Climate Supplies launches
31 August 2021
Officially being launched tomorrow on 1 September, Climate Supplies Ltd is a new business supplying equipment to the cooling, heating and air handling market.
It has been formed by…
News for Tool Hire, Equipment Hire & Plant Hire and Rental Professionals
Previous Posts - August 2021
Strong machine sales
27 August 2021
Retail sales of construction and earthmoving equipment remained strong in July and were 31% above the levels seen in the same month last year when sales were recovering from the impact of the…
Materials scarce, says CLC
27 August 2021
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has given its latest update on product availability, highlighting the ongoing challenges that contractors face sourcing building materials.
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Hire industry loses a true champion
26 August 2021
I was very sorry indeed to hear the news that David Wilson, a joint founder of Charles Wilson Engineers, had passed away. I did not know David myself, but someone who did is Robert Aplin, form…
Work hard, lose money
25 August 2021
Following on from Monday’s blog post about driver recruitment difficulties, a hirer told me about a rather sobering conversation he had with a contractor highlighting another ongoing cha…
Euro Towers’ Rosie outlook
24 August 2021
Amongst several recent developments, Euro Towers has installed a robotic welder at its main factory in Northampton.
Nicknamed Rosie, the machine will boost production and help meet…
Driven to distraction
23 August 2021
The exponential rise in home deliveries and the rapid re-opening of many sectors of industry after the lifting of lockdown restrictions have led to a well-publicised shortage of drivers. …
Sphere of versatility
20 August 2021
Maintenance work at essential service installations like petrochemical plants and refineries has continued apace throughout the pandemic creating strong demand for specialist hire equipment.&n…
Gain from training
19 August 2021
When you operate in a niche area of plant hire, it can be a challenge finding recognised qualifications and training for personnel.
That was the experience of Hoist Hire Services L…
New Scottish Speedy depots
18 August 2021
Speedy has opened two new regional service centres in Scotland, located on key arterial routes into Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
The purpose-built 22,000 sq ft Edinburgh centre, located on a…
Bradfords builds on success
17 August 2021
Having been busy last summer, it’s proving to be the same this year for Yeovil-based Bradfords Tool Hire. In fact, trading is at record levels for both the operation and its parent merch…
Any good at poker?
16 August 2021
What will the level of demand for hire equipment be 12 months from now?
It’s difficult to make forecasts at the best of times but as one hirer told me recently, it&rsqu…
Digbits digs in
13 August 2021
The combination of rising demand and disruptions in deliveries from overseas suppliers has made many businesses look at the long-term resilience of their supply chains.
This can also mea…
In the Hunt for success
12 August 2021
A belief that demand would bounce back resiliently after the first lockdown has paid dividends for generator hire specialist John F. Hunt Power.
“Looking back to March 2020 w…
Grab a pizza
11 August 2021
Here’s more evidence to suggest that hirers can expect increased business from home owners improving their houses and gardens throughout the summer and beyond.
Earlier on the…
Ticking more boxes
10 August 2021
A regular theme on the blog is the essential requirement for hirers and suppliers to work together during the pandemic and its implications.
Another common topic is the challenge p…
Luscombe keeps growing
9 August 2021
Like so many other hirers at the moment, Luscombe Plant & Tool Hire is adding new machinery to its fleet when it becomes available to meet strong customer demand.
“We&rsq…
Events industry boost
9 August 2021
The Government has announced some welcome assistance for the events industry, which will obviously help hirers serving this market.
As the economy reopens with the lifting of Covid…
Q&A: Paul Hay
6 August 2021
Paul Hay is managing director of Trime (UK) which supplies lighting towers, dust suppression equipment and wash down bays.
How is business at the moment? Are any markets particular…
A decline that’s positive
5 August 2021
While many hirers and suppliers tell me they are still experiencing intense demand for equipment, a good number have reported a slight decrease in the last fortnight or so. Perhaps more people…
Think pink with TA
4 August 2021
Some hirers are known for their particular corporate livery. The recently established Stockton-based business, TA Plant & Tool Hire, has decided that its standout colour will be pink. …
Ask: “Are you OK really?”
3 August 2021
Raising mental health awareness is one of the biggest workplace challenges. However, Darren Barden is using his dramatic and, quite honestly, shocking story to inspire others in tool hire and…
HAE response wins Gold
2 August 2021
Since starting the blog in the wake of Covid-19 just over a year ago, a number of hirers have said how much they appreciated the HAE’s efforts in presenting the industry’s case to…