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!
As the extreme weather conditions continue to cause chaos with flooding for businesses and communities up and down the country, the hire industry is being increasingly called on for vital pumping and cleaning equipment.
Published: 26/02/2020
Jaama, the UK's leading fleet and asset management software provider, will be highlighting its multi award-winning, industry-leading technology that enables fleets to maximise operating efficiency and ensure compliance at the 2020 Commercial Vehicle Show.
A tower crane hire company has been fined after a worker fell two metres when the podium steps he was working on toppled over.
NightSearcher is celebrating their 30th anniversary and are launching the Solaris Pro, the latest addition to the renowned NightSearcher Solaris floodlight range.
A construction company has been fined after a worker was injured when a water pump set weighing over 700kg fell on him at a construction site.
Jaama has launched a new-look website as the final piece of its brand refresh project undertaken during recent months.
A ground-breaking new hybrid lighting tower prototype took centre stage for Morris Site Machinery on their green-themed stand at this year's Executive Hire Show.
Starting at Executive Hire Show, anyone visiting Point of Rental's stand at a trade show this spring will be doing so for a cause beyond discovering great hire software. As part of their Live EPIC promotion, Point of Rental will be both accepting entries to win a customised bicycle and donating £2 per visitor to MIND, the mental health charity.
Graham Arundell, the Chief Executive Officer of the Hire Association Europe (HAE) and Event Hire Association (EHA), the UK's leading trade associations for the hire industry, is standing down after 13 demanding years at the helm.
Rapid Platforms part of the AFI group of companies has assisted the Duxford Aviation Society with essential maintenance works on aircraft at the Imperial War Museum.
Fairhurst Stone Merchants Ltd has been fined for safety breaches after a vehicle made contact with an uninsulated overhead electric power line.
Hire Association Europe and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA) have partnered with MyKindaFuture, an award-winning specialist that works with employers to attract, place and retain young people, to help the industry counter-balance an ageing workforce.
Site Equip's Charity of the Year for 2019 was St. Michaels Hospice, and over the year they have campaigned and raised just over £5,662.
Rental Equipment Register announced their Innovative Product Award winners on 10th January 2020, naming Point of Rental's ONE App the Silver Award winner and Computer Software category winner.
ABAX, a global telematics supplier, are pleased to announce that they have been certified as a Hire Industry Trusted Supplier (HITS) by the Hire Association Europe (HAE).
A construction company was fined half a million pounds after a father-of-two was killed when a re-enforced concrete slab collapsed underneath him during a demolition project.
Join us in the Jaguar Lounge on Wednesday 5th February where HAE will host a Careers and Skills Workshop. We will cover our ongoing work to address the skills gap and the work being done with schools, colleges and the Department Work & Pensions (DWP). Hire businesses should attend for tips and information and to share ideas and experiences with hire employers.
Software veteran and former Point of Rental Software representative Caleb Yell has been named the new CEO of Rental Hosting. Former CEO Andre Farci left the post to focus on his passion of website building, becoming Rental Hosting's Director of Technology.
Nixon Hire the nationwide supplier of plant, tools, site accommodation and welfare units are increasing their fleet of lighting towers with the addition of twenty-five X-HYBRID SOLAR and two hundred X-ECO LED sets, supplied by MHM Plant.
MCS Rental Software announces a 100% growth in revenue compared to its previous year, with significant sales in its new regions including Germany and Eastern Europe, seeing some big names in the rental market take on the hire software solution.
Following the General Election in December, some ministerial changes were announced but a more significant and far-reaching reshuffle of ministers is now expected during February. There is speculation that this may include changes to some government departments with others being abolished, merged or re-focused. However, we do know that the Brexit department will be abolished on 31st January 2020, when the UK formally leaves the EU.
With demands for energy increasing and a flourishing construction market in Northern and Southern Ireland, Pramac-Generac UK is growing its customer support into the territory with the appointment of a dedicated sales manager, Gavin Myers.
Construction company, Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. was sentenced for safety breaches after worker, Mark Smith, fell 4.8 metres through an unprotected opening.
Niftylift celebrated winning its two Queens Awards, during a ceremony at its Milton Keynes headquarters
UK powered access rental company, Star Platforms, provided three Niftylift Height Rider HR17N articulated boom lifts and a Niftylift HR12N articulated boom lift to the shopping centre in Dudley to put up their Christmas decorations.
GAP Group's investment in 6 tonne and 9 tonne swivel Dual View dumpers is rapidly increasing to meet on-going high utilisation levels from a wide range of industrial sectors.
Lights, camera, action! Morris Site Machinery turned to film making and enlisted a festive favourite to launch two new SMC Genpac generators.
An engineering company has been fined after two workers were seriously injured after being thrown from the chuck of a large vertical boring machine.
The General Election resulted in a considerable 80 seat parliamentary majority for the Conservative Party. There will be a Queen’s Speech on 19th December setting out the legislative agenda for the government, and this is likely to be dominated by measures to enact the UK's exit from the European Union (EU) by 31st January 2020.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at HAE EHA. We look forward to 2020 and working together with you, and all our members, to make it a successful year.
The Hire Awards of Excellence will take place at Grosevnor House, Park Lane, London on Saturday 4th April 2020.
Published: 11/12/2019
The next HAE EHA Golf Day is taking place at Sandford Springs Hotel and Golf Club, Kingsclere, Hampshire on Wednesday 10th June 2020.
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