HINO Expands into Shepparton

News

3 Mar

Hino Australia has expanded its regional footprint, opening of a state-of-the-art dealership in Shepparton in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley.

“The award-winning Jacob Group, which has operated Jacob Hino in Wodonga for 25 years, was the logical choice when we were looking to expand into Shepparton,” said Richard Emery, President and CEO of Hino Australia.

“Shepparton is the heart of Victoria’s fruit and dairy industries, and we see strong growth opportunities here, particularly for our 700 Series heavy-duty trucks, and we are really excited to have a permanent presence,” he continued.

“This is a greenfield project built from the ground up. It’s not just about trucks – it’s about investing in Shepparton, creating local jobs, and supporting the industries that keep Victoria moving,” he concluded.

For Neville Jacob, Dealer Principal of Jacob Hino (pictured above with wife, Susan), the new dealership represents an opportunity for the family-run business to better service the local community, while also creating at least 25 new jobs.

An investment of over $8 million has resulted in a 17,000-square-metre greenfield facility featuring a modern showroom, five truck work bays, dedicated Hino technicians and a purpose-built parts storage facility.

“The new dealership will host nine separate businesses with Hino as the flagship brand, occupying nearly 50% of the site,” said Mr Jacob.

Other onsite businesses include two motorcycle dealerships and a Hertz branch.

“The Hertz business will allow us to provide our fruit-picking customers with purpose-built 12 pallet rental vehicles that can be used while their vehicle is being serviced,” said Mr Jacob.

Additional features include an electric vehicle charging station, Hino handover bay, and an additional onsite area dedicated to individual customer handovers while sustainability measures include solar power and energy-efficient lighting.

Mr Jacob expects the new dealership to cater to a wide range of customers.

“The heavy-duty Hino 700 Series will support both interstate and intrastate haulage operators, particularly those in the fruit, dairy and agricultural sectors.

“For tradies and small business operators, the 300 Series will provide practical and reliable solutions,” he concluded.

Mr Jacob added that the new development continues the strong tradition of a family business established in 1931.

Hino Australia’s dealership network comprises of over 60 sales and service centres nationwide.