We are the industry-leading trade association for the plant and tool hire sector. We serve over 900 members across the world, providing insurance services, legal advice, training, publicity, safety checks, leaflets, lobbying and much more!
The AFI group of companies has become a recommended supplier to the UK Production and Broadcasting Industry by the prestigious BAFTA Albert Consortium.
Published: 06/11/2019
Eco-conscious Morris Site Machinery is celebrating a hat trick for its SMC Solar Lighting Tower range with orders, awards and a production milestone.
Norton Clipper has launched the all new CT901 HP power float to its range. Offering high durability and versatility, the floor finishing power tool offers contractors a compact, controlled solution with a heavy-duty finish.
WernerCo UK, leading manufacturer and supplier of the Youngman®, Boss®, Abru® and Werner® branded ladders and access equipment has announced that Justin White has joined the company as Managing Director for its UK business.
UK powered access rental company, Star Platforms, provided Skyjack SJ16, JLG Power Tower and Nano low level platforms to the construction site to complete internal installation works.
GAP Group, the UK-based plant, tool and equipment rental company, has announced record annual profits and turnover in the year the Group celebrates a half-century in business.
Leading Midlands contractor Morris Property has been commissioned to build the new manufacturing plant for sister company Morris Site Machinery after planners gave the go-ahead for the £6million investment at i54.
It can be with the help of FREE breakfast briefings being run across the UK during the next week. But hurry! Time is running out…
Increased environmental awareness and demand for low emission, economical and sustainable equipment were key factors in a successful Showman’s Show for Morris Site Machinery.
JS-Multi Service Oy became the Finnish dealer for Niftylift in June and has now completed a detailed product training program held at Niftylift’s Milton Keynes headquarters in September.
Eveready Hire has expanded their fleet of Trime X-ECO LED lighting towers, with a new investment of twelve sets. This brings their fleet of X-ECO LED units up to forty machines.
A consortium comprising HAE EHA, together with AIF (the Access Industry Forum, the umbrella body for the eleven principal trade bodies in the UK work at height sector), has been awarded funding to improve the hire and work at height sectors’ readiness for a No Deal Brexit on 31st October 2019.
Hire Association Europe (HAE) has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious Business Innovation Awards 2019 for developing V-Hire, the virtual reality training tool for the Hire Industry.
UK powered access rental company, Star Platforms, provided two Skyjack SJ46AJ articulated boom lifts to help with building maintenance and refurbishment to the Georgian mansion.
With more than 130 outlets, located within a number of Buildbase and Plumbase locations, Hirebase is a company committed to offering a professional hire service through the highest quality and standard of tools and equipment.
Generac Mobile® is pleased to announce its partnership with Trackunit A/S to create an exclusive telemetry system for the lighting tower sector.
The national equipment hire group, GAP Hire Solutions, has extended its hire fleet of site lighting towers following the purchase in excess of a further two hundred X-ECO LED sets from Trime UK Limited.
Leading manufacturer and distributor Morris Site Machinery has appointed Keith Godfrey to the new role of Key Accounts Manager to strengthen links with customers throughout the UK.
MHM Plant, a nationwide leading supplier of lighting towers, is busily preparing for the forthcoming 'lighting season' following a significant investment in a wide range of site lighting solutions.
Hire software provider inspHire set to supercharge businesses as market-leading sales analytics and CRM tool Vecta joins their product portfolio.
GAP Hire Solutions is ecstatic to announce the continuance of its youth sports club sponsorship programme for the third year running.
A brand new 100% recycled and 100% recyclable plastic cup is being launched at this year’s Showman's Show. The rubbish cup is the UK’s first zero waste, carbon neutral plastic cup and will feature on Grist Environmental Event Service’s stand.
In readiness for the forthcoming lighting season, Rocket Rentals, the Gloucester based hirer of tools; access and plant, have invested in twenty-seven lighting towers supplied by MHM Plant.
BAM Nuttall, the UK based supplier of civil engineering services, has invested in a further thirty lighting towers from the Cambridgeshire manufacturer and supplier, Trime (UK) Limited.
Andy Gilman, Director at Arcotherm, was delighted to be involved in this year's Parliamentary Review.
Saint-Gobain Abrasives UK has been named an approved Hire Industry Trusted Supplier (HITS) by Hire Association Europe (HAE).
If you are an event or festival manager and you are driven to seek out the most sustainable equipment for your next project, then a visit to Stand 190, Avenue C must be your first port of call.
