It was 1948, and the streets were alive with the sounds of hammering and sawing as homes were built, extended and renovated to cope with the post-War 'baby boom'.

Walter Kennard, who sold machinery, petrol and produce from a store in Bathurst, NSW, was asked by a customer for the loan of a new, Lightburn concrete mixer for a quick job. Walter thought for a moment and then replied, "I'm sorry, I can't loan it to you, but I'll hire it to you."

So began Kennards Hire, which has grown into one of Australia's largest and most respected hire companies, with branches all over Australia and New Zealand.

Kennards remains proudly Australian and family-owned. Our aim has always been to provide excellent service and be the best hire company, not the biggest. Our management and staff strive continuously for higher standards in all operations.