5 Executive News

Our coverage of hire industry news includes AGR and 3T review published, JCB wins Jewson order, The Hireman plans third depot, Altrad buys Beaver 84, and Dustfighter’s emergency response.

8 Winning ways

EHN’s pictorial review of the recent HAE Awards of Excellence 2011.

12 Hirers on Trac with Hinowa

A group of independent hirers recently visited the manufacturer’s Italian plant to see its latest products.

15 Successful start-ups

Alan Guthrie talks to four recently formed hire companies to see how they are faring in the challenging economic climate.

19 Visit Vertikal

EHN previews Vertikal Days, which enables hirers to see new access and lifting equipment targeted at our industry.

23 Anvil’s resilience

EHN visits Leyland-based Anvil Tool Hire, which has made a positive start following its re-launch.

24 Safety on show

The Safety & Health Expo showed that hirers play a key role in providing end users with appropriate training and advice.

28 ??Hares ahead

??Alan Guthrie calls in to a busy independent in Upminster that has a strong commitment to customer service.

3 Executive Hire Forum

We attempt to evaluate and compare the performances of the Tool Hire Top Three - Speedy, HSS and Brandon...

10 City News

...and Catherine Stratton analyses their latest results.

40 Crosshire

Even more so than usual, this month’s Crosshire is essential reading, highlighting a major issue that all hire businesses must urgently address.

MARKET REPORT
POWER TOOLS & ACCESSORIES

30 Productive power

Alan Guthrie reports on how the latest power tools are offering greater performance and creating business opportunities for hirers.

32 Going cordless

EHN assesses new developments in cordless power tools.

35 Latest products

We appraise new equipment available from Husqvarna, Atlas Copco, Seddons, Makita, Stihl, Altrad Belle and DeWalt, amongst others.