About Us

Our Story

From the very beginning a clear mission existed to supply the Australian safe access market an affordable safe local choice in providing wet and dry hire Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP) units.

To ensure modern safety standards would be met or exceeded – Summit developed affiliations with local agencies for global suppliers of Palfinger (Germany), Bronto (Finland) and Ruthmann (Germany).

Today, our internal team of trained specialists continue to seek new trends, technologies, and innovations to deliver on our customers’ projects across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, TAS, and WA to the highest standard.

Our constant adherence to the mantra – ‘If you’re going to do something, do it right the first’ has seen Summit footprint grow to expand our presence across all Australian states and territories. Summit is working hard to become a trusted authority in the safe access industry. Delivering our commitments to our customers is importance for us.

‘Our say do’ reputation, specifically related to safety, reliability, honesty, and punctuality, is critical to our business and to us as individuals.

Why Choose Summit

Modern
Fleet
Fastest
Growing
National
Presence
Customer
Focused
Prioritising 
Safety
ISO
accredited

Dedicated team

Our key people have a combined 50 years experience in the cherry picker rental industry – working with and operating truck mounted elevated work platforms. Our business culture is formed around our value of ‘I will not get hurt today’. We believe no cherry picker hire job is a success unless ‘zero harm’ has been achieved.

Safe, efficient & versatile

We understand our clients needs, and with the assistance of world leading manufacturer Bronto Skylift, we are proud to introduce the ‘next generation’ in bucket truck rental. These units not only provide a safe working at height solution, but also provide users with additional functionality to allow for greater efficiency when working at heights. The outcome – the safest, most efficient, versatile and cost-effective cherry picker hire solution

General Manager

Lockie McDonald commenced his career in the EWP hire industry 2016.
Since then, he has held various Sales and Management positions, joining Summit Tower Hire (STH) in 2023. He brings to the Summit team a wealth of experience in Business Development, Project Management and Staff Management.
He has a strong passion for this industry, which has assisted over the years in the development of strong and lasting business relationships in industries such as Power, Mining, Construction and Telecommunications.
He has a proven ability to grow business revenues whilst ensuring that safety is paramount at all times.
Lockie looks forward to being an integral member and part of the strong team that Summit offers to its markets and contributing to its continued growth.

Lockie McDonald

National QHSE Manager

Denis commenced his career in the EWP industry in 2009 working for Boom Sherrin as an Operations Supervisor before turning to the telecommunications industry
where he spent 10 years carrying out infrastructure upgrades across the country.
He is highly experienced across the Mobile EWP, Crane Hire, and Telecommunications rigging industries having hands on experience in both the blue collar, and white-collar environments.
Denis joined Summit in 2022 having left Sarens Heavy Lift where he most recently served as the SHE-Q Manager for Sarens Australian operations.
As a professional QHSE Manager, Denis adds significant value and industry knowledge to our leadership team and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
Denis holds a master’s degree in occupational health, Safety, and Environmental Management.

Denis Marsh

National Operations Manager

Alan commenced his career in the EWP hire industry in 2018 working for Boom Logistics as a Business Development Management.
Joining Summit Tower Hire in 2023, Alan brings to the Summit team a wealth of experience in Business Development and Project Management.
Alan has a strong background in the mobile crane, telecommunications, wind farm and other heavy industrial sectors.
With Alan’s background in a diverse arena and a strong passion for the industry he is a valued and integral member of the Summit team.

Alan Schlipalius

Fleet Coordinator

With a solid foundation in civil construction and a recent transition into the Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) sector, Mike brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the Summit Tower Hire team. Over the years, he has honed his skills in safety protocols, operations, and service coordination, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards. His deep understanding of the complexities of civil construction makes Mike an invaluable asset to our clients and partners. Mike is passionate about delivering efficient, safe, and sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Mike Aitken

Our Sponsorships

As a company deeply committed to supporting our community, we are proud to sponsor local football teams. This partnership allows us to invest in the future of young athletes by providing essential financial support for equipment, uniforms, and other resources that enhance their experience and performance.

We currently support the West Adelaide Football Club and Kilcunda Bass Football & Netball Club

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