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4 Executive News Coverage of the latest developments in your industry includes Chislett lights up, Astley Hire’s top technician, AJC’s Green success, more Dromad fleet investment, and Generac secures Dutch order.
10 North-eastern promise Alan Guthrie visits HALT Hire in Teesside, which has established itself quickly since opening for business in February.
13 Smaller Doosans Nick Johnson tests the manufacturer’s latest addition to its mini excavator range.
15 Fit for the future A-Plant has successfully introduced new initiatives to train and develop its expanding workforce, as Alan Guthrie discovers.
34 Flush with success Portable sanitation specialist SRP Hire Solutions has built a loyal customer base in the East Midlands.
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3 Forum We reflect on the importance of training and we look ahead to our forthcoming series of regional events for hirers.
9 Market Watch EHN’s financial analyst, Nick Spoliar, considers statements from Speedy and Vp, and the wider economic picture.
48 Spirit of Crosshire Rental Rate Roy is frustrated by modern-day highway robbery.
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MARKET REPORT POWER GENERATION & GREEN ENERGY
19 Maintaining power EHN visits Adlington Welding Supplies, which has added a growing range of generators and related equipment for the construction industry.
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MARKET REPORT PLUMBING & PIPEWORK
41 In the pipeline To kick off our new Market Report topic, we talk to hirers who have recognised opportunities in supplying plumbing and pipework equipment.
45 Latest products
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37 Chasing the debt Adam Bernstein explains changes in the way certain debtors should be approached.
39 Challenges and changes Three years after the independence referendum, Alan Guthrie talks to Andy Martin, MD of Martin Plant Hire, about the Scottish business climate.
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