Contents
4 Executive News Our coverage of the latest developments includes Rocket rolls forward, A-Plant orders Doosan compressors, Jetchem chooses Hatz, new Nixon Castleford depot, Mobile Mini expands its welfare fleet, and successes for Trime (UK).
11 Political priorities As the general election approaches, hirers and suppliers tell us what the new government should do to help our industry.
15 Bright and buoyant Specialist lighting equipment hirer, Illumin8, has made a strong start. Alan Guthrie reports.
21 SafeHire assessment A number of hirers tell EHN about their experiences of HAE’s safety certification scheme, which becomes mandatory from next January.
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3 Executive Hire Forum We look ahead to the general election taking place on 8 June...
9 Market Watch …and EHN’s financial analyst, Nick Spoliar, considers the economic outlook for our industry.
40 Spirit of Crosshire Rental Rate Roy encounters a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
PROFILE LUSCOMBE PLANT HIRE
18 “In a good place” Alan Guthrie visits Luscombe Plant Hire, Winner of a 2017 Passionate Hirer Award, which reports brisk business and has plans for expansion.
PLANTWORX 2017 PREVIEW
29 Plantworx set for take-off Highlighting new construction equipment, plant, tools and related services, together with working demonstrations, this year’s Plantworx is set to be the biggest yet. EHN previews some of the products being launched with hire potential.
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25 Focused on quality MBW is adding new models to its compaction equipment range, and is celebrating 30 years of business in the UK.
27 Cope with claims Would you know what to do if your company was faced with an employment tribunal claim? Adam Bernstein gives some guidance.
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29 THE PASSIONATE VOICE OF OUR HIRE INDUSTRY
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