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Aligning our growth strategies with our clients’ own specific goals and objectives Contents ACCESS GROUP AUSTRALIA spurs the ongoing dynamic development of the Access Group. The Big Picture Contents 4. Chairman’s Statement----- 62. Genie --------------------------- 86. Power Stations -------------- Our commitment to offering the complete solution to all our customers has made us the market leader in the access equipment industry in Australia. 5. Executive Chairman 64. Merlo ---------------------------- 88. Nickel --------------------------- Managing Director’s ACCESS With our extensive support infrastructure and robust fleet, plus superior Statement --------------------- 66. Kalmar ------------------------- 90. Ship Construction --------- RENTALS AUSTRALIA nationwide service and support, we have been able to fulfil our commitment 6. WA Experience -------------- 68. Allight -------------------------- 92. Defence ----------------------- of offering the complete solution to all our customers. We have utilised 7. The Access Difference ---- 70. Maximal Forklifts ----------- 94. Health and Safety ---------- the best equipment suppliers in the industry to create a flexible and 8. Our Services ----------------- 72. LNG ----------------------------- 96. Environmental Policies -- comprehensive fleet. Backed by dedicated transport, service and training divisions, our fleet is the biggest and most extensive in Australia. 10. National Coverage --------- 74. Iron Ore ------------------------ 98. Our People ------------------- As a national company, we have had years of experience in becoming 12. Director & Staff Profiles -- 80. Aluminium & Titanium ---- 100. Equal Opportunity --------- remote project specialists due to the unique mining and industrial projects 16. Access Rentals -------------- 82. Gold ----------------------------- 102. Community ------------------- offered across the WA mining and construction landscape. In addition, LIGHTING TOWERS AUSTRALIA 22. Access Hire ------------------- 84. Water Treatment ------------ 106. Partners ---------------------- our expertise also extends to offering complete service solutions to major 28. Access Hire South Australia metro projects and clients across WA, SA, VIC, NSW, NT and QLD. Here at Access Group, we are proud of our accomplishments and growth but also 32. Tilt Trays & Low Loaders realise that we must constantly work towards our commitment of offering the GENERATORS 38. Lighting Towers Australia AUSTRALIA best service solution to our customers in order to remain the market leader 42. Forklifts Australia ---------- in Australia today. FORKLIFTS 44. Access Services Group AUSTRALIA We look forward to the challenges that future projects offer and the 56. Training ------------------------ opportunity they present to further improve all aspects of our business operations and customer service. 58. Strategic Partners ---------- 60. JLG ---------------------------- 2. 3. ACCESS ACCESS CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN MANAGING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT Since Access Group’s inception over ten years ago, the board recognised early the company’s outstanding As the founding CEO of the Access Group, I have always held a clear vision for the company’s future. While this potential to establish itself as one of the major players in the access equipment industry. vision continues to evolve and adapt, our initial key strengths have held firm. I was immediately impressed by the clear vision and strategic approach set out for the company by founding We are the largest privately owned company that specialises in our field, and are a couple of years ahead of the CEO John Jones and the board of directors. game in regards to strategic planning. Our breadth and depth of complementary services means we can deliver on jobs of all sizes, from small-scale domestic work to large-scale, multi-billion dollar projects. The access industry landscape has certainly changed over the last decade, moving from what was basically a cottage industry, to become a capital intensive and sophisticated sector rated highly amongst the nation’s Two of our key focuses are mining and construction which see us send equipment and staff across the country, vital areas of economic growth. including Perth, North WA, South-West WA, QLD, VIC, SA and NT. Quite simply, our flexible nature means we can go where our clients go. In fact, you’ll often see myself and other key staff out on site, as I believe it’s only Access Group has grown exponentially throughout this time with the company maturing to arguably the by being at the ‘coal face’ that you obtain a genuine understanding for what is happening and what is required. largest privately-owned provider within the industry. I hold equally close relationships with our suppliers, creating cost and time benefits which are passed onto our The board believes that the secret to the Group’s success has been our approach of a hands-on, ‘small clients. In this dynamic, fast-paced industry, time and scheduling is certainly money, and we take full ownership business-style’ ethos that has allowed the business to not only thrive, but evolve into one of the industry’s of our clients’ project outcomes. leaders. We have remained, by choice, a privately-owned company that strives to establish strong long- To date, Access Group employs over 130 employees plus 50 contractors and operates over $200 million worth of term partnerships with our clients. equipment, giving us one of the largest fleets in Australia. Our size sees us deliver on multiple large-scale projects We formulate our long and short term strategic planning in conjunction with our clients, aligning their goals throughout Australia. Timing of the economy is one of our biggest challenges, be it internationally or locally. We’re with ours to ensure both parties are poised to capitalise on present and future opportunities. reliant on the US for supply and support, and must continually pre-empt market changes to maintain our ability to Being a well-established and financially sound industry leader, supply. As our supply chain affects so many people, we support our clients by taking the risks that need to be taken. Access Group has the ability to procure state-of-the-art quality Safety is paramount at all times, not only in regards to maintenance and training but to the newness of our fleet, equipment, months or years in advance of client requirements. which has an average age of just 2.1 years. An important KPI of Access Group is to hold a young fleet, resulting Access Group has invested a significant amount of time and in better service and safety. money in the development of its service and transport division to I am a strong believer in equal opportunity, and make a considered effort to encourage women and indigenous ultimately provide a complete solution. people into the industry. In fact, we have truck drivers, electricians, coordinators, administrators and trainees that As exciting as the first ten years has been for the Access Group, are women, and progress has been made to align our organisation with programs that facilitate the integration I expect its future will bring even greater success as the company of indigenous people into the workplace. continues to grow and develop innovative work systems to enhance All in all, I am extremely proud of the progress, culture and achievements of the Access Group. People often ask both existing and emerging partnerships. me if I’m surprised how large the Access Group has grown. While I’m certainly appreciative of our growth, one Andrew Lane, Chairman Left: Andrew Lane, Chairman. thing is certainly clear - we’re not there yet. Right: John Jones, Executive Chairman Managing Director. John Jones, Executive Chairman Managing Director. 4. 5. ACCESS WA is the premier State for mining and large-scale construction projects. Being a WA WA BASED EXPERIENCE based company has put us at the forefront of the biggest projects in the country. WA Development WA Owned The Access Difference Access Group has remained at the forefront of the Australian access equipment hire market, with our hire fleet, Although Access Group offers including our own suppliers. Whilst In 2009-10, mineral and sales, service and transport departments being as active as ever. We have been the market leaders for access nationwide coverage and can we consider ourselves remote petroleum exports accounted for equipment in WA for well over 10 years, and attribute our success to a culmination of factors which we have 89% of WA’s total merchandise boast multiple offices throughout project specialists, with a major collectively outlined below as the Access Difference. exports. WA led the nation by Australia, we are still very proud of office in Karratha to support our contributing 42% ($83billion) our WA origins. WA is the premier efforts in the North West Shelf and We consistently deliver the best valued service in the industry. towards Australian merchandise Best Value – State for mining and large-scale the Pilbara region, etc., we are also exports. Largest Fleet – We have the largest privately owned fleet of access equipment in Australia. construction projects, and being leaders in the local Perth market. Iron ore is the State’s largest based in WA has put us at the Our head office is based in the Perth New Fleet – Our equipment is constantly replaced every 3-5 years to ensure quality and reliability. sector and accounted for $33.7billion of total sales, followed forefront of the biggest projects in Metro area and allows us to cater to Market