Construction remains busy and unpredictable
30 November 2021
The Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group reports an improving situation that is more positive than seen in recent months, with improved availability of mo…
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Strong Vp performance
30 November 2021
Vp reports a strong performance in its interim results announced today for the six months ended 30 September 2021 and anticipates further growth through the second half of the year and beyond.…
Pickerings’ extended reach
30 November 2021
Pickerings, the specialist supplier of portable and modular buildings, has boosted its delivery fleet with the addition of six new Volvo lorries.
Each vehicle has been fitted with…
No need for panic
29 November 2021
The blog was started to report on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the tool and equipment hire industry. Since then many new words and phrases have entered into common usage, such as fur…
Paws for thought
26 November 2021
One of the most striking products that I’ve seen in a long time is a dog-like robot called Spot. Made by the American firm Boston Dynamics.
It was demonstrated by Leica Geosystems…
Petrol power
26 November 2021
The forthcoming Vanguard 400 EFI/ETC single-cylinder petrol engine from Briggs & Stratton incorporates a number of environmentally friendly characteristics.
Scheduled for launc…
‘New normal’ sales skills
25 November 2021
Given the pace at which business is being done following the bounce-back, many personnel are facing new challenges and are under increasing pressure to meet customer demands. Perhaps this is t…
Speedy’s veteran support
25 November 2021
Speedy has committed to creating equal opportunities for ex-servicemen and women and their families after signing the Armed Forces Covenant, a promise by the nation ensuring that those who ser…
Smiths pushes ahead
24 November 2021
Smiths Equipment Hire has just added twenty Snorkel S3010P push-around scissor lifts to its fleet.
Designed as an alternative to step ladders and scaffold towers, the machine reaches a m…
The business of theft
23 November 2021
I’ve never thought of plant thieves as being entrepreneurs but that’s the unconventional way in which they were described at a conference discussing the subject.
Dr Kate Tudo…
AKFS drives forward
23 November 2021
Vehicle conversion specialist AKFS reports that sales of its low-floor Plant & Go and Load & Go models are motoring.
Phil Simcox, group sales manager, describes it as &ldqu…
GAP’s pictures of safety
22 November 2021
As part of its ongoing commitment to workplace health and safety, GAP Group is issuing all its employees with a booklet entitled Think Safe Golden Rules which discusses the subject and gives a…
GreenMech’s evolution
22 November 2021
British woodchipper manufacturer GreenMech report quick success with its EVO 250D model, a high-performance model that replaces the Arborist 200D.
The machine can accept branches of up t…
Doosan compressor range
19 November 2021
Doosan Portable Power has launched a new range of small portable compressors for the European market, comprising four models with free air deliveries from 2.5 to 5.0 cu m/min.
The…
Speedy progress
18 November 2021
Speedy’s results for the six months to 30 September 2021 show that the business has maintained its strong performance and the company says it is well positioned for further growth. …
Vp buys M&S Hire
18 November 2021
Vp has acquired the specialist access equipment business M&S Hire Ltd for a cash consideration of £2.8m.
M&S was founded in 1984 and supplies access systems and working at…
Ready to recruit?
17 November 2021
There have been frequent reports in recent months of record job vacancies and staff shortages throughout industry, along with challenges as previously furloughed people return to work.
Takeuchi milestones
17 November 2021
Takeuchi UK has celebrated 25 years since establishing its operation serving the UK and Ireland.
The business assembled its entire dealer network for a day of activities at centre…
MCS saves time
16 November 2021
Given the relentless pace at which hirers and construction professionals have been working recently, anything that can save the time and improve efficiency is welcome.
MCS says tha…
Listen to Makita
16 November 2021
Just in time for Christmas, Makita has launched two new digital radios.
The DMR301 model is dust and shower proof, being IP64 rated, and can be wirelessly linked to mobile devices…
Bobcat’s extra hands
15 November 2021
Bobcat has launched a remote control system for its compact loaders. Called MaxControl, it is compatible with the manufacturer’s machines incorporating its selectable joystick controls (…
Instant access
12 November 2021
Instant Tool & Plant Hire of Newcastle-under-Lyme has added two Snorkel trailer mounted boom lifts to its hire fleet.
The TL37J and TL49J towable machines are both bi-energy powered…
Bigger Demon
11 November 2021
Demon International is introducing the Tornado Maxi-Bowser as a larger machine to complement the manufacturer's existing Mini-Bowser unit.
Directors Martyn and David Walke tell me that t…
Nationwide tests slew control
10 November 2021
Nationwide Platforms has been involved in the development of a height and slew control for mobile elevated work platforms over the past 12 months.
Nationwide’s in-house Blue…
HSC’s big book
9 November 2021
Here’s a reminder that time is certainly flying by: The Hire Supply Company has just published its 2022 trade catalogue.
It’s a bumper tome coinciding with HSC’s…
Resilient construction data
8 November 2021
Construction industry survey data for October suggests that activity has remained resilient despite supply chain difficulties and inflationary pressures.
The Purchasing Managers&rs…
Q&A: Keith Hallam
5 November 2021
Keith Hallam is Trading Director – Tool Hire with Bradfords Building Supplies, the long-established Yeovil-based merchant and tool hire group. It currently has a hire presence in 28 of i…
Enthusiastic Alliance
5 November 2021
The easing of lockdown restrictions has led to more face-to-face meetings being able to take place and people have relished being able to socialise more freely.
One recent example…
LGH levels up
5 November 2021
Modular building is one of the modern methods of construction that is often mentioned as a way of designing and erecting buildings faster, cost-effectively and in an environmentally friendly w…
Speedy extends B&Q partnership
4 November 2021
Speedy and B&Q have formally extended their partnership in which the hirer has in-store outlets within the DIY chain’s locations.
The roll-out follows a successful trial…
Frank Key additions
3 November 2021
Reflecting ongoing demand for its services, Frank Key Tool Hire has taken delivery of three Altrad Belle 1-tonne hi-tip dumpers for its hire fleet.
Hire general manager Craig Wheld…
Driving demand
2 November 2021
Easy Petrol Post Driver reports that demand has remained very strong for the Australian-manufactured machines that it distributes throughout Europe.
Laurie Anthony, a director of t…
Service that’s Essential
1 November 2021
I remember about 20 years ago when hire management software was seen as something of a novelty, with most companies using paper-based systems. Today, of course, you can’t imagine any bus…