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Why join us?
Join from as little as £23 plus VAT per week and unlock exclusive benefits
that could save your business up to £44,000 a year.
With access to industry-leading services, expert support, and valuable discounts,
membership is designed to help your business thrive.
SafeHire Certification
Achieve industry-recognised certification that boosts your business’s credibility and safety standards.
Exclusive Industry Insurance
Safeguard your business with specialist, comprehensive hire industry insurance for complete peace of mind.
Expert Training & Support
Access high-quality training and ongoing support to ensure your team is skilled and your business remains compliant.
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We protect, support and promote our members and make the hire industry a safer place. Together we are stronger.
SafeHire Certification Scheme
SafeHire, provided by HAE EHA Hire Certification Services, is the only certification scheme developed specifically for equipment hire companies. HAE EHA members that successfully achieve SafeHire Certification can gain additional advantages including a head start towards Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Approval, registration on the SSIP Portal, and potential reductions in insurance premiums.
HAE EHA Hire Certification Services is the leading provider of certification solutions tailored to the hire and rental industry. Through its dedicated web platform and comprehensive services, our team supports organisations to achieve higher safety standards, mitigate risks, and ensure continual improvement.
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Hire Awards of Excellence 