Contents 5 Executive News
Our coverage of the latest industry developments includes Show hosts regional hirers’ meetings, Euro Towers in the pink, Award nomination for Supply UK, TowerLight protects Olympic Park, Champion keeps on trucking, Brandon’s handy app, Husqvarna impresses CEH.
11 HAE issues guidance HAE’s new document covers the safe use of LPG in the hire industry.
15 “The future looks good” EHN talks to a cross-section of hirers who report increasing business and are looking forward to the Executive Hire Show.
20 Phoenix continues to rise MD Gary Derraven explains how he is building Phoenix Hire.
22 “Perfect portfolio” BTE Plant Sales is in confident mood following the opening of a new depot and steadily increasing sales to hirers. Alan Guthrie reports.
5 3 Forum
All the evidence from hirers points to a sustainable recovery.
12 City News
Catherine Stratton assesses the performance of GAP Group.
56 Crosshire
Our columnist suggests that too many hirers continue to ignore a large, and important, market.
15 PROFILE HIRE4LOWER
31 “Good times ahead” Hire4Lower is celebrating a decade of successful trading and is poised for further expansion. Alan Guthrie reports from Lambeth.
MARKET REPORT COMPACT PLANT
41 Recovery continues Suppliers report that compact plant sales have continued to grow this year and are confident that the market will strengthen further in 2014.
45 Hanix gears up A revitalised Hanix Europe is determined to increase UK sales of its compact excavators. Nick Johnson reports.
47 Funding the fleet As construction activity increases, many hirers will be expanding their fleets and considering finance options to achieve maximum purchasing efficiency.
51 Latest products We assess equipment from Ammann, Thwaites, Bobcat, Volvo, Wacker Neuson, Takeuchi, Avant, Kubota and JCB, amongst other suppliers.
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THE PASSIONATE VOICE OF OUR HIRE INDUSTRY Editor
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Printing Stephens & George Ltd Publisher’s Statement:
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NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2013
25 Debut performers
A significant number of first-time exhibitors will be displaying new products at the Executive Hire Show.
35 Reach more markets Makita believes its expanding range can enable hirers to benefit from additional business opportunities.
37 Sunny Showman’s New products relevant to hirers serving the events industry and wider markets were launched at the Showman’s Show.
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