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7 Executive News Your first EHN of the New Year kicks off with the latest industry developments, including Jarvie crosses the border, SLD adds SDMO sets, Fosseway chooses Kubota, HSC rebrands Midland Power, Passionate Hirer Awards 2017 nominations, and West & Wales Road Show charity auction supports worthy cause.
SPECIAL REPORT
17 Hewden: best to bust Following its collapse into administration, Robert Aplin assesses Hewden Stuart’s decline over the last 20 years.
23 Your “must-attend” event A number of hirers tell us why it is so important that industry professionals attend next month’s Show.
33 Trime sees massive scope Trime UK is launching its new lighting towers.
35 Take the Trail
Check out the ten Finalists selected for the Show’s Innovation Trail.
37 Fit for a Lord Lord Hire Centres has evolved steadily since its foundation in 1965. Alan Guthrie reports from its Newcastle headquarters.
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5 Executive Hire Forum We look forward to a record- breaking Show next month. And we reflect on the mismanagement that led to Hewden Stuart’s demise.
15 Market Watch Financial analyst Nick Spoliar reviews the latest news from Speedy, HSS, Ashtead and Vp.
104 In the spirit of Crosshire
Another new contributor, Paddy’s Motorbike, airs his views.
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Executive Hire News is the specialist business magazine serving the tools, equipment and plant hire industry, and this issue is mailed to 5,276 executives with management responsibilities.
EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW 2017 PREVIEW
53-103 The industry’s showcase This year’s Show has attracted a record number of exhibitors and will be the biggest yet. There will be 186 suppliers in the Main Hall, Atrium and the new Hire Show Hall, which we have introduced to meet growing demand for stand space and to create a linked area on the lower level.
We preview some of the many new products that are being launched at the event. They could help you win new business and give you a competitive edge in the year ahead. Make sure you and your team register for the Show on 8 and 9 February now.
THE PASSIONATE VOICE OF OUR HIRE INDUSTRY Editor
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JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2017
41 Hilti’s top ten We preview the manufacturer’s new tools.
45 Powerful performance One Stop Hire is benefiting from strong construction activity in its region.
49 Through the EuroGate The supplier’s latest products are targeted at several hire markets.
51 Keep safe and secure Nick Johnson attends the CPA Conference.
52 Demon fuels interest The manufacturer’s new pressure washer is designed for very low emissions.
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