01.04.2022

Kennards acquires Redi Hire

Australia’s Kennards Hire has acquired Redi Hire Solutions in Geraldton - on the coast of Western Australia north of Perth - taking its branch network in the state to 22 locations. The move follows the retirement of Redi Hire owners Leslie and Fiona Panting. Her brothers, Mark and David Stewart are remaining with the business and have joined Kennards along with the rest of the employees.

The 6,000 square metre/1.5 acre site fills the gap in Kennards existing west coast network, between the northern suburbs of Perth and the branches of Karratha and Port Hedland. The Geraldton branch will run a full range of equipment including aerial work platforms lifting gear and general rental equipment.

Geraldton’s new branch manager, Dylan Moebius was previously manager of the Kennards Port Hedland branch. He joined the company at the age of 19, as a sales rep/driver for the Balcatta branch in Perth and has worked his way up through the company over the past 12 years.

Speaking of the new appointment he said: “Kennards Hire is excited to be expanding its regional network in Western Australia. Having recently celebrated 21 years last year since we opened our first branch in WA, we continue to see great opportunities for growth and the Redi Hire Solutions acquisition increases our footprint in a growing market.”

“We are delighted to have the original business team and family members stay on with us. They bring with them local knowledge and experience and will be great assets to the business. We deeply value family and community at Kennards and to be able to share these values right away is a great way to start here for us in Geraldton.”