International Rental Exchange

September 6, 2010 by jenhae

This week we see the start of the next international rental exchange.  Thomas Marley from Marley Hire Shop in Portadown is the exchange participant.  On 7th September he will be making his way to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to spend 5 weeks with Alan Wismer, the owner of George’s Tool Rental.  The Wismer’s will be the host store and host family for this exchange.

 Thomas will work in their store to learn about the American equipment rental business and will share ideas from the perspective of his rental experience and family rental business in Ireland.  A list of questions will be drawn up by both Thomas and Alan in order to learn from each other.  This will create a daily schedule for Thomas during his work day.

 On 14th October Thomas will then be flying to Chicago to attend ARA’s Leadership Conference.  The ARA foundation administers the international rental exchange programme on behalf of the Global Rental Alliance, without the financial support of the involved Alliance member associations, this programme would not exist.  ARA is the hosting association and HAE is the home association for this exchange.  The exchange will end on 18th October.

 HAE would like to wish Thomas the best of luck with the exchange and hopes that the information he learns will benefit both himself and other rental companies within the UK.  We would also like to thank Alan Wismer for taking part in this exchange and hope that his company will also benefit from the ideas being shared.

 Keep watching this space for regular updates as Thomas progresses!

Membership Development on the Road in July and August

August 16, 2010 by timmunslow

Slight regional variation in July: I travelled North of the border to visit Scotland, trying to meet as many members and prospective members as possible. 

I started in the Edinburgh region, covering Airdrie, Alloa, Biggar, Falkirk, Greenock, Kirkcaldy and onto Glasgow.  I then headed South again, through Ayr and Kilmarnock visiting a complete cross section of our members.  Altogether I visited 36 Plant & Tool, 4 Catering, 2 Power, 13 Audio Visual, 4 Marquee and 5 Supplier.

Due to the holiday season, August will be spent mainly office orientated, however I will be out in early September:

IOG Saltex 2010, the UK’s Number 1 open space management event is back at The Royal Windsor Racecourse from the 7 – 9 September. This dynamic show features live demonstrations, tried and tested products as well as the latest innovations in grounds care, sports facilities, amenities, landscaping and estate management.

HAE and EHA will be attending the show this year and would welcome visits from members and non members alike.  We will be happy to answer your queries on membership or any other related topics whilst we are at the show.

Come and see us with Hirebase at Q04

If you’ll be at the show exhibiting, maybe we can arrange to visit to you on your stand.  If you’d like to arrange a visit at the show or an appointment to pop onto the stand, drop me an email to tim.munslow@hae.org.uk or call me on 44 (0) 121 380 4605. 

I’ll be back on the road later in September so if you would like me to come and visit you to discuss the prospect of joining HAE or EHA, or if you’re already with us and would like to learn how to make the most of your membership, drop me an email to tim.munslow@hae.org.uk or call me on 44 (0) 121 380 4605.

Hope to see you soon

Tim

HAE responds to Budget

June 23, 2010 by hireperson10

HAE has today commented on the Budget welcoming the attempt to get the public finances into balance, but concerned about the impact of cuts to key infrastructure and other renewal projects vital for the UK economy. Our press release can be found at http://tinyurl.com/333ekav

Membership Development in May

May 31, 2010 by timmunslow

Who did I see in May?  I thought you might like to read about the people I’ve been visiting:

Lets see now, in May I visited the Leicester area (in no particular order):

  • Harborough Tool Hire
  • Abacus Hire Centre
  • 4h Solutions
  • Terratruck Distribution Services
  • Parker Hire Services
  • Scaffold Services Ltd
  • Guardsman Ltd
  • PJC Plant Services (Leicester)Ltd
  • Premier Plant Tool Hire & Sales
  • HI-Gear Ltd
  • Zip Tool Hire centre
  • CTE UK Ltd
  • BTE Plant Sales
  • William Davis Ltd
  • Premier Tool Hire & Sales
  • Topcon (GB) Ltd

I also visited the Nottingham area:

  • Leivers & Millership [New Branch opened]
  • Industrial Diamond Services
  • Hirebase
  • Seddons (Plant Engineers) Ltd
  • Frankey
  • PRS Hire Services
  • Advance Tool Hire
  • Atom Tool Hire
  • Express Tool Hire
  • Brandon Hire
  • Travis Perkins
  • Sinbad Tools Ltd
  • Champion hire

