The Best New Product Award at the Hire Industry Excellence Awards recognises innovation, design and quality in equipment and services within the Hire Industry. Judged by the HRIA Board of Directors, a panel of expert judges as well as voted on by HRIA members visiting HIRE26, the Best New Product is determined by how useful the equipment or service will be for hire companies.

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This award recognises true hire industry excellence and innovation and looks at new offerings for the hire industry with regards to modernising and enhancing technology to grow and drive the hire industry into the future.

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Nominations for Best New Product can be made in one of four categories: General Hire, Access, Events and Service Provider / Software.

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All Exhibitors are encouraged to enter the Best New Product Award with numerous opportunities for additional promotion of entered products in the lead up to and during HIRE26. All nominations for Best New Product must be available to view on the HIRE26 Exhibition floor.

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Best New Product Entry Criteria​.​​

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Best New Product nomination entries must be received by Friday 10 April 2026.