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JUNE
2009
Contents
5 Executive News 19 More from Midland 26 Absolute conviction
In an issue packed with Good News from Midland Power Machinery is introducing EHN checks out Absolute Power Tools,
our industry, we report on how HSC more products aimed at the hire market. a new independent in Melksham, which is
delivers the goods in South Africa, Balloo bristling with confidence.
boosts Takeuchi line-up, Didcot Plant
23 A ‘Who’s Who’ of hirers
expands Volvo fleet, PSL acquires M & R,
Ammann Equipment’s busy SED stand
29 Innovation on show
and 4 Hire’s “explosive” growth in Jersey.
reflected the current upbeat mood of
Last month’s SED provided a launch pad
independent hirers.
for new equipment that hirers can offer to
13 Taking our industry’s pulse
their customers.
Continuing our positive analysis, we talk to
24 HAE achievers
independents across the UK and Ireland to
EHN highlights hirers honoured in the
PROFILE
see how they are performing.
recent HAE Awards of Excellence 2009.
SHC HIRE CENTRES
16 Brandon re-builds
25 Dazzling array
20 Model of success
Constitution
As well as its proven lighting products,
Having just opened its fourth depot in
TowerLight is now launching a wider range
We report from Birmingham on the fire that Northallerton, SHC Hire Centres obviously
of equipment targeted at hirers.
badly damaged a large Brandon depot. has a winning business formula.
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3 Executive Hire Forum MARKET REPORT
THE PASSIONATE VOICE OF THE HIRE INDUSTRY
Our confidence is increasing, which is SAWING & CUTTING
Editor
why we are branding this edition as
Alan Guthrie
Group Sales Manager
our Good News issue.
35 “People are still buying”
Nigel Carter
EHN talks to manufacturers who continue to develop innovative
Business Support Manager
Mandy Rees
9 City News equipment appropriate for hire industry fleets. Publisher
Robert Aplin
Catherine Stratton assesses Speedy’s
Graphic Design & Origination
annual results - and 24 hours later the
36 Latest products
Weblinks Advertising Ltd
Printing
company announces a rights issue!
We consider new introductions from Wacker Neuson, HSC, Stihl, Stephens & George Ltd
Makita, Marcrist, and DeWalt, amongst other suppliers.
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Our correspondent is delighted to
Executive Hire News is the specialist
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report an upturn in business, but is and equipment hire industry. Subscriptions
less pleased by new regulations
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UK 1 year £48 post paid, Europe (Incl. Eire)
concerning disputed debts.
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