I also went to the Derby area:

  • Trent Audio Visual Solutions
  • Plant & Crossman
  • Quadrant Visual Solutions
  • Total Hire & Sales Ltd
  • Champion Hire Ltd
  • Banner Plant Ltd
  • Survey & Lasers Ltd
  • Manor Plant Hire
  • Jewson Tool Hire
  • Bolts Tool Hire
  • Hire Station
  • Climate Hire & Sales
  • Brandon Hire

I’m back on the road in June and July, if you’re a member or you’re interested in joining and would like me to pop in – please don’t hesitate to let me know.  You can reach me on 0121 380 4605 or email tim.munslow@hae.org.uk

See you soon!

Tim

Queen's Speech – highlights for the hire industry

May 25, 2010 by haeblog

Academies Bill – more schools to be offered this option
Airport Economic Regulation Bill – to improve competitiveness of Uk airports

Decentralisation & Localism Bill – Councils to get more powers over housing & planning decisions

Energy & Green Economy Bill – promoting energy efficiency, incl smart meters

Financial Reform Bill – regulation of banks moves back to Bank of England from FSA

NIC Bill – blocks the 2011 1% rise for employers

Office of Budget Responsibility Bill – statutory backing

Pension & Savings Bill – phase out default retirement age and sets timetable for new state pension age (to be agreed after review), restores earnings & state pension link from 2012

Welfare Reform Bill – a single welfare-to-work scheme

Mark Bradshaw
HAE Public Affairs

Hire Awards 2010 Winners Announced!

May 12, 2010 by haeblog

The best of the hire industry gathered for the sector’s leading annual awards evening at a showcase event in London on 8 May.

The evening started with a Champagne Reception on the gazebo overlooking the magnificent backdrop of a truly beautiful hotel.  Guests were then called to the Grand Ballroom for a sumptuous four course Gala Dinner before the Awards Ceremony began. 

The Hire Awards of Excellence 2010

The Hire Awards of Excellence 2010

Twelve awards were up for grabs at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2010, organised by HAE and EHA, two associations that together serve the entire hire industry and hosted by Bob Mills. 

Our winners and those highly commended joined on stage for a group shot!

Our winners and those highly commended joined on stage for a group shot!

The Hire Awards of Excellence 2010 winners were:

Tool, Equipment and Plant Hire Company of the Year (over five outlets), sponsored by HAE Insurance Services: 

Winner: Lavendon Access Services

Lavendon collect their trophy from HAE Insurance Services

Lavendon collect their trophy from HAE Insurance Services

High Commendation: Hirebase 

Hirebase receive their High Commendation from HAE Insurance Services

Hirebase receive their High Commendation from HAE Insurance Services

Tool, Equipment and Plant Hire Company of the Year (up to five outlets), sponsored by Yell:

Winner: Total Hire & Sales 

Total Hire & Sales receive their trophy

Total Hire & Sales receive their trophy

Event Hire Company of the Year (multiple outlets):

Winner: Ev-ent Hire

Ev-ent Hire receive their award from Graham Arundell

Ev-ent Hire receive their award from Graham Arundell

High Commendation: Saville Audio Visual

Saville Audio Visual collect their High Commendation from Graham Arundell

Saville Audio Visual collect their High Commendation from Graham Arundell

Event Hire Company of the Year (single outlet)

Winner: Allens Catering Hire Services

Allens Catering Hire receive their award - second year running!

Allens Catering Hire receive their award - second year running!

Hire Industry Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Speedy – voted for by the members:

Winner: Higher Concept Software

Higher Concept Software receive their award from Speedy

Higher Concept Software receive their award from Speedy

High Commendation: The Hire Supply Company

The Hire Supply Company ask Robert Aplin to collect their High Commendation from Speedy

The Hire Supply Company asked Robert Aplin to collect their High Commendation from Speedy

Hire Industry Catalogue of the Year, sponsored by FT Print Solutions:

Winner: GAP Group

GAP Group collect their award from FT Print Solutions

GAP Group collect their award from FT Print Solutions

High Commendation: Hirebase

Hirebase collect their High Commendation from FT Print Solutions

Hirebase collect their High Commendation from FT Print Solutions

Hire Industry Website of the Year:

Winnerwww.hss.com/livehire from HSS Hire

HSS Hire win Hire Industry Website of the Year

HSS Hire win Hire Industry Website of the Year

Excellence in Customer Care:

Winner: HSS Hire

HSS Hire win the award for Excellence in Customer Care

HSS Hire win the award for Excellence in Customer Care

High Commendation: SHC Hire Centres

SHC Hire Centres receive a High Commendation for Excellence in Customer Care

SHC Hire Centres receive a High Commendation for Excellence in Customer Care

Excellence in Training, sponsored by HireTrain:

Winner: SHC Hire Centres

SHC Hire Centres receive their award from HireTrain

SHC Hire Centres receive their award from HireTrain

High Commendation: Speedy

Speedy receive their High Commendation from HireTrain

Speedy receive their High Commendation from HireTrain

Effective Health and Safety Management, sponsored by PASMA: 

Winner: Lavendon Access Services

Lavendon Access Services receive their award from PASMA

Lavendon Access Services receive their award from PASMA

Environmental Initiative:

Winner: Speedy

Speedy win the award for Environmental Initiative

Speedy win the award for Environmental Initiative

Best Product of the Year, sponsored by HSS Hire

Winner: Pike Signals, XLelipse Traffic Lights

Pike Signals pick up the trophy for Best Product from HSS Hire

Pike Signals pick up the trophy for Best Product from HSS Hire

OFT launches new approach for business advice

April 28, 2010 by haeblog
The OFT has today issued its first advice under a new process allowing it to give firms clarity on certain competition law issues.
Under the Short-form Opinion process the OFT aims to provide guidance, within a prompt timetable, to businesses seeking clarity on how the law applies to prospective collaboration agreements between competitors which raise novel or unresolved competition issues. Further details can be found on the OFT website: http://www.oft.gov.uk/shared_oft/press_release_attachments/SFO.pdf
Mark Bradshaw
HAE/EHA Policy, Press & Public Affairs

Membership Development on the Road #3

April 1, 2010 by haeblog

Spring is in the air, the wheels are still turning  and I have been crossing the snow covered regions yet again.  The signs are that people are starting to see some new business; great news considering the tough times of recent past. 

Areas I covered in March include: Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Preston, Blackpool, Lancaster, Stafford, Telford, Bradford, Skipton, Hereford and Shrewsbury.

I have been visiting a variety of companies within the hire industry; trailer hire, catering hire, power hire, audio visual hire, tool hire and suppliers to the hire industry – a combination of members and non-members.

I’ll be back on the road in April – if you would like me to come and visit you to discuss the prospect of joining HAE or EHA, or if you’re already with us and would like more information on the benefits you’re entitled to as a member company, just give me a call on 44(0) 121 380 4605.

Hope to see you soon

Tim Munslow, Membership Development Executive

Membership Development on the Road #2

March 4, 2010 by haeblog

The wheels have been turning again and I have been crossing the snow covered regions yet again.

Areas I have covered in February: Crewe,Wrexham,Chester,Liverpool, Southport,Wolverhampton,Coventry and Leamington Spa.

I have beenvisiting a variety of companies within the hire industry; 3 trailer hire, 10 catering hire, 1 power hire, 1 audio visual hire,1 marquee hire, 32 tool hire companies and 8 suppliers to the hire industry – a combination of members and non-members.

I was also able to meet a great number of hire and supply companies at the Executive Hire Show Coventry at the beginning of the month 

I’ll be back on the road in March – if you would like me to come and visit you to discuss the prospect of joining HAE or EHA, or if you’re already with us and would like more information on the benefits you’re entitled to as a member company, give me a call on 44(0) 121 380 4605.

See you soon

Tim Munslow, Membership Development Executive

Membership Development on the Road #1

February 2, 2010 by haeblog

Starting the New Year off, come rain or snow, I have taken to the road.

Areas I have covered in January:  Bristol, Peterborough, Ipswich, South Shields, Middlesborough, Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Oxford.

I have beenvisiting a variety of companies within the hire industry; 4 trailer hire, 8 catering hire, 3 power hire, 2 audio visual hire, 19 tool hire companies and 8 suppliers to the hire industry – a combination of members and non-members. 

I’ll be back on the road in February – if you would like me to come and visit you to discuss the prospect of joining HAE or EHA, or if you’re already with us and would like more information on the benefits you’re entitled to as a member company, give me a call on 44(0) 121 380 4605. 

See you soon

Tim Munslow, Membership Development Executive