NES HIRE

What NES HIRE does

NES Hire is a New Zealand specialist industrial equipment rental company founded in 1999, operating across the North Island from five branch locations (Waihi, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, and Wellington). The company rents diesel generators, diesel pumps, electric submersible pumps, mobile battery energy storage systems (BESS), lighting towers, fuel cells, and ancillary equipment to civil construction, mining, tunnelling, emergency services, utilities, and events customers. Its fleet spans premium brands including Flygt, Sulzer, Sykes, Selwood, Truflo, and Meudy, supplemented by a 2026 partnership with Powershift for BESS technology.

The business generates revenue through usage-based rental contracts, with quote-based pricing and flexible short-term and long-term hire terms, North Island-wide delivery included. The go-to-market is sales-led, emphasizing 24/7 emergency response, rapid deployment, custom solutions for major projects, and contingency planning. The internal team comprises consultants, electricians, mechanics, and logistics experts providing technical specification support and on-site service. The company operates as a privately-held, independent New Zealand entity with no parent company, no institutional investors, and no public listing in the source data.

In 2025–2026, NES Hire has materially expanded its product surface, adding a full Mobile BESS category (APEX Series, MX & LX Series, eGEN Series), hybrid lighting towers, tunnel string lighting, and a fuel cell rental range (500L–5000L), positioning the company to serve low-emission and emission-constrained construction projects alongside its traditional diesel fleet.

Name

NES HIRE

Legal name

NES Hire

Website

https://neshire.co.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NES Hire is a New Zealand North Island specialist equipment rental company that rents diesel generators, pumps, submersible pumps, mobile BESS, and lighting towers to civil construction, mining, tunnelling, and emergency services customers via direct sales-led contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Rental

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53249), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG)

Keywords

• Industrial generator hire
• Diesel pump rental
• Submersible pump hire
• Mobile battery storage rental
• Site dewatering equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Tauranga

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: NES Hire generates revenue through renting industrial generators, pumps, lighting towers, and mobile BESS equipment to construction, mining, civil works, and industrial customers across New Zealand. They offer flexible rental terms including short-term and long-term hire options with North Island-wide delivery included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

NES Hire rents industrial generators, diesel pumps, electric submersible pumps, mobile battery energy storage systems (BESS), lighting towers, and fuel cells to construction, mining, civil, and event customers across the North Island of New Zealand. They offer flexible short-term and long-term rental terms with delivery included and 24/7 emergency response capability. The fleet includes brands such as Flygt, Sulzer, Sykes, Selwood, Truflo, and Meudy, with newer low-emission BESS offerings developed alongside Powershift.

