Coates Hire receives Service to Industry award

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Sarah McCay

27 October 2014

Coates Hire team from left: Nigel Robbins, Rex Turner, Rafi Tchopourian, Jeff Butler, Mathew Booth,

Coates Hire team from left: Nigel Robbins, Rex Turner, Rafi Tchopourian, Jeff Butler, Mathew Booth, Leigh Rebbeck.

Coates Hire has been awarded the Earthmover & Civil Contractor (EMCC) ‘Service to Industry Award 2014’ at a recent gala awards night held in conjunction with the 2014 Civil Contractors Federation National Conference in Adelaide, Australia.

The EMCC Service to Industry Award 2014 celebrates and acknowledges excellence, innovation and safety within Australia’s diverse and economically vital civil construction industry.

Coates Hire group manager, specialist business, Rafi Tchopourian, said that winning this award for the first time underlined Coates Hire’s focus on the latest industry solutions, its strong customer service ethic, and above all, its focus on safety.

“We’re very excited the Australian construction industry has recognised our unique market offering and specialist product capability, and also very pleased to be able to accept this award on behalf of the great team of people that work for Coates Hire,” said Mr Tchopourian.

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