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

One Thing: Diane Banister

One Thing: Diane Banister

26 July 2024

Diane Banister is Managing Director of the Intelligent Dialogue training and development consultancy, whose clients include hire businesses and organisations in other fast-paced operational an…

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Belle bowser

Belle bowser

25 July 2024

In response to customer demand, Altrad Belle is introducing a compact bowser pressure washer to its line-up of equipment designed for the hire industry.

The MBX 12/180 mini bowser has a…

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Vp update

Vp update

25 July 2024

At Vp’s annual general meeting this morning, Chairman Jeremy Pilkington gave an update on the hire group’s activities saying that it continues to perform well despite challenges in…

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Snorkel’s success is Made in Britain

Snorkel’s success is Made in Britain

24 July 2024

Powered access manufacturer Snorkel, which has a factory at Washington in Tyne & Wear, a region with a rich manufacturing heritage, has achieved Made in Britain status for its products, un…

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Britcab builds success

Britcab builds success

24 July 2024

During the Covid-19 pandemic, demand boomed for site accommodation and welfare units. Contractors were able to continue working outside as they could comply with the 2m distancing rule (rememb…

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Digger safety on show

Digger safety on show

24 July 2024

The risk of striking buried cables and services when digging with excavators and other equipment is an ongoing concern for contractors.

Professionals north of the border will be able to…

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Guard against hackers

Guard against hackers

22 July 2024

A remedy for the IT glitch that caused havoc to organisations throughout the world last Friday seems to have been found, although returning to full normality could take some time as so many in…

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Up for the Challenge

Up for the Challenge

22 July 2024

The Women in Plant (WiP) working group from the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) will attend the Scottish Plant Operator Challenge taking place at Errol Airfield, Perthshire, on 27 Jul…

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