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6 Executive News Your largest-ever EHN kicks off with the latest industry developments, including HSC meets floods challenge, YHC adds Takeuchi machines, A-Plant opens Tool Hire Express depot, West & Wales Road Show raises £7,000 in charity auction, Powertec chooses SMC generators and JCB marks mini milestone.
13 “No better opportunity” Hirers tell EHN why their fellow industry colleagues must visit the Show.
18 Cut your losses A new CITS initiative aims to reduce theft of smaller tools and equipment.
21 Follow the Trail Ten new products have been judged as Finalists on the Show’s Innovation Trail.
23 Direct results Alan Guthrie visits a hirer in north Wales that is serving a surprisingly large area.
25 Takeuchi by numbers There are several reasons why the manufacturer will be celebrating at the Show.
29 “Retail with attitude” HAE will promote Future Hirers, its latest training initiative.
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31 Make tracks for Hilti Hilti is launching a system to enable hirers to track all the equipment in their fleets.
33 “We don’t overcomplicate hire” Robert Aplin visits South West Hire & Sales’ latest depot in Exeter.
35 Loads more from Kubota Nick Johnson reports on the manufacturer’s latest compact models.
39 P.E.T’s bright outlook Alan Guthrie assesses the hirer’s hugely impressive new purpose-built premises.
45 The power corridor Pramac UK now operates from a new facility.
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5 Executive Hire Forum In our State of the Nation address, we assess our industry’s prospects for 2016 and invite all hirers to the Show.
108 Crosshire Our correspondent suggests how hirers can identify additional hire opportunities, and why as many staff as possible should make time to attend the Show.
EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW 2016 PREVIEW
47-106 So much more to explore As we prepare to celebrate Show 10, next month’s Executive Hire Show will be a record. The Show will be the biggest and best yet.
There will be 183 exhibitors in the Main Hall, Atrium and Top Tier, which we have re-introduced in response to demand for more stand space.
Of the 183 exhibitors, 52 represent new or returning companies. This Show Preview section contains details of 80 innovative suppliers launching 100 new products. With something for every hire market, from mainstream tools and equipment, to niche applications, you are sure to find items that could be invaluable additions to your fleet. So make sure you and your team visit on 10 and 11 February.
Publisher’s Statement:
Executive Hire News is the specialist business magazine serving the tools, equipment and plant hire industry, and this issue is mailed to 5,203 executives with management responsibilities.
THE PASSIONATE VOICE OF OUR HIRE INDUSTRY Editor
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