Manufacturing Magazine June 2015 | Page 85

AUSTRALIA the norm . Online startups , therefore , have to compensate for this . PlantMiner , however , has found a solution for this . “ Something we ’ re now doing is meeting everyone initially and getting out there on the ground ,” said Trusler . “ It ’ s pretty seamless from there , as [ clients ] seem to know the product and what it ’ s all about .”
New projects on the horizon With expansion still on the mind of Michael Trusler , the United States is next in his line of sight .

Company Information

INDUSTRY
Mining
HEADQUARTERS
Hendra , QLD , Australia
FOUNDED
2012
“ We ’ re doing some investigation into the U . S . at the moment and working on an entrance strategy ,” added Trusler .
For now , PlantMiner will continue to reinvest into its team , its staff and its culture .
“ The major investment is into our team and our team culture and ensuring that the product that we have is successful and all of our clients are adequately serviced ,” said Trusler .
PlantMiner is currently shy of being two years into their five year plan and the company has already exceeded their initial expectations .
“ We have a couple of exciting things on the horizon ,” concluded Trusler .
EMPLOYEES
70
REVENUE
$ 50 M
PRODUCTS / SERVICES
PlantMiner has over 10,000 searchers from the largest mining , construction and civil companies in Australia searching for and hiring equipment on a regular basis . In addition to this , PlantMiner has signed up 300 + government and council organisations nationwide who have plant and equipment hire needs on a daily basis .
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