KATO rebrand underway

KATO rebrand underway

July 22, 2018

Early last year Kato Works Ltd confirmed that it had acquired the business interests of IHI Construction Machinery Limited which now comes under the KATO name worldwide. With the recent release of a new 1.2 tonne excavator to the New Zealand…

Hirepool buys big Genie fleet

Hirepool buys big Genie fleet

January 29, 2018

Hirepool has recently taken delivery of over 60 new Genie elevated work platform machines that according to Gary Richardson, General Manager of Sales and Marketing was a complete no brainer for the company. Amongst the machines ordered through New Zealand distributor…

Huge outreach sets Spider Lifts apart

Huge outreach sets Spider Lifts apart

January 29, 2018

Having the right gear not only means the operator is safer but it also increases productivity for the employer. The Platform Basket (PB) Spider lift is one such product.  Recognised as providing the benchmark for the industry, the range of…

It’s an Arborist so it’s good

It’s an Arborist so it’s good

January 29, 2018

Ask anybody about the integrity of engineering and design that goes into GreenMech Chippers and they will tell you that there is no better example of quality, innovation and development when it comes to environmental products. British based, GreenMech Ltd…

Meet the Auckland Production & Workshop team

Meet the Auckland Production & Workshop team

January 29, 2018

From Left: Ross Vermeulen, Tony Seeque, Sam Gould, Vladimir Voronkov,  Pieter Delport, Paul Mallon, Andrew Langwell, Dee Patu, Ravijot Gill, Alex Manders, Garth Williams and Byron Elrick.

New Construction Equipment reps appointed

New Construction Equipment reps appointed

January 29, 2018

Adrenalin Junkie Luke Madden (pictured above left) has recently joined the team at Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd as Territory Sales Representative covering the Auckland and Northland area. Luke has always been interested in sky diving and had his first jump…

New Genie Hybrid delivers on promise

New Genie Hybrid delivers on promise

January 29, 2018

The Hybrid fuel-electric Genie® Z™- 60/37 FE articulating boom lifts have been able to cut costs, while getting increased performance and versatility. Youngman Richardson & Co Ltd has recently made the first delivery of three machines to Access Solutions as…

New Genie SX-135XC Boom Lift goes further

New Genie SX-135XC Boom Lift goes further

January 29, 2018

The new Genie® SX-135XC self-propelled telescopic boom lift delivers incredible industry-leading outreach and capacity. The first model in the new Genie Xtra Capacity (XC) family, the Genie SX-135XC boom lift is packed with features. “With 3m more outreach and 32%…

New Husqvarna K1270 Power Cutter

New Husqvarna K1270 Power Cutter

January 29, 2018

Some jobs require exceptional power and the new Husqvarna K1270 is one such machine. The K1270 is a real powerhouse with an impressive 5.8 kW output, turning the heaviest cutting jobs into a fast and effective operation. It’s ideal for…