Maxilift Australia acquires Hiab Australia effective 1 October 2026, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and ongoing commitment to the Australian lifting industry.
Why Maxilift Australia Acquires Hiab Australia
For more than 16 years, Maxilift has supported customers across Australia through a strong focus on service, technical expertise, and long-term relationships. Built on the dedication of its team and the trust of its customers and partners, the business has continued to grow while staying true to the values that shaped its success.
The acquisition of Hiab Australia represents an exciting step forward, bringing together two highly experienced organizations with a shared commitment to quality, customer support, and industry-leading lifting solutions. By combining Maxilift’s local expertise and customer-first approach with Hiab’s globally recognized product portfolio, the business is well placed to strengthen its presence and continue supporting customers across Australia.
What the Acquisition Means for Customers
A structured transition plan is underway to ensure continuity for customers, with all existing warranties, service agreements, and customer commitments remaining in place.
Scott Phillips, President and CEO of Hiab, commented:
“For the last 16 years, Maxilift has provided excellent sales and services in the Australian market. With their extensive expertise, market knowledge and reach, they’re in a great position to accelerate Hiab’s equipment and services sales as well as market presence in the country. I would like to thank everyone past and present who has contributed to Hiab’s success in Australia. It is great that our current employees will continue to work for Hiab as part of Maxilift, a company we have enjoyed a fruitful relationship with as our partner.”
Maxilift Australia has been appointed the exclusive Hiab distributor for Australia (excluding Western Australia), further strengthening a successful partnership that has been built over many years.
Kymberly Davis, General Manager of Maxilift Australia, said:
“We are proud to be chosen as Hiab’s exclusive distributor in Australia, excluding Western Australia. The Hiab portfolio is globally recognized for quality and reliability, and our team is ready to build on this strong foundation. With our local facilities, experienced team, and established support network, we are focused on delivering fast, seamless service and deep technical expertise for our customers. We look forward to continuing the success of the Hiab brand and building an even stronger future together.”
Building the Next Chapter Together
As this new chapter begins, the focus remains firmly on people, relationships, and customer outcomes. As we move forward, we bring our people, experience, and capabilities together as one unified team, focused on long-term relationships and consistent outcomes.
Together, we will continue to support our customers, strengthen our partnerships, and create new opportunities for growth across the Australian market.
For more information about Hiab’s global operations, visit: https://www.hiab.com
