Hire Update
With the construction sector in the doldrums and the UK economy staggering from one set of bad indicators to the next, the hire industry is not immune from this turbulence. The challenge is to make hire and rental the smart choice for these tough and uncertain times. In terms of what hirers offer the proposition is considerable. Expert
knowledge to assist with hiring decisions, well maintained and safe equipment, extensive inventories and, extremely important, conservation of valuable capital. Practical and economic reasons combine to accentuate the value of the hire and rental industry. Working with suppliers, and this cooperation is a crucial strength of our
industry, the hire industry is committed to do more to market these advantages, both to business and the consumer. There are other imperatives at work. The strong relationship between
hirers and suppliers is vital for product innovation and improvement. In addition, hire (through the promotion of equipment and resource reuse) is well-placed to make a major contribution to tackling climate change and other sustainability pressures. HAE is discussing this with government agencies in terms of the carbon reduction challenges we face. Other sectors can also take a leaf out of the hire book - particularly where it
comes to asset and inventory management and logistics. At a time when all sectors of the economy are facing a sharp pinch and conserving capital is key, the underpinning skills and knowledge driving the hire industry will be of value to the wider economy. Within the sector, the uncompromising emphasis on safety remains in force
and HAE is working with members to improve information, knowledge and training. Cooperation on this agenda, particularly with the construction industry and public sector will yield positive results. Skilled employees, efficient fleet and inventory management, plus a
keenness to explore new markets will be the hallmarks of those who succeed in the hire industry as the country eventually emerges from this most brutal of Recessions. Mark Bradshaw, HAE Public Affairs and Press
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Atlas Trading Group Independent builders' merchants have for the past several years experienced increasing competitive pressure from the major chains. More recently the situation has been compounded by the general downturn that has hit the construction industry particularly hard. One such business is Atlas Trading Group, based in Ashton-under-Lyme, just
outside Manchester. Established in 1949, Atlas carries all the usual products to be expected of a general builders' merchant. More recently though, the company has taken advantage of its extensive workshop space to expand beyond straight forward retailing and wholesaling into bespoke manufacture of uPVC door panels. Key to the production process is the company's Sagetech Koolkut KK12
moving-column vertical panel saw. Atlas selected the Koolkut on the basis of its features, compact size and
attractive price. Like the other saws in the Koolkut range, the KK12 can cut simple angle and compound angles to the full width and length of the sheet. 'Quickstops' make repeat cuts easy to execute, while plunge and bevel capabilities further enhance the machine's capabilities. Koolkuts can be wall or floor mounted, are uniquely compact in operation and require only a standard 13 amp power supply, making them suitable for almost any workshop. There are three models in the Koolkut range, catering for a variety of popular
sheet sizes. The KK12 is designed for sheets of up to 2500mm x 1250mm (8' x 4'), the KK16 for sheets of up to 3100mm x 1600mm (10' x 5') and the KK21S for sheets of up to 3100mm x 2100mm, such as 3m x 2m plastic sheets and 'jumbo' MDF and melamine-faced chipboard sheets.
A Trailer For All Reasons Anyone with an ATV is more than likely going to need a trailer to suit the purpose. A road-going trailed, a tipper, a high sided or stock trailer will probably top the list. The Wessex ATV range of equipment offers all these with various options to suit your needs. Working in demanding or remote locations, for example, an ATV may be the only vehicle to use, but the problem is, getting it to the job. A Wessex RT 740 road legal trailer offers two solutions in one. The heavy duty
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tailgate doubles as a ramp and you use the trailer to transport the ATV, then attach the trailer to it when you get there and away you go for off-road use. There’s a hard top conversion as well for moving livestock. If you’re moving stock around on your own land the Wessex ST160 stock
trailer is versatile for carrying sheep and calves, with a heavy-duty ramp tailgate which incorporates a full height door for ease of entry and exit. A removable mesh dividing gate is useful for handling ewes and lambs and the high sides fold or remove for access to livestock for inoculations. The Wessex high sided TR900 ATV trailer is ideal on the farm for hauling
livestock, animal feed or fencing materials. It’s equally at home on the golf course for transporting tools, equipment and materials, or for multi-purpose use on the private estate. When you need to tip, the TT430/TT900 trailers offer a high tipping profile for
complete emptying of the trailer, with a spring assisted tip making the process effortless. The 900mm high sided option gives you greater load-carrying capacity, for carrying bales, green waste and other bulky materials. Wessex off-road
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For more information contact Christine at Tool Business + Hire 01444 450071 or email:
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trailers feature durable galvanized construction throughout, with swivelling ball hitches for safety and bolt-on stub axles, so no bent axle headaches. Balloon tyres complete the practical advantages for off-road use.
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