Organisation Information
When Walter Kennard owned a small rural supply and machinery business in the small rural town of Bathurst (200km west of Sydney, NSW) it was humble beginnings for W. Kennard & Company. It was 1948, and when one of Wally’s customers asked if they could ‘borrow’ a new Lightburn concrete mixer, rather than buy one Wally said, “I won't lend it to you, but I'll hire it to you.” And so, the journey began.
The Kennards Hire business is now the largest family-owned equipment hire business in Australia and New Zealand, with over 190 branches and sites and more than 1,800 team members. Renowned as a premium supplier of quality equipment and expert advice, Kennards Hire is proud to be at the forefront of industry safety innovation and customer experience. In 2023, the business celebrates 75 years as an iconic Australian brand.
