
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
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
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
The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has given its latest update on product availability, highlighting the ongoing challenges that contractors face sourcing building materials.
<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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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. 
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
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