Dacorum Borough Council has been fined for exposing seven grounds maintenance workers to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), caused by excessive use of power tools.
On 12th September 2019, GAP's Joint Managing Director Iain Anderson and Senior SHE Advisor Malcolm Campbell collected the RoSPA Gold Award at a gala ceremony held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Glasgow.
HAE EHA Conference Holywell Park, Loughborough, Tuesday 1st October 2019
HAE EHA has revealed the full, exciting line-up of guest speakers adding their insight and take on events affecting the Hire Industry at the third annual Conference at Loughborough on 1st October, which is themed around collaborate, innovate and inspire.
HSS Hire, Oakland House, 76 Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0PQ
Thursday 7th November 2019 (13:00 – 16:30)
Employing Ex-offenders to Address the Skills Gap in Construction
Published: 15/10/2019
Mercure (formerly Thistle) Haydock Hotel, Manchester M6 Motorway, Junction 23 Calling All Hirers: Executive Hire Road Shows
Tuesday 12th November 2019 (16:00 – 19:30)
AIF National Working at Height Conference WORKING AT HEIGHT: ACCESS FOR LIFE
Thursday, 14 November 2019 - AJ Bell Stadium, Salford
Holiday Inn Hotel, Bristol, M32 Motorway Junction 1 / M4 Motorrway Junction 19 Calling All Hirers: Executive Hire Road Shows
Wednesday 4th December 2019 (16:00 – 19:30)
The next HAE EHA Golf Day is taking place at Sandford Springs Hotel and Golf Club, Kingsclere, Hampshire on Wednesday 10th June 2020.
The Hire Awards of Excellence 2019 took place at the Grosevnor House Hotel in London on 13th April 2019, hosted superbly by Anton du Beke.
The Hire 2019: Collaborate. Innovate. Inspire. Click to find out more and book your places.
Hire Industry Trusted Suppliers (HITS), designed by HAE and Event Hire Association (EHA), launched on April 1st 2018 with the long-term goal for all supply chain members passing the online assessment and due diligence process needed to achieve ‘Trusted Supplier’ status.
We have 20 modules available covering safety and protection for staff and customers. If you would like a demonstration or further details on how your organisation can use Virtual Reality please contact Paul Gaze on 07718 801327 or email paul.gaze@hae.org.uk
Hire Association Europe (HAE) was formed in 1974 and often referred to as The Association by its members. HAE is a Birmingham-based industry-leading trade body representing plant, tool and equipment hire with a membership base of 800 members based in the UK, Europe and across other parts of the world.
HAE assists businesses, from sole traders to larger independent and privately owned organisations, by providing operational resources to support the hire industry. Membership provides access to products and services covering all aspects of hire, including terms & conditions, safety checks, publicity, equipment, responsibilities and general day-to-day requirements. Accompanying services include legal advice, training, publicity, safety checks, leaflets, lobbying and finance advice; necessary documentation and information that will hold organisations in better stead for the long term. In addition, safeguarding can also be made easier for members, who have access to HAE’s essential range of health & safety, economical and credit control services.
All members are invited to become part of a board with the choice of Tool, Plant & Equipment Board, Event Equipment Board or the Supply Chain Industry Board. Alternatively, members are able to take part in a technical panel to review and develop new practices which impact the industry and subsequently, their own business.
To find out more about HAE products and services click here or call 44 (0)121 380 4600.
Our members provide the highest quality and reliable services in the industry. If you hire from a HAE member you can be assured you are hiring from a business who:-
If you wish to verify that you are hiring from a HAE member use the Find A Member search tool. Alternatively if you have any questions or concerns contact us.
Hire Association Europe
Head Office:
2450 Regents Court
The Crescent
Birmingham Business Park
Solihull
B37 7YE
Company Registration Number 1183652
VAT Registration Number 247709928
Office Hours
Mon - Thurs 0830 - 1730
Fri 0830 - 1600
Membership Application Form
Please complete the membership application form by downloading the PDF (follow the link button below) and complete using one of the following options:
The form must be downloaded first, completed electronically and then use the SUBMIT button on the form.
The form must be downloaded first, print and complete before emailing to membership@hae.org.uk.
All applications are subject to a 2-week cooling off period. During this time the Membership Development team will be in contact to create your full profile and put together your Members Pack.
HAE Membership Form Direct Debit Mandate
Membership rates are calculated based on your company's annual hire turnover, if you require a quote or you have any further queries please contact the Membership Team:
Phone: 44 (0) 121 380 4600
Email: membership@hae.org.uk