About
Back in 2004, AdvanceQuip was just
a fledgling distributor of used trucks
and machinery. We may have started
small, but we dreamed big.
Machinery sales were our primary focus for many years and,
with our experience and knowledge base, it was a natural fit for
us to take on New Zealand distribution of CASE construction
equipment in 2013.
In this time we also began to hire equipment. After a decade
working with contractors we had the unique insight into the
challenges they faced – and how quality rental machinery could
meet these challenges.
So, as sales grew, so too did the rental side of the business.
We expanded our range, and our reputation for supporting the
construction, farming, contracting, and landscaping industries
grew with it.
In 2023 we made the complete move into rental equipment.
While the business changed, our mindset didn’t. Starting out
we knew that it wasn’t just a matter of investing in the right
machinery we needed to back it with the very best service.
Thanks to our partnership with Earthworm Attachments, we
now also provide increased project capacity and capability for
many businesses. Hiring the best in hydraulic attachment
technology ensures they can make light work of project
demands.
Today, we’re proud to remain a family-owned company with an
unwavering commitment to going the extra mile for our
customers. We have developed our range and our client base,
ensuring a wide variety of local companies can quickly access
machinery and advance their projects.
This industry-leading machinery is backed with technical
expertise and valuable insight. Working closely with our
customers ensures we can match the machinery to their unique
needs. We’re always accountable, too. Being locally owned,
and a family-run business, we understand the responsibility
that comes with our work.
When we first started our vision was to become the number one source for heavy equipment hire in Otago and Southland. Now, over two decades later, with consistent growth and happy clients, we continue to strive towards this goal.
And our reputation relies on continuing to advance ahead. That’s why we don’t rest on our success and we won’t settle for ‘close enough’, backing our customers with 100% commitment. When you need to move forward, we’re right behind you.
Our Team
Ben McLean
Managing Director
Oliver Murray
Hire Operations – Southland
Andrew Evans
Transport & Operations
Tina Paulsen
Hire Operations – Queenstown
Laura Hoffman
Administration
Steve McLean
Founding Director
Our values
We stay down to earth
We don’t make a big song and dance about what we do. We simply say what we mean and do what we say. A practical, no-nonsense approach to getting things done means our customers and suppliers always know where they stand with us. Along with a decent sense of humour it’s this grounded mindset that takes the stress out of success.
We keep an ear to the ground
Being family-owned and operated, we appreciate the bonds our team makes with our customers. We know the challenges these customers face, and do everything in our power to help them advance beyond the bumps in the road. We are on the ground and in touch with the industry, always trying to stay up with the play and ahead of the game.
We stick to our word
New Zealand is a small place where it can take years to build a good reputation and minutes to destroy one. Integrity is everything. We therefore place huge importance in consistency of performance and reliability of service. If things ever go wrong, we step up, take responsibility, and set it right. This is what makes the difference within our team and throughout our industry.
We dig deeper
Sometimes the quest to deliver the best hire equipment isn’t straightforward. Nor does everything always go exactly according to plan. This is when we always act with resilience and perseverance – it’s why start early and finish late. This is how we work harder and go further for our customers.
Your Results
Be it small owner-operators or large multinational companies, we know everyone needs peace of mind in their machinery performance. They also need to trust that equipment is carefully maintained and quickly delivered. That’s why we take pride in the speed and precision in our service. And it’s why we celebrate the great results our customers achieve.