25.10.2018

Kennards moves into Byron Bay

Kennards Hire has acquired Byron Hire in Byron Bay, New South Wales, expanding its coverage for homeowners and tradesman in the north of the state and taking the number of Kennards branches state to 52 locations.

Steve Kennedy, who has been managing the operation for the past 11 years, will remain as the branch manager, while former Byron Hire employees are also joining Kennards. The local team includes Eamon Thompson, Garrett Weir, Patrick Stanton, Sam Tingle and Wayne Male.
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The new Kennards Byron Bay location

Kennedy said: “Kennards Hire is family owned company and has been around since 1948. Our values are anchored in community and a ‘One Family’ sentiment, which aligns well with the Byron way of life. We are always looking to support the local community and will continue to donate some equipment to local schools and their events, and continue our sponsorship of local sporting teams, the SLSC and the Lighthouse Run.”
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The Kennards Byron Bay team, (L-R) Sam Tingle, Garrett Weir, Wayne Male, Steve Kennedy and Eamon Thompson

“Kennards Hire will deliver the same level of expertise of local employees supporting local businesses, tradies and DIYers and will maintain the high level of customer service we are known for. In fact, it feels like Christmas with the six figure boost in hire equipment which means we’ve got what it takes to meet growing local demand.”