Contents
5 Road Show News Scottish hirers enjoyed their ‘braw’ regional event in Glasgow.
6 Executive News
Our coverage of the latest industry developments includes Site Equip opens Kent depot, Clements helps develop new platform, celebrating Champion service, Smith wins Morris draw, and customised SDMO generators for Hewden.
9 Hirers remain confident Following HSS’ statement referring to softer trading conditions, we ask a good number of hirers for their views on business prospects.
15 Compact capability JCB launches a new machine aimed at hirers.
17 Corcoran is back! Steve Corcoran has returned to head up the newly acquired Fork Rent and One Call plant operations.
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3 Executive Hire Forum Our well-attended Road Show event in Scotland will lead to the sharing of information and ideas.
• Crosshire Sadly, our correspondent is not in
the best of health at the moment and we send best wishes for a return to fitness.
• YOUR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE OF EHN WILL BE MAILED ON MONDAY 23 NOVEMBER
MARKET REPORT FLOOD RESTORATION
21 Ready to respond
Climate change is making flooding more likely, and much of the equipment used for restoration work can also be used for other tasks, giving additional hire opportunities.
24 Risk levels rising
Obart Pumps has launched a range of products specifically designed to prevent flood damage. Alan Guthrie reports.
28 Latest products
MARKET REPORT HEATING & LIGHTING
41 Innovation fuels demand As more users appreciate the benefits of energy-efficient products, hirers need to have this equipment in their fleets.
47 Bright ideas Heimdall (UK)’s lighting towers incorporate innovative electronics to enhance site safety. Alan Guthrie visited its Lincolnshire facility.
48 Latest products PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT WITH GENUINE PARTS
Our portable compressor service kits contain all the parts needed for routine maintenance and ensure continuity of warranty.
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OCTOBER 2015
35 Serving Scotland
Leading independent Martin Plant Hire reports a slow, but steady, increase in business north of the border.
38 Saltex on new ground We preview grounds care products being launched at IOG Saltex next month.
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