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4 Executive News In an issue packed with stories of companies ‘Moving Forward with Confidence’, our coverage includes Mather+Stuart powers ahead, Frank Key Tool Hire drives forward, Eagle lands in Edinburgh, Site Equip celebrates 30 years, and JPS Splashes out with Trime.
9 Lively London Hirers and suppliers enjoyed our recent Executive Hire Road Show in Cobham.
13 Apprentice achievements Alan Guthrie talks to two award-winning CW Plant employees.
15 Forest fare Nick Johnson checks out machines at the recent APF show in Warwickshire.
PROFILE CLEM JACOB HIRE
18 The house that Clem built Alan Guthrie visits the Waterford-based 2018 Passionate Hirer Award Winner that has overcome considerable challenges.
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3 Executive Hire Forum Don’t worry about the B-word: just keep ‘Moving Forward with Confidence’.
11 Market Watch Financial analyst Nick Spoliar considers the hire sector as we near the year end.
48 Spirit of Crosshire Hercules has a new nickname. Paddy’s Motorbike explains why.
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20 “Dynamic and exciting” Alan Guthrie talks to Hitachi Construction Machinery (UK)’s new CEO.
22 Sea of blue Nick Johnson checks out newly-formed Molson Compact Equipment.
24 Latest products
MARKET REPORT CONCRETE LAYING, CUTTING & FINISHING
48 Positive Preparation Alan Guthrie visits WH Surface Preparation’s new depot in Dudley.
51 Opening up opportunities The Hire Supply Co is developing its concreting equipment line-up. 52 Latest products
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33 Seen at Showman’s We report on new products displayed at the recent Showman’s Show.
33 Business brains EHN attends the HAE Conference.
43 Big Brother or big bother? Adam Bernstein discusses the impact of new regulations on the use of CCTV.
44 Green machines Several suppliers launched new machines at the Saltex grounds care exhibition.
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