Hares moving quickly
28 February 2023
Hares Hire Services has added two new delivery vehicles to its fleet. Originally planned as replacements, the Rainham-based company is retaining the older ones as business is very brisk and be…
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Bird flu and hire
27 February 2023
As with many unexpected events and potentially serious developments, the ongoing bird flu outbreak could increase demand for hired equipment to limit its spread.
Indeed, it was almost th…
Short tails from Takeuchi
24 February 2023
A new addition to the Takeuchi line-up of short tail excavators is the TB335R which weighs in at 3.8 tonnes.
One of the new 3-Series models, it has a Stage V 18.2kW engine and the…
HSC’s cool performers
23 February 2023
In readiness for the hotter summer months, the Hire Supply Company (HSC) is introducing a range of versatile Trotec cooling machines.
The line-up comprises four models of different…
Construction looks positive
22 February 2023
There's more positive news about the outlook for the construction industry and the companies serving it in the latest update from the Construction Leadership Council's (CLC) Product Availabili…
Long life from Obart
21 February 2023
Obart Pumps’ achievements in measuring and reducing its carbon footprint have been reported several times on the blog.
At the recent Executive Hire Show, the company showed a…
Hirers need more help, HAE tells Treasury
20 February 2023
Hire Association Europe and the Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) has urged the Treasury to recognise challenges facing the industry and is focusing on the issue of capital allowances as busine…
Genny Hire’s offshore success with Shindaiwa
20 February 2023
Genny Hire has added more PowerCenter 15 generators from Shindaiwa Ltd to its fleet to meet growing demand.
The specialist hirer which is based in Aberdeenshire placed an order for…
Award success for Point of Rental
20 February 2023
Point of Rental Software is celebrating the remarkable achievement of winning the Innovative Product Award for Computer Software from the RER (Rental Equipment Register) US media business for…
Q&A: Thomas and David Smith
17 February 2023
Thomas (pictured left) and David Smith are managing directors of the award-winning independent Smiths Equipment Hire. Based in Blackpool, the company currently has 16 depots across the north o…
CPA issues plea to Treasury
17 February 2023
Ahead of the Spring Budget taking place next month, the CPA has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to urge the Treasury to work with the construction plant-hire sector to address concerns and f…
Pop Up’s Paul Gallacher steps down
16 February 2023
Pop Up Products Sales Director Paul Gallacher has decided to step back from the day to day running of the business but will remain on a part-time basis as a consultant.
"I have dec…
One Stop checks in with easyHire
16 February 2023
One Stop Hire has partnered with the online platform easyHire Technologies (formerly Rentuu and trading as easyHire), having purchased the exclusive branding rights to easyToolhire North West…
Himoinsa’s record results
15 February 2023
Himoinsa has reported record 2022 results with a turnover of 350 million euros (£308 million) and says that it has plans for considerable growth this year.
The Spanish-based power…
Win with Seddons
15 February 2023
Seddons Plant & Engineers is giving customers the chance to win a CM42 electric masonry saw from Norton Clipper, one of the many popular hire supplier brands it represents.
Purchase…
Speedy's charity Zone
15 February 2023
Demonstrating its commitment to supporting its local community, Speedy has become a Founder Patron of Warrington Youth Zone (WYZ) which is based close to the hirer’s head office in Newto…
Keep Track with Hilti
14 February 2023
At last week’s Executive Hire Show, Hilti promoted how its digital ON!Track system can be used to monitor the location and status of items in a hire fleet from any manufacturer, not just…
Groundhogs catch the ‘i’
13 February 2023
Genquip Groundhog continues to develop its low-emission welfare cabin line-up with the introduction of its iRrange models with lithium-ion batteries.
This builds on the success of the co…
Site Equip grows with new acquisition
13 February 2023
Site Equip, which specialises in hiring portable sanitation and related equipment to the construction and event markets, has acquired WC Hire Ltd which has two depots covering Kent, Surrey and…
Doosan Bobcat helps earthquake-stricken Turkey
10 February 2023
Doosan Bobcat says it will provide equipment worth around $1 million for relief and recovery activities in the earthquake-stricken areas of Turkey.
More than 21,000 people are now known…
Shindaiwa powers ahead with £1m-plus in orders
8 February 2023
Shindaiwa announced significant orders from hirers at the Executive Hire Show today, including business from Speedy and the power generation specialist Genny Hire.
Speedy placed an…
Speedy finds £20.4m inventory shortfall
8 February 2023
Following a count of the equipment in its hire fleet in preparation for the upcoming 2023 audit, Speedy has found a shortfall of approximately £20.4 million in its inventory of non-itemi…
CPA to discuss industry challenges
8 February 2023
Given the global economic and social turbulence in the wake of Covid-19, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and steep energy price rises, it’s appropriate that the CPA’s 2023 Confe…
MCS in three words
7 February 2023
MCS has incorporated the what3words location system into its hire management software, which uses words instead of numbers or letters to find exact locations. This is designed to make informat…
Looking optimistic
6 February 2023
First, a quick fact from the world of classics to set the scene.
Janus was the Roman god of beginnings, transitions and endings, and it is how the month of January got its name. He…
Youthful Speedy
6 February 2023
Speedy has been accredited as a Youth Verified Business by the Youth Group company which provides employment advice, opportunities and support to young people.
The hirer says this aligns…
New MEWP safety guidance
3 February 2023
An updated safety publication is now freely available which provides guidance on reducing risks of trapping and crushing hazards when using mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs).
…
Total Safety meets offshore demand
3 February 2023
Total Safety Services, a specialist hirer and supplier of safety equipment, reports steady demand for its custom-built H2S breathing air cascade systems.
The apparatus protects ope…
The right temperature
2 February 2023
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has refreshed its guidance on protecting workers during low temperatures and hot conditions, including suggestions for those working outdoors.
Boom time for Snorkel
1 February 2023
Snorkel UK is reporting an increase in demand from hirers for its TL37J trailer-mounted boom lift since the relaxation of towing regulations just over a year ago.
From December 202…
New DG for AMPS
1 February 2023
AMPS, the Association of Manufacturers and suppliers of Power generating Systems, has appointed David Oates as its Director General.
He has previously held senior management positions wi…