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EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW
NEW PRODUCT ZONE
Zone of innovation
We summarise the 12 ‘finalists’ for The
New Product Zone at the Executive Hire
Show, highlighting the most innovative
equipment from exhibitors. Visitors will
be able to vote for their favourite.
The independent panel of judges comprised: Richard Coffey, MD of Supply
UK; Thomas Smith, Director of Smiths Equipment Hire: Andy Connor, Senior
Supply Chain Manager, Speedy Hire; Ian Weston, Operations Director,
Hire Station; and EHN Editor Alan Guthrie.
DUSTCONTROL UK DC AirCube 2000
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
This high-volume machine can clean up to The panel believed this machine represented an
1800m
3
/hour of air. It has both a pre-filter and effective means of tackling workplace dust, including
a HEPA H13 filter to remove dust before potentially harmful respirable crystalline silica (RCS).
returning clean air to the room. A light They also noted the rugged build quality and
indicates when filter cleaning or replacement manoeuvrability of the unit, which can be positioned
is required. The unit is designed for low noise. vertically or horizontally on a floor.
EHS (INTERNATIONAL) Zeus Carbon Fibre Heater
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
This 1400/2800watt heater has carbon fibre This high-tech product can be used in workshops, offices,
elements producing ‘far infrared’ heat over distances and in the home, and its IPX5 weatherproof rating enables
up to 4m. Tip-over and thermal cut-outs are operation outside on pub or garden patios, giving
incorporated, along with a top-mounted, adjustable considerable hire opportunities. The judges noted the
low-energy lamp. A motion detector switches off the ruggedness of the heating elements, as well as the
machine after four minutes if no-one is present. machine’s environmentally friendly qualities.
FLEX POWER TOOLS Terso AS 28 Cordless Cleaner
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
Designed for cleaning stairs and in tight spaces, this Incorporating modern cordless technology, this tool
two-speed machine accepts various brushes and facilitates cleaning tasks and could enable hirers to target
polishing pads. The head rotates and swivels to the customers in new markets. The panel liked the versatility
optimum angle on floors and walls, and a 1-litre of the machine, which can also be powered from the
tank for cleaning agents is incorporated on the mains, along with its balance and the fact that cleaning
machine, which is powered by Lithium-ion batteries. accessories can be changed quickly.
HUSQVARNA CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS K3000 ‘Wet’ Power Cutter
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
This electric tool, which accepts a 350mm blade The panel liked the machine’s Health & Safety features,
and cuts to depths of 125mm, can be used with a such as dust control and the fact that it could be used for
high-pressure spray system designed to direct water cutting tasks indoors without creating fumes. Being
precisely onto the blade under the guard, without electrically powered, it also helps reduce consumption of
creating unnecessary spillage or slurry. The machine fossil fuels. A double insulated rotor and a ground-fault
can also be fitted with a dust control system. circuit interrupter further enhance safety.
ITW CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS IM90i Cordless Gas Nailer
Principal Features: Judges’ Comments:
Powered by an intelligent electronic fuel injection The adjudicators recognised that, by incorporating new
system, this tool can be used at temperatures from technology, the tool addresses specific on-site difficulties
-15° to 49°C and is claimed to be 15% more commonly faced by contractors working in cold conditions
powerful than similar cordless products. A longer and on repetitive nailing tasks. They also appreciated the
magazine holding two strips of nails is available for fact that its power gives the ability to drive a full head
high-volume nailing. 90mm ring shank nail in C24 structural timber.
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