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Contents


6 Executive News This massive 104-page issue includes news such as GAP surges ahead, big Boels order for HGI, 1st Call adds Thwaites dumpers, Genair targets low-emission London, and JCB secures major Travis Perkins order.


17 “We always gain something from going” Hirers explain why attending the Show is such a great way of starting the New Year.


21 Hiremen at heart Hiretech is on the next phase of its development. Alan Guthrie reports.


27 Digital tax will be taxing Adam Bernstein discusses new HMRC plans.


29 Yanmar direct Nick Johnson visits Yanmar Construction Equipment Europe’s French plant.


PROFILE SKIPTON HIRE CENTRES


33 Skipton’s next stage Following an MBO, SHC is developing its operation. Alan Guthrie visits its HQ.


37 Your pathway to new ideas Follow the Innovation Trail!


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5 Executive Hire Forum We discuss industry challenges and look ahead to an exciting Show.


15 Market Watch EHN’s financial analyst, Nick Spoliar, considers the hire market as we enter 2019.


104 Spirit of Crosshire Rental Rate Roy believes some hirers don’t grasp business basics.


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 5,370 executives with management responsibilities. Every effort is made to ensure that the contents of this publication are accurate but the publisher accepts no responsibility for effects arising there from. We do not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from unsolicited contributions. Opinions expressed by the contributors and advertisers are not necessarily those of the publisher. This publication is protected by copyright and no part may be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of the publisher.


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• YOUR MARCH ISSUE OF EHN WILL BE MAILED ON MONDAY 18 MARCH


THE PASSIONATE VOICE OF OUR HIRE INDUSTRY


EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW 2019 PREVIEW


53 The main attraction Our comprehensive preview reports on a selection of the new products that you will be able to see when you visit the Executive Hire Show, and some of the suppliers that you can make contact with - many of which are exhibiting for the first time.


There is bound to be something of relevance and importance to every hire business, whatever market they serve, and as we enter the New Year there is no better place to find new fleet additions, discuss new regulations and discover the latest industry trends.


Your industry’s main annual event takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 6 and 7 February. So write those dates in your diary right now and make sure you and your colleagues register.


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Consultant Plant Editor Nick Johnson


Event & Publishing Director Craig Donovan


Sales Executive Lee Westney


Events Manager Emma Hall


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JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2019


41 The need for vigilance Alan Guthrie reports on the experiences of hirers affected by a recent crime wave in north-west England.


45 Products with power Hilti is launching a number of new tools.


47 Eagle’s flying start Eagle Plant Hire’s has opened a second depot in Edinburgh. Alan Guthrie paid a visit.


51 Scams and threats Nick Johnson attends the CITS Conference on theft and fraudulent activity.


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6 & 7 FEBRUARY 2019 Ricoh Arena, Coventry REGISTER NOW


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