The EHN/EHS parent company, The Hemming Group, has taken the decision to cease publication of the Executive Hire News print edition.
This will not be the end of end of our coverage of the UK plant & tool hire sector and associated manufacture, however - but it will mean that we will transform from print to digital media, with all the addtional benefits of freqency, increased complexity and commercial opportunities implied therein.
This is obviously very major news - so the best way of conveying it is with the official communication from EHN/EHS Publishing Director Chris Moore:
"After more than 55 years in print, Executive Hire News is entering its next chapter.
The March/April issue will be our final printed edition as we transition to a fully digital-first news operation - faster, smarter and built for the way the hire industry works today.
A Digital Platform Designed for a fast-moving, dynamic industry
Print has served us brilliantly for decades, offering authority, permanence and a curated snapshot of the market. But the industry no longer operates in monthly cycles. News breaks daily.
Products launch weekly. Businesses evolve constantly. A digital-first Executive Hire News, powered by the sector’s most influential newsletter, will allow us to match that speed.
From now on, you can expect:
• Regular newsletters delivering the stories and products that matter
• Video content, interviews and on-site reporting
• Podcasts featuring the voices shaping the hire sector
• Richer visuals and deeper storytelling
• More opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers to reach the market instantly
In short, we’re moving from a monthly publication to a continuous conversation.
Putting the Exhibition at the Heart of the Industry
This evolution also strengthens our commitment to the Executive Hire Show - the beating heart of the hire industry.
By bringing our news, insight, video and digital content into closer alignment with the exhibition, we are creating a single, unified hub for the sector:
• A place where innovation is showcased
• A place where the industry meets
• A place where the conversation continues all year round
The Executive Hire Show remains the flagship event for plant and tool hire - and now it will be supported by a digital platform that amplifies its reach and impact all year round.
A More Powerful Way to Reach the Hire Market
For manufacturers, suppliers, dealers and importers, this is a major opportunity.
Our digital platform provides direct access to more than 6,000 hire professionals across the UK and Ireland - with faster delivery, smarter targeting and more measurable impact than ever before.
Our experienced team is here to help you build campaigns that cut through the noise and get results. A member of our team will be in touch shortly to discuss the new opportunities available, and we look forward to continuing to serve this incredible industry.
We remain passionate about the Hire sector and look forward to welcoming you back to Executive Hire Show 2027, 10 & 11 February.
In the meantime, look out for our regular show update.
Warmest wishes,
Chris Moore"
So there it is - something of a bombshell, for sure, but we very much see this as an opportunity to be bigger and better than ever. On that basis, the EHN website will undergo a number of changes in the coming weeks. More details to be announced shortly, but please don't hesitate to get in touch with me or the EHN commercial team if you have have any questions.
Best regards
Andy