Contents
3 Executive News We report on the latest industry developments including Obart’s prime pump, depot manager’s Champion achievement, Smiths opens bigger Cleveleys site, CPA Conference details announced, and events success for Jarvie Plant.
9 Great in Glasgow Hirers thoroughly enjoyed our recent Executive Hire Show Scotland.
PROFILE MORRIS LESLIE PLANT HIRE
11 Coming into view The Perth-based business has been quietly expanding its operation to give national coverage. Alan Guthrie reports.
15 Windows of opportunity inspHire continues to develop its software.
17 Individual character Alan Guthrie visits Richmond Plant Hire’s highly distinctive Kirkby-in-Ashfield depot.
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56 Spirit of Crosshire This month’s contributor is Paddy’s Motorbike, who is driven to distraction by incompetent mechanics, and also wonders whether the customer really is always right.
MARKET REPORT HEATING & LIGHTING
23 Dazzling demand As end users seek products that are more efficient and environmentally- friendly, the market for heating and lighting equipment remains strong.
27 Latest products
MARKET REPORT GARDENING & LANDSCAPING
45 Growth continues EHN talks to a number of busy grounds care equipment hirers. 48 Latest products
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37 Components of safety WernerCo is highlighting the implications of mixing scaffold tower components.
39 Eminent Emmitt Nick Johnson visits the Suffolk headquarters of Emmitt Plant, which continues to expand its activities and its hire fleet.
43 Attracting apprentices Adam Bernstein gives an overview of the Apprenticeship Levy.
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