Canberra hire firm grows from 30 machines to 1000 in 15 years
Family-owned Asset Construction Hire started in Canberra in 2011 with 30 machines. After 15 years, it grew to more than 1000 machines. It also won major builder contracts.
Asset Construction Hire launched in Canberra in 2011 with just 30 pieces of rental equipment. The family-owned business found it hard to break into a market run by interstate and national operators.
After 15 years, the fleet grew to more than 1000 machines. It became the top hire provider for Canberra's trade contractors and local builders, then won Tier 1 contracts.
For recent tenders, ACH stood out by solving site access, security and communication constraints.
- 30 pieces of rental equipment in 2011
- Starting fleet
- More than 1000 machines
- Current fleet
- 15 years
- Time in business
- Hunter Cocks
- General manager
Why it mattersThis shows that regional businesses can compete with national giants. The key is to focus on quality service and understand local needs. This works better than trying to win by having the lowest price.
AustraliaA Canberra-based company is now supplying equipment to Australia's largest construction projects, proving local firms can scale to national-level contracts.
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