Hirotec recently took part in the annual MS Sydney to the Gong Bike Ride in order to raise funds for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is the most common disease of the central nervous system and affects more than 20,000 Australians.

Close to twenty bike enthusiasts from some of Hirotec’s branch offices, clients and supply partners put their body and cycling skills to the test through some challenging hills through the Wollongong national forest.  Read more... (182 words, estimated 44 secs reading time)

The University of Sydney (USYD) and Hirotec have developed a leading edge computer information system which exchange’s data “live”.

When Hirotec were awarded the University of Sydney’s mechanical and fire services maintenance contract, it was due to more than Hirotec’s on site abilities. Hirotec was the only organization that had demonstrated experience in exchanging data between the client and Hirotec’s system.

This has created more than just a typical mechanical and fire services contract, this has created a partnership that allows Hirotec to be part of USYD campus infrastructure services (CIS) team. Enabling “live” information to all USYD stakeholders.

Hirotec is no stranger to being recognised as a leader in innovation and technology. As an early adopter of PDA technology for usage in service field mobility, Hirotec was asked to be a guest speaker at the upcoming Australian Field Mobility Summit 2010.

Hirotec’s Walter Rafin, will present a Case Study titled “Integrated Services for a Technical World” showcasing how Hirotec implemented a complex, productive field service mobility solution in 2003 and the challenges and the latest in innovation development.

The Summit offers a unique opportunity for cross industry comparison and benchmarking by assembling best practice examples for each area of field service management and workplace mobility from different industry verticals.  Read more... (121 words, estimated 29 secs reading time)

Hirotec recently launched their totally paperless Electronic Reporting & Maintenance System at the annual TEFMA gathering at Crowne Casino in Melbourne.

With Hirotec having such a big footprint in the Tertiary Education market, Hirotec felt it only pertinent that existing clients of Hirotec were able to see the system in action.

Andrew Douglas (Hirotec’s General Manager of Operations) said “…Hirotec is committed to adopting the highest recognised Australian Standard for a “Testing & Maintenance” procedure (e.g. AS1851-2005 Fire), across all services…The Hirotec Electronic Reporting & Maintenance System philosophy underpins this commitment…”  Read more... (111 words, estimated 27 secs reading time)