Andrew Lambert from Hire Express was presented with the Hire Company of the Year Award at the black-tie gala held at the Millennium Room, Accor Stadium in May.
The evening was hosted by Olympic gold medallist and media personality Giaan Rooney OAM, and attended by hundreds of industry professionals from across Australia.
James Oxenham, CEO of HRIA, congratulated Hire Express on their achievement.
"Hire Express is a fantastic example of the calibre of talent we have across this industry," said James Oxenham, CEO of HRIA.
"The Excellence Awards exist to shine a light on the businesses and individuals who raise the bar for everyone in hire and rental, and every year we are reminded of just how much passion and dedication exist across this sector."
Andrew Lambert, CEO at Hire Express, said the award was a proud moment for the entire business.
“Winning HRIA Company of the Year is a huge honour. This recognition belongs to everyone in the branch teams, drivers, mechanics and support staff who work incredibly hard every day to deliver for our customers.
“Our goal has always been simple: to provide equipment when + where our customers need it, backed by a team that knows its stuff and genuinely cares about getting the job done properly.
“We’re very proud of this achievement, but we also see it as motivation to keep improving, keep investing and keep raising the bar for equipment hire”.
The Hire Industry Excellence Awards recognise outstanding achievement across the hire and rental industry in categories including Hire Company of the Year, Supplier/ of the Year, Best New Product, HRIA Young Professional of the Year, Women in Hire Award, Dave Single Award, and Life Membership of the HRIA.
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HIRE26 is Australia's premier conference and exhibition for the hire and rental industry, organised by the Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA). The event connects suppliers, hire companies, and industry professionals from across Australia and the globe, providing a platform for networking, education, and commerce.
About HRIA
The Hire and Rental Industry Association (HRIA) is the premier national industry body at the forefront of Australia's thriving hire and rental industry. Representing this $8B sector nationwide, the HRIA boasts a membership of over 500 corporate members across 1271 branches.
