Hare & Forbes Launches New Store in Adelaide, South Australia

Presented by: Hare & Forbes Machinery House

Hare & Forbes Machinery House has expanded its footprint, opening a new store in Adelaide, South Australia in June. This exciting development marks a significant milestone for the Family-Owned Australian business as it seeks to better serve its customer base in the region.

The new store, boasting over 4,300 sqm, will offer a wide range of machinery and equipment catering to various industries including metalworking, woodworking, automotive, and fabrication. This is the fifth Hare & Forbes Machinery House store, with existing branches in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. 

“We’re really pleased to finally be trading in Adelaide” says Rick Foster, General Manager. “This project has been in the plans for almost five years, it’s really exciting for us to invest in a brick-and-mortar store in a new location”.  

The new store’s launch underscores Hare & Forbes’ dedication to innovation and growth, as well as its ongoing commitment to providing industry-leading solutions to its customers, as it has done for over 90 years. Through its extensive product offerings, knowledgeable staff, and dedication to customer service, Hare & Forbes aims to become the go-to destination for engineering machinery and accessories.

Store Manager, Jim Burton, brings a wealth of experience and will look after the almost-dozen full time staff, which includes a CNC specialist and aftersales support, “after running my own Machinery business for over two decades, its was an easy decision and great opportunity to join the team. The interest we’ve had already from the public and my old customers has been incredible” says Jim. 

As Hare & Forbes continues to expand its reach across Australia, the opening of the new store in Adelaide signals a bright future for the company and its commitment to serving the needs of the engineering and manufacturing communities nationwide.

Other Information: 

• Street Address: Unit 11/20 Cheltenham Parade, Woodville, SA, 5011, (Entry via Alexander Avenue) – (08) 9373 9969
• Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm and Sat – 8:30am – 12:30pm
• Hare & Forbes ranges over 5,000 products, specialising in Engineering, Metal and Wood Machinery.
• Across the five stores in Australia, Hare & Forbes employs 220 staff.  
• Website: www.machineryhouse.com.au