Hydraulink

Matt Palmer

Hydraulink Metro North Perth, WA

I have always loved working in Hydraulics, “The idea of becoming a field service technician with Hydraulink originally appealed to me because of the variety of work we get to do day-to-day. The opportunity to advance and really get out what you put in is a great incentive also, as it keeps me driven and focused,” “Hydraulink have backed me all the way, because they focus you on the needs of the customers in the area in which you operate, then give you the tools, training and technology to do the job. It drives you to do better for your customer, your community and yourself, which is very rewarding. I have always wanted to own my own business, but also loved working for Hydraulink, so becoming a Franchisee and still having Hydraulink’s support felt right for myself and my family, When I first approached the subject, my wife and I decided to sit down together and talk about the pros and cons of beginning a franchise. We just saw a great opportunity and so much potential for our family, everything Hydraulink offered ticked all the right boxes for us.

Simon Stevens

Hydraulink Cardinia

The move to Hydraulink has been great as I like to fix thinks and enjoy the outdoors. Every day is different with Hydraulink. I wanted to be able to build a business for myself but not by myself. Starting as a mobile field service technician with Hydraulink was the first step and I’ve been supported all the way. Then an opportunity emerged to open a Hose Centre and I went for it. Now I’m working toward building a serious business within my territory. I’m focused on meeting the customer’s needs in the area and developing good relationships. Being part of a network has also been a big help. Working with the neighbouring franchisees means we can share some resources, work together, support each other, and all our businesses benefit. Starting my own business is something that I’ve wanted to do for some time and Hydraulink has helped me achieve that. I get out of the business what I put in and I know it is worth the effort.

Jeff McCoskery

Hydraulink Badgerys Creek and Campbelltown

When I was pondered how best to promote my hydraulic hose and fitting expertise to companies in the area, I wasn’t content to just put messages on buses – I bought an entire bus and fitted it up myself as a mobile billboard and workshop combined. We have a huge number of potential customers out here – the new airport at Badgerys’s Creek, by itself, will create tens of thousands of jobs and involve massive infrastructure, earthworks, roads, transport and heavy machinery demand. Then, as we develop as a transport hub, there will be decades of demand from trucking, rail, forklifts, intermodal distribution, materials handling and a whole host of potential customers – but they have to know who you are and where you are. Not only does the distinctive Hydraulink “Best Under Pressure” bus back up its promise with a full workshop and spares facility inside, but also it has a fridge, a barbeque and a hospitality area for when the pressure is off. By taking the bus to them – rather than expecting them to come to us – we can get down to the nitty gritty of their needs in a relaxed but professional way. We can show them, on the spot, the type of quality work we do.