Strengthening Capability in Earthmoving and Compaction

Kennards Hire has acquired Solution Plant Hire, a specialist provider of earthmoving and compaction equipment for hire, significantly expanding its fleet capability and strengthening its position in the civil construction and infrastructure sector. 

The acquisition increases Kennards Hire’s capacity to support large-scale projects, requiring specialist compaction and earthmoving solutions, enhancing its ability to service Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure works across Australia.

With infrastructure investment increasing across Australia, the expanded fleet will meet this demand - providing enhanced capabilities to deliver dependable access to compliant, well-maintained equipment across multi-site and long-duration projects, where consistent equipment availability is critical.

David Schurman, General Manager, Fleet, Kennards Hire, said, “This is a significant step forward for the business enabling us to increase our ability to service large-scale compaction and earthmoving customers, a market which has seen substantial ongoing demand.

“We’ve seen a huge rise in requests from the civil contractors’ sector to be supported by one company across multiple project touchpoints and that’s where Kennards Hire comes in. The acquisition meets this demand - it’s a clear sign of our continued commitment to delivering on customer needs.”

The acquired fleet includes:

• 30T Excavators
• 12T Rollers
• Wheel Loaders 
•  Watercarts 
• Site Dumpers
• Large mud buckets and compaction attachments

Solution Plant Hire sites in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney are being brought into the Kennards Hire distribution centre network, with a new site opening in Tomago, New South Wales to service the region’s growing infrastructure needs.  

With this acquisition being Kennards Hire’s largest and most significant since 2012, the Australian-owned and operated business continues to invest in fleet expansion, people and capability to meet the evolving needs of the civil and infrastructure sectors.

The move will also see the launch of a new business unit for Kennards Hire and a consequent shift in personnel, with Craig McMahon previously Area Manager for NSW’s Central West, being appointed as the new General Manager, Earthmoving & Compaction which will sit under the company’s Specialist Solutions offering. With a number of SPH employees joining the Kennards Hire team bringing valuable equipment and solutions expertise.

“Kennards Hire is a long-standing client, and we know SPH is in great hands to continue to grow with a network coverage – asset expansion and the common work ethics and standards that we share. We are excited to continue to support Kennards Hire in the future and would like to take this opportunity to thank our SPH team and clients – the last 13 years has been a great journey!”

Chris Newton, Director at Solution Plant Hire said, “As the owners of Solution Plant Hire, we are proud of the 13 years of growth and reputation that we have created in the dry hire market. As the industry continues to change and wanting to see Solution Plant Hire continue to grow, we are wrapped to announce the sale of SPH to Kennards Hire. 

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