Contents
3 Executive News Keep up with the latest industry developments including MHM fuels Miles Hire, AJC EasyCabin celebrates, another Award for GAP’s Iain Anderson, GenAir boosts low-emission fleet, and Energy order for Trime.
9 Stage fright The new emissions regulations might bring challenges for hirers and users of larger generators. Alan Guthrie reports from a conference organised by Himoinsa in Spain.
13 Going like a Rocket Alan Guthrie visits Rocket Rentals which continues to expand its operation.
17 Intensive innovation Armorgard is launching a host of new products. Dan Jenkins talks to the head of its development team.
18 Prepared to be different Smiths Equipment Hire has a remarkable record of awards successes. In a Q&A session with its Directors, Alan Guthrie finds out what drives the business forward.
JUNE 2019
28 “Even abseilers drop in” Continuing to clock up the miles for EHN this month, Alan Guthrie calls into Safety Lifting Gear’s new Glasgow facility.
30 Electrifying Bauma There was more innovation than ever at Bauma. Nick Johnson reports on some of the eye-opening products displayed in Munich.
33 Have some will-power Adam Bernstein suggests that making a will - or not - could have serious implications for your business.
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THE PASSIONATE VOICE OF OUR HIRE INDUSTRY
48 Spirit of Crosshire Rental Rate Roy finds that, instead of going green, some hypocritical customers make him see red.
MARKET REPORT POWER TOOLS
21 High-powered Husqvarna Alan Guthrie reports on some of the manufacturer’s latest product developments targeted at our industry.
23 Latest products
PLANTWORX 2019 PREVIEW
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35 Plant in Peterborough The Plantworx construction machinery exhibition will take place on June 11-13 at its new home of the East of England Arena in Peterborough. We preview a selection of new products that will be on display.
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