Contents
3 Executive News Our coverage includes WHC chooses JCB, Pickerings celebrates half-century, Briggs Equipment buys Balloo Hire Centres, Morris meets event demand, Queen’s Award double for Niftylift, and HAE announces business restructuring.
10 Expert panels Charles Wilson Engineers has adopted several measures to lower its carbon footprint, as Alan Guthrie discovers.
13 “Simply massive” Alan Guthrie visits HSC’s new HQ.
16 Clean power for Crossrail Speedy has developed a cleaner power generation system for Crossrail workers.
19 United we stand Dan Jenkins reports on a potential new revenue stream for hirers.
20 Measure and manage Alan Guthrie sees Clements Plant & Access Hire’s innovative software solution in action.
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9 Market Watch EHN’s financial analyst, Nick Spoliar, updates the latest news from the City.
40 Spirit of Crosshire Is Rental Rate Roy going ‘sea lion’?
MARKET REPORT SURVEY EQUIPMENT & MACHINE CONTROL
30 Set the controls for greater efficiency Alan Guthrie visits Boels Survey & Laser’s new West Bromwich depot which is a central hub for its expanding machine control activity.
33 Upturn in demand Hirers serving the specialist surveying market tell us what equipment is proving popular with users and why.
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23 Keep good company Adam Bernstein offers advice on checking the health of customers’ businesses.
25 Chippindale’s successful mix Leeds-based Chippindale Plant is celebrating its 70th anniversary. We trace the fascinating story of its development.
28 Upsized Avant Nick Johnson visits Avant Tecno’s Finnish factory to see its new compact loader.
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