Product overview

NES HIRE is an industrial equipment rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of temporary power and pumping solutions across New Zealand. The core offering consists of four main product categories: Diesel Powered Generators (including the GEN-350kVA model) for industrial power generation; Diesel Powered Pumps (Sykes, Selwood, and Truflo brands) spanning multiple sizes from compact 3-inch to large 10-inch pumps for dewatering, flood control, and fluid transfer; Electric Submersible Pumps (Flygt and Sulzer/Meudy brands) for drainage, dewatering, and sludge handling in construction, mining, and tunnelling applications; and Mobile BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) including the APEX Series, MX & LX Series, and eGEN Series for low-emission power alternatives. Supporting these core categories are Lighting solutions (diesel, hybrid, and tunnel lighting towers), Fuel Cells (500L-5000L storage units), and Additional Equipment including electrical leads, cable sets, hoses, and wheel washers. The portfolio is characterized by multi-brand partnerships (Sykes, Selwood, Truflo, Flygt, Sulzer, Meudy) and expanding into battery and hybrid technology as alternatives to traditional diesel equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diesel Powered Generators Industrial diesel generators providing reliable temporary power for construction sites, events, and emergency applications across New Zealand. Available for hire from NES Hire's North Island branch network.
• Diesel Powered Pumps Industrial diesel pumps for dewatering, flood control, and fluid transfer in construction, mining, and civil engineering applications. Available for hire from Sykes, Selwood, and Truflo brands.
• Electric Submersible Pumps Electric submersible drainage and dewatering pumps from trusted brands like Flygt and Sulzer for handling dirty water, silt, and solids in demanding environments. Available for hire across the North Island.
• Mobile BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Mobile battery energy storage systems providing low-emission temporary power alternatives to diesel generators for construction sites, events, and hybrid power setups. Includes the APEX, MX & LX, and eGEN Series.
• Fuel Cells Fuel cell rental units for temporary fuel storage, available in 500L, 1000L, 2000L, 2500L, 3000L, 4000L, and 5000L capacities with bunding.
• Lighting Towers Self-powered lighting towers including diesel, hybrid, and tunnel lighting options for industrial applications, construction sites, and events.
• Tunnel String Lighting LED tunnel string lighting available in 12.5m or 25m sections with 5-10 LEDs per string, daisy chainable up to 200m for seamless coverage in construction, mining, and underground projects.
• APEX Series Mobile BESS High-capacity mobile BESS with up to 430kWh storage, 400-800A peak loads, liquid-cooled battery system, and multi-source charging (grid, generator, solar, hybrid).
• MX & LX Series Mobile BESS Compact mobile BESS units — MX (30kVA, 75kWh) and LX (60kVA, 125kWh) — with hybrid charging capability and parallel operation for scalability.
• eGEN Series Mobile BESS Portable battery energy storage system replacing traditional generators, P150 (150kVA) and P300 (300kVA) models with up to 300kVA peak output. Core battery technology supplied by Powershift.
• Electrical Leads & Cable Sets Heavy duty electrical leads and industrial cable sets for power distribution at temporary hire sites.
• Layflat & Suction Hoses Layflat and suction hoses for industrial pumping applications in various sizes.
• Wheel Washer DCX-100T drive-through truck wheel washer system with 80-ton capacity, automated pressure plate start, 92 jets, and water recycling.
• 24/7 Emergency Power Response Service 24/7 emergency response service for power generation and pumping needs, with rapid deployment across the North Island via phone 0800 999 582.
• Major Project & Customised Solutions Customised solutions for major projects, including contingency planning and tailored equipment packages for construction, mining, and industrial customers.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PowershiftcoreTechnology or IntegrationNES Hire partners with Powershift, a leader in advanced battery energy storage solutions, to deliver the eGEN Series Mobile BESS products. Powershift provides the core battery technology for NES Hire's mobile energy storage fleet, enabling clean power solutions for construction and industrial sites across New Zealand.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Regional players

• Kennards Hire: Australia/NZ general equipment rental chain with pumps, generators and lighting. Adjacent competitor with similar product categories to NES Hire's core hire range, primarily operating across the Tasman in Australia.
• Waitaki New Zealand (Booster): NZ specialist equipment supplier with pumps and power solutions for civil and industrial customers. Comparable to NES Hire on submersible pumps and generator hire for construction/dewatering, with broader NZ coverage.
• Coates Hire: Australia and NZ equipment rental provider (owned by Seven Group) with pumps, generators and lighting. Most direct trans-Tasman competitor to NES Hire with overlapping product categories and similar customer verticals in civil and mining.

Direct peers

• Trinity Power Rentals: North American temporary power rental specialist offering generators, BESS and load banks. Closely comparable product mix to NES Hire's growing portfolio, particularly the BESS + generator hybrid approach.
• Hirepool: Major New Zealand equipment rental company covering both islands with generators, pumps, lighting and site equipment. The closest direct peer to NES Hire on product mix and target customer, though broader in scope (also tools, access, earthmoving).
• Generator Rental Services: New Zealand specialist generator rental company. Directly comparable to NES Hire's diesel generator core offering for industrial, civil and event customers in NZ.
• Energy Rental Solutions: NZ-based mobile BESS and hybrid power rental specialist. Most direct emerging competitor to NES Hire's new Mobile BESS lines (APEX, MX/LX, eGEN) on clean temporary power for construction sites.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco Power Rental: Atlas Copco's rental arm supplies portable generators, compressors and lighting towers. Directly comparable to NES Hire's generator and lighting tower hire offering for construction and industrial customers across multiple geographies.
• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power and temperature control rental. Directly comparable to NES Hire on industrial generators and BESS rental for construction, mining and event customers, but operates at a much larger scale and broader geography.
• Caterpillar Rental Power: Caterpillar's temporary power rental division supplies diesel and gas generator rentals worldwide. Comparable to NES Hire's diesel generator core product line for industrial and construction customers, with broader global footprint and OEM backing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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