Contents
3 Executive News We report on the latest major industry developments, including, GenSet launches MHM Plant, Volvo duo for S & H Plant Hire, TP Hire cycles for charity, Nixon Hire puts security on Track, and HSS unveils apprenticeship scheme.
7 View from the Bridge
Alan Guthrie travels to Anglesey to visit the successful independent Menai Tool Hire.
9 Unkind cuts? Several grounds care hirers exhibited at IOG Saltex last month. EHN gauged their opinions about the likely impact of forthcoming Government spending cuts.
15 Seen at Saltex EHN reports on new products displayed at the Show, relevant to grounds care, landscaping and plant hire professionals.
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6 City News
Catherine Stratton gives her assessment of the latest results from Ashtead and Aggreko.
36 Crosshire Our correspondent suggests reasons why it is difficult to combine a hire activity with a builders’ merchant operation, and continues to question the low rates being quoted by many hire companies.
MARKET REPORT HEATING & LIGHTING
22 Brighter prospects EHS assesses opportunities open to hirers supplying heating and lighting equipment to various market segments.
25 Latest products We consider equipment available from suppliers including ArcGen Hilta, the Hire Supply Company, Youngman, TowerLight, Andrews Sykes, Climate Hire and Thermobile, amongst others.
MARKET REPORT TEMPORARY POWER
31 Steady supply
In a challenging business climate, it is even more important for hirers to offer the most appropriate power generation equipment.
32 Shindaiwa powers up EHN visits Shindaiwa Ltd, which has introduced its initial range of welder generators tailored for the UK market.
33 Latest products We review new equipment from suppliers such as ArcGen Hilta, Pramac, Honda, SDMO and GenSet.
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20 Premiership independent Alan Guthrie reports from Manchester, the site of the latest depot opened by Blackpool-based Smiths Equipment Hire.
29 Smart combination Nick Johnson assesses the latest innovation from Smart Platform Rental.
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