News for Tool Hire, Equipment Hire & Plant Hire and Rental Professionals

Advice on tackling workplace dust

Advice on tackling workplace dust

1 May 2024

The issue of workplace dust and the equipment to tackle it was one of several topics discussed at the recent Action on Site Health Scotland 2024 event held in Dunblane and sponsored by RVT Gro…

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CPA combats plant theft

CPA combats plant theft

1 May 2024

Funding by the CPA and other organisations is having a direct impact on the successful recovery of stolen plant equipment, according to Police Superintendent Andy Huddleston who heads up the N…

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Efficiency from Croppers

Efficiency from Croppers

1 May 2024

Gleaming in their pale blue livery on the National Pile Croppers stand at ScotPlant in Edinburgh last week, the impressive appearance of the attachments showed how well the specialist company…

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HSS results

HSS results

1 May 2024

HSS Hire Group’s full-year results announced today for the period to 30 December 2023 show adjusted profit before tax down by 43% to £11.9m (2022: £21.0m). This, however, is…

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Impressive United line-up

Impressive United line-up

30 April 2024

United Rentals Europe kicked off a series of UK depot events with an open day at its impressive facility in Warrington recently. More will be held at the operation’s other locations duri…

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High-capacity trailer gives versatility

High-capacity trailer gives versatility

30 April 2024

Brian James Trailers promoted the capabilities of the higher-capacity version of its its Digger Plant trailer at ScotPlant in Edinburgh last week.

The trailer has a 2.8m long bed and a…

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More Shindaiwas for Martin Plant Hire

More Shindaiwas for Martin Plant Hire

29 April 2024

Martin Plant Hire placed an order for ten more Eco300 welder generators from Shindaiwa on the supplier’s stand at the ScotPlant exhibition in Edinburgh last week.

Billy Anderson,…

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Chippindale celebrates Diamond milestone

Chippindale celebrates Diamond milestone

26 April 2024

Chippindale Hire & Sales celebrates its 75th anniversary today.  Founded in 1949 by Wilfred Chippindale with £100 of his savings, the company has grown from its orginal base at…

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