers with rental members ranging from national multi-location companies to the more traditional Owner-Manager single location.

From general plant hire, DIY hire, portable buildings, construction, access and events, (covering a myriad of products and services) the HRIA Ltd’s membership base is continually expanding to cover increasing areas of hire and rental business and industry.

A wide range of services and benefits are available to all members of the HRIA to assist in running member businesses.

These services include an industry advice line and 1800 contact number; standard hire contracts; and specialised stationery options. The HRIA also operates a national office supported by State committees enabling close relationship building among members and member businesses.

Keeping members up-to-date and informed of the latest industry happenings, the HRIA produces a monthly newsletter highlighting key issues plus a quarterly publication - the Hire and Rental Magazine (also inserted in the Construction Contractor published by Reed Business Information which has a circulation base of 10,000+).

Other services available include financing options and Eftpos arrangements at major company rates.

State meetings are held regularly together with Supplier Nights and Training Days where suppliers and rental members can meet and view new products. 

The Association also hosts an Annual Convention and Exhibition.

One of the aims of the Association is to continually improve safety and develop product training and instruction for end users. Safety sheets on many different types of hire products are available, plus ongoing projects focused on improving this area.

The association has an industry representative web-based Product Safety Assessment Register which can provide safety specs on a wide range of equipment (according to supplier safety in operation specs).

The Association also flags and updates members of legislative changes affecting hire operation such as recent changes to OH&S requirements and electrical testing and tagging requirements.

Members work to a ‘Code of Conduct’, which focuses on safety, reliability and quality of equipment and support. This code is continually updated, keeping members abreast of current safety requirements and regulations.

To apply for HRIA Membership you can either fill in our online form or download the form and fax or post it back to our office.