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6 Executive News Your bumper 96-page issue kicks off with hat-trick for WHC, record-breaking Fairfax performance, Project’s Nifty additions, and Loxam acquires Swan Plant Hire.


15 ‘Simply the best’ Hirers tell us why visiting the Show is so important and why you should be there, too.


23 Ready to Epiroc Established products from a newly created business will be displayed at the Show.


25 Artisan makes eight Alan Guthrie visits Artisan Hire’s new Basingstoke depot.


29 More to see from HSC Hire Supply Co continues to develop its operation, introducing many new products.


34 Trailblazers on Show EHN assesses the products on the Innovation Trail, which has an extra dimension for 2018.


37 Focus on fraud Nick Johnson attended the CITS Conference which highlighted threats from cybercrime.


41 Bruno generates growth BGG UK is introducing innovative power generation and lighting machinery. Alan Guthrie reports from Italy.


JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018


45 Expansive outlook Fakenham Tool & Equipment Hire may be in a rural location, but business is brisk.


48 New dynamism Dynapac has gained a new lease of life.


49 Shuffle the cards Could you cut your credit card transaction costs? Adam Bernstein offers guidance.


51 Connect with Hilti The power tool manufacturer will unveil several new additions at the Show.


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5 Executive Hire Forum We discuss reasons why hirers are in confident mood, and we look ahead to the Show next month.


13 Market Watch Nick Spoliar, EHN’s financial analyst, assesses the outlook for our industry in the year ahead.


96 Spirit of Crosshire Paddy’s Motorbike takes on a new apprentice, and looks forward to the Show.


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EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW 2018 PREVIEW


53 So much more to explore We preview just some of the new products that will be unveiled at the Show. With equipment and services appealing to virtually all hire markets, hirers are bound to discover items that can help meet customers’ changing needs and create new business opportunities.


Hirers attending the Show will be among the first to see these new launches, which could give them a competitive edge in the year ahead. The event takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 7 and 8 February. Put the dates in your diary now.


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