The Hire and Rental Industry Association represents the $4 billion dollar hire and rental industry in Australia with over 700 members growing every year. The Association brings members a diverse array of benefit services at both national and state levels. Members include Rental Companies, Suppliers and Service Providers with rental members ranging from national multi-location companies to the more traditional Owner-Manager single location. From general plant hire, DIY hire, portable buildings, construction, access and events, (covering a myriad of products and services) the HRIA Ltd’s membership base is continually expanding to cover increasing areas of hire and rental business and industry. A wide range of services and benefits are available to all members of the HRIA to assist in running member businesses. These services include an industry advice line and 1800 contact number; standard hire contracts; and specialised stationery options. The HRIA also operates a national office supported by State committees enabling close relationship building among members and member businesses. Keeping members up-to-date and informed of the latest industry happenings, the HRIA produces a monthly newsletter highlighting key issues plus a quarterly publication, the Hire and Rental News magazine which is the official magazine for the Hire Industry and is distributed not only to all members but to the industry in general.