Contents
4 Executive News Our coverage includes, Wernick powers ahead, A-Plant rebrands as Sunbelt Rentals, JCB Finance celebrates 50 years, Brandon Hire Station opts for Pop Up, Arcotherm races into action, and meet EHN’s new Editor.
8 GAP stands sure As he reflects on his 20 years as Editor, Alan Guthrie talks to GAP about its remarkable growth over this period and its secrets for success.
10 “A great shop window for our industry” Hirers tell Alan Guthrie how much they enjoyed the Executive Hire Show.
15 Meet the new MD MD Tool Hire & Sales has opened in Warrington and is brimming with enthusiasm, as. Alan Guthrie discovers.
16 Cordless newcomers Alan Guthrie takes a quick look at Makita’s latest launches promoted at the Show.
19 Excellence in hire Several industry professionals were honoured in our 2020 Passionate Hirer Awards.
20 Boels builds UK business Alan Guthrie talks to Asif Latief, Boels UK’s new Managing Director, about his plans to develop the operation.
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23 IR35 - Managing off-payroll contractors Adam Bernstein considers recent changes in an area of tax regulations.
26 Part of the community Alan Guthrie conducts a Q&A with Award- winning Y.E.S. (Your Equipment Solutions) MD, David Johnstone.
28 Power to the people Dan Jenkins reports on an electric vehicle charging system displayed at the Show.
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3 Executive Hire Forum We reflect on another successful Show and this truly wonderful hire industry.
48 Spirit of Crosshire Rental Rate Roy pays tribute to EHN’s outgoing Editor - in rhyme.
EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW 2020 REVIEW
31 Ricoh really rocks This year’s Show was once again the launching pad for a multitude of new products and services, with 160 exhibitors filling the Ricoh Arena.
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In our comprehensive Review, Nick Johnson, Dan Jenkins and Alan Guthrie report on some of the products that caught their eye from suppliers including Altrad Belle, HSC, Shindaiwa, Genquip Groundhog, Morris Site Machinery, Hilti, Husqvarna, Trime, AJC EasyCabin, Euro Towers, CLM, Topcon, MHM, JCB, Stihl, Tufftruk, Thwaites Point of Rental, Hatz, GGR, Pramac-Generac, Slanetrac, and many more. Enjoy!
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