GeoPura’s hydrogen generates interest
29 November 2023
GeoPura aims to increase the on-site usage of electricity generated by hydrogen to replace diesel engine equipment, reduce emissions and deliver operational efficiencies.
The busin…
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Previous Posts - November 2023
Advanté’s Green Apples
28 November 2023
Site welfare product manufacturer Advanté has won two International Green Apple Environment Awards recognising eco-friendly organisations around the world.
The company received th…
Sunbelt gains Bronze
27 November 2023
For the second consecutive year, Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland has been awarded bronze accreditation from the 5% Club’s 2023-2024 Employer Audit Scheme, highlighting the company’s…
Why sustainability is hire’s USP
27 November 2023
It was very appropriate that my meeting with Amelia Woodley took place at Speedy Hire’s flagship low-carbon Innovation Centre at Milton Keynes (pictured above).
The fact that…
Hilti explains circularity
24 November 2023
Hilti offered some fascinating insights into how sustainability impacts construction and related industries in a recent webinar.
The event was presented by Caroline Stern, the manu…
Flood Week highlights risks and safeguards
20 November 2023
It’s often been said on the blog that extreme weather conditions caused by climate change will lead to increased demand for products and services from hire companies to help with related…
Rail industry agrees sustainability framework
20 November 2023
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has launched the Sustainable Rail Blueprint, a new framework to support the rail industry in Great Britain make efficient progress on environmental a…
AMPS winners announced
17 November 2023
The AMPS Awards for Excellence were announced during a ceremony held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, with the emphasis on innovation and sustainability.
Successful e…
AFC deal to help Speedy hydrogen venture
17 November 2023
AFC Energy, which earlier this week confirmed its creation of a 50:50 joint venture company with Speedy to hire hydrogen powered generators, has announced it has purchased certain UK mobile hy…
Concrete goes high-tech
17 November 2023
A successful trial of a digital measuring system for concrete has led to a roll-out across multiple HS2 sites, cutting carbon and driving efficiencies on the construction project.
Verifi…
Trime lights take the stage
15 November 2023
Trime UK has supplied its eco-friendly lighting towers to a specialist hirer serving the television and film production sector.
Location One hires sustainable equipment to sets throughou…
Speedy confirms hydrogen joint venture
15 November 2023
Speedy Hire and AFC Energy have confirmed the launch of Speedy Hydrogen Solutions Ltd (SHS), a 50:50 joint venture company hiring hydrogen powered generators designed specifically for the off-…
Husqvarna cuts in
14 November 2023
On Husqvarna’s stand at the recent Saltex grounds care equipment exhibition at the NEC, I spotted a new cordless cut-off saw from the manufacturer.
The K 540i is an addition…
Loads of savings for HS2
13 November 2023
A partnership between HS2 and plant manufacturer Finning using digital technology is reported to have begun yielding multi-million-pound savings.
The EKFB join venture’s DIGital Gr…
Sunbelt’s green men
10 November 2023
Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland has announced the promotion of two personnel to senior roles in its green energy team to develop the hirer's sustainability initiatives.
Christian…
InfraFleet’s plans to lower sustainability costs
8 November 2023
Here’s the challenge. Suppliers and hirers of sustainable equipment often report that some customers are keen to go green but say that the cost of the new technology is too high, even wh…
Demons of cool
7 November 2023
Demon International reports growing interest from hirers in its innovative range of battery powered bowser pressure washers.
Director Hayley Watts tells me that a particular design…
United Rentals adds battery packs
6 November 2023
United Rentals UK has added battery energy storage units to its fleet.
The hirer has introduced 45kVA/60kWh Powrbank models from Powr2 to appeal to customers who are committed to r…
Illumin8 shines with Trime
3 November 2023
Long-standing Showman’s Show exhibitor Illumin8 Lights participated in the recent event for the first time since its acquisition by Boels Rental, a deal reported in May.
Illu…
Astley Hire makes green progress
1 November 2023
Astley Hire is continuing its successful journey towards net zero.
As reported previously, last year the company achieved carbon-neutral status under the PAS 2060 framework produce…