Want to learn more about Coates' award-winning #Quadshore, our new lightweight, high-strength, modular propping system? Book a Lunch & Learn session with a Coates engineer today: https://www.coates.com.au/lunch-and-learn
See it. Be it.
Coates is thrilled to launch our new ‘See It. Be It.’ initiative on International Women’s Day! Our mission? To inspire more women to consider a career in construction and heavy industry 💪🔨 Go behind the scenes with some of our incredible female employees as they shine bright at a photo shoot to help launch the initiative. ⭐️📷 #SeeItBeIt #InspireInclusivity
How to use a dust extractor
Drilling, cutting and sanding with power tools? Hire a wet-and-dry dust extractor to keep your worksite free of harmful construction dust - here’s a quick rundown on how to use it.
Thinking of hiring a floor grinder to polish a concrete slab, smooth rough finishes or remove glue and grout residue from a concrete floor? Here’s a quick rundown on how to use one.
Training as one
What does it take to shift the needle on gender equality? We believe heavy industry can learn a lot from the progress in sport – becoming more diverse and more inclusive by being collectively committed to change. That’s why we’re proud to partner with AFLW, and come together with BHP and John Holland, to celebrate our shared values as we strive towards greater equality.
How to use a jackhammer trolley
Need to remove floor tiles? Make light work of it by hiring a jackhammer trolley from Coates. Check out this short video on how to use this back-saving tool.
Need to hire a mini excavator for digging, demolition or landscaping work, at home or on site? Here’s a quick rundown on how to safely use a mini excavator from Coates.
How Emily van Egmond is paving the way for the next generation
Every young footballer dreams of representing their country. Australian midfielder and Coates ambassador, Emily van Egmond, teams up with players from the Newcastle Jets girls’ academy and discusses how she’s paving the way for the next generation of superstars.
What’s Emily van Egmond’s signature move and what does she eat four hours before a game? Australia’s #10 and Coates ambassador answers 10 quick-fire questions.
Emily van Egmond's journey to the world stage
As the country gears up for the world’s largest women's sporting event, Australian midfielder and Coates ambassador, Emily Van Egmond, shares her journey from the Newcastle Jets to the world stage.
Sport brings people and communities together, as witnessed during Supercars' annual Indigenous Round in Darwin. See students from the Clontarf Foundation go into the pits with Coates ambassador Nick Percat for a hands-on insight into the world of motorsport.
Egg-cited about the Easter holidays? So are we 🐰
Our Social Media team will be taking a break over the long weekend. We'll be back on Tuesday 11th April.
Our branch teams will be taking a well-deserved break, too.
All branches will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Branch opening hours may vary across the weekend, so be sure to phone ahead.
Happy Easter from everyone at Coates!
To enter the Coates State of Hire competition, just spend $250 on equipment hire. The more you hire, the more chances to win. Good luck!
https://coatesstateofhire.com.au/
Happy International Women's Day! In the workplace and on the sporting field, Coates is proud to be striving, together with our people and our partners, for a fair and equal world.
And as women's sport goes from strength to strength in Australia, Coates has teamed up with the AFLW & A-League Women's squads, the Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory, to provide opportunities for elite and emerging athletes to thrive on and off the field.
Let's all play our part to help drive positive change. #IWD2023
From hot laps in the course car to pole position on the Coates VIP deck, our lucky competition winner Dave was given the full VIP treatment at the Supercars season finale in Adelaide!
Check out the highlights from Dave's money-can't-buy experience.
Coates Equipped for Leadership program
Branch managers play a vital role in ensuring that our customers have a positive experience with Coates. Over 10 months, 30 branch managers embarked on a journey of self-discovery and connection via our new Equipped for Leadership program.
Through a series of workshops and group problem-solving activities, the pilot program aimed to unlock individual potential and develop new and existing leadership skills to drive a culture of safety, performance and accountability.
Watch our first group reflect on their experiences during a two-day workshop in Tasmania and stay tuned as more Coates leaders complete this exciting program!
Heading off on holidays? We are too!
Our Social Media team will be taking a break until January 9. We’ll respond to your query then.
In the meantime, call 13 15 52 to get connected to a branch. Please note, branch opening hours may vary during the festive season.
For all of us at Coates, we wish you a happy, relaxing and safe festive break.