Kennards acquires Albany branch

Family-run Kennards Hire has acquired a family-operated equipment hire business in Albany in a bid to further expand its footprint in Western Australia.

The national equipment hire company acquired Bertola Hire in Albany, growing its state-wide presence to 23 branches. 

The converted Albany equipment hire branch will be led by Kennards' team alongside Bertola Hire's existing employees from the Great Southern town.

“Albany is a thriving region and we’re looking forward to investing and supporting growth and infrastructure improvements with our extensive equipment offering and great service,” Kennards WA general manager Dave Schurman said. 

“We’re also very pleased to have the team members from Bertola Hire to stay on with us. They bring with them local knowledge and understanding of the community.

“At Kennards Hire, we are very much connected to our family and community values, and to be able to share these values right away is a great way to start here for us in Albany.”

The new Kennards branch on Chester Pass Road will provide general hire equipment alongside earthmoving and access equipment such as excavators, compact scissor lifts and cherry pickers.

Bertola Hire former owner Peter Bertola said he was confident Kennards would carry on his family business’ legacy.

"As a business run by our family for generations, we have full confidence that Kennards Hire will effectively carry forward our legacy, dedicated to simplifying our customers' tasks” he said.