HSC newcomers
29 February 2024
The Hire Supply Company (HSC) has introduced a host of new products for the year ahead, some of which were displayed on the supplier’s stand at the recent Executive Hire Show for custome…
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Previous Posts - February 2024
Hudson Lifting reaches Portsmouth
29 February 2024
Specialist hirer Hudson Lifting has opened a new depot in Portsmouth on an industrial estate close to the M27 motorway, expanding its service to the south coast.
The new facility w…
Trelawny and Duro celebrate
28 February 2024
Surface preparation equipment specialist Trelawny SPT was in celebratory mood at the recent Executive Hire Show, being an opportunity to mark its ten-year distribution partnership with DURO Yo…
Sunbelt floorshow
28 February 2024
Sunbelt Rentals will promote equipment from its recently established Flooring Solutions business next month at the UK Concrete Show, with a presence on the surface preparation product speciali…
CPA’s Budget wish-list
27 February 2024
Ahead of the Spring Budget due to be announced on 6 March, the CPA has written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urging the Treasury to work with the construction plant-hire sector in addressing the a…
Gold and Silver Speedy
27 February 2024
Speedy Hire’s commitment to training and personnel development has been recognised by accreditations from top industry bodies.
The company has been awarded Silver membership via Th…
Stay calm and keep hiring
26 February 2024
How’s business? Where’s the stock market heading? And what’s the longer-term outlook?
For guidance, it’s probably best not to consult an economist: as the o…
CESAR success
23 February 2024
Data presented at a meeting of stakeholders organised by the (CEA) Construction Equipment Association to discuss developments relating to its CESAR security scheme showed a significant increas…
Lord Bamford marks Diamond day
23 February 2024
JCB Chairman Anthony Bamford celebrates an unprecedented milestone with the family firm this weekend, after 60 years’ service.
Having completed an engineering apprenticeship with M…
CPA plans busy year
22 February 2024
The CPA is looking ahead to a busy 2024 for its members and the wider industry.
The first event on the horizon is the association’s Stars of the Future Awards which recognise…
Supply chain issues?
21 February 2024
The first report of the year from the Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Material Supply Chain Group (formerly Product Availability Group) shows 2024 starting in the same way that 2…
Smiths plans for growth
21 February 2024
As part of their plans for expansion, Smiths Equipment Hire recently announced that Marketing Director David Turner has assumed the additional role of Sales Director.
Joint Managin…
MCS helps business grow
21 February 2024
Software supplier MCS reported much interest from visitors to its stand at the recent Executive Hire Show, including a significant number of enquiries from smaller hire businesses.
TPA on track
21 February 2024
For the specialist and demanding railway maintenance sector, TPA has introduced a road rail access point (RRAP) that can be installed and removed quickly, saving time for contractors.
As…
Seddons shines with NightSearcher
20 February 2024
Seddon Plant & Engineers is steadily expanding its already considerable equipment portfolio, with many of the latest brand additions focusing on environmentally friendly products.
Genquip’s rising star
19 February 2024
Genquip has launched the Solaraise system that enables roof-mounted solar panels on its Groundhog iRange welfare cabins to be angled for peak performance.
Managing Director Peter B…
Hyundai minis
16 February 2024
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment has added eight mini excavators with operating weights of 1.7 to 5.5-tonnes to its A-Series machines.
The new models have Stage V diesel engines,…
Sunbelt’s Andy Wright to step down
14 February 2024
Andy Wright, CEO of Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, is to step down at the of April. He will be replaced by Phil Parker, currently Chief Operating Officer.
Andy Wright was appoin…
Point of Rental goes 360
14 February 2024
On the opening day of the Executive Hire Show in Coventry today where the company was exhibiting, Point of Rental Software announced that it has acquired Record360, the developer of leading hi…
Euro Towers spreads the love
14 February 2024
Euro Towers maintained its long-established tradition of having chocolate-themed treats for visitors to its stand at the Executive Hire Show, which opened for business today.
As it…
Speedy achieves A-grade
14 February 2024
Speedy Hire has achieved a Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) accreditation A-rating, having risen from B status within a year. This reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable…
On the Sunbelt Express
13 February 2024
For efficient on-site tool management and security, Sunbelt Rentals has introduced the Sunbelt Rentals Express.
This is a customisable secure store that provides round-the-clock or…
EV trailer from Brian James
12 February 2024
Brian James Trailers has launched a new range of lightweight enclosed car transporters specifically to accommodate SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and electric vehicles (EVs), which are typicall…
Flexible Wickes
8 February 2024
Home improvement retailer Wickes is making all store management roles open to flexible working. Following a six month pilot across 14 stores, the company has now launched the idea across its 2…
More on Show…
7 February 2024
Over recent weeks the blog has highlighted some of the products and exhibitors that will be at the Executive Hire Show at the CBS Arena in Coventry next week on 14 and 15 February. Here’…
Takeuchi goes electric
7 February 2024
Takeuchi will mark its return to the Executive Hire Show next week by launching its new and highly anticipated electric mini excavator which has been trialled extensively for two years in the…
Optimistic outlook
6 February 2024
In surprising but welcome findings in its survey on the mood of the construction industry taken in January, the respected S&P Global UK Construction PMI index reports that sector optimism…
Snorkel shows versatility
6 February 2024
At next week’s Executive Hire Show, Snorkel UK will display a versatile combination of a rough terrain scissor lift on a trailer that can be towed by a car or light commercial vehicle.&n…
Hire Safe adds superbooms
6 February 2024
The machines might be somewhat larger than most typically covered by the blog, but specialist access and plant supplier Hire Safe Solutions has added eight XCMG XGS50E telescopic ‘superb…
SANY on the road
6 February 2024
Plant manufacturer SANY is holding a series of roadshows in February and March around the country to promote its telehandlers.
The events will include live demonstrations of machin…
Sunward quartet
6 February 2024
Four machines will take pride of place on the Sunward stand at this year’s Executive Hire Show.
These include the zero-tail SWE 18UF and SWE 25UF mini excavators. The former is a 1…
SHC buys garden machinery firm
5 February 2024
SHC Hire (Skipton Hire Centre) has expanded into a new market, having acquired the Robertshaws Garden Machinery dealership at Kelbrook, near Colne in Lancashire.
An additiona…
Speedy swaps skills
5 February 2024
National Apprentice Week starts today, and while recruiting new hire industry entrants remains is a perennial challenge, another essential requirement is to ensure that job skills are passed o…
HAE extends Awards deadline
5 February 2024
The HAE has extended the deadline for entries in its 2024 Hire Awards of Excellence to Friday, 16 February.
Hosted by HAE and its sibling Event Hire Association (EHA), the presenta…
New MD for TP Hire
2 February 2024
Travis Perkins Hire has appointed Adam Caulfield as its new Managing Director.
Adam, pictured above, joins the business from Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland, where he previously h…