Contents
4 Executive News We report on the latest industry developments, including Boels buys Supply UK, Ardent orders more Ammann rollers, Banner acquires Premier, GAP chooses Kubota, biggest order yet from Fairfax, and Beaver 84 opens in Basildon.
10 Mark One takes the floor The Essex-based hirer has added a new specialist product range to its fleet.
12 Back on the Case Nick Johnson assesses a new range of compact excavators recently launched by the manufacturer.
15 Rating the business Following changes to the rates valuation process, how might you be affected?
17 Discovering Area 51 Alan Guthrie visits Rocket Rentals’ impressive purpose-built premises in Gloucestershire, and finds out about its new tool hire activity.
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3 Executive Hire Forum As the UK prepares to leave the EU, our industry remains busy.
9 Market Watch Financial analyst Nick Spoliar considers the triggering of Article 50, as well as news from Ashtead and Speedy.
40 Spirit of Crosshire New contributor, Theo Dolite, reflects on changes in our industry - both good and bad.
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MARKET REPORT LIFTING & SHIFTING
25 Get a grip on safety We start our Market Report with a brief overview of regulations concerning manual handling in the workplace.
27 Upwardly mobile Southern Hoist Services is experiencing growing demand for its specialist equipment across a wide range of markets. Alan Guthrie reports from its base near Southampton.
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21 Software from space Point of Rental has introduced a wide range of hire management systems.
23 Vertikal drive We look ahead to the Vertikal Days lifting event in May, which has re-located to the Silverstone Grand Prix complex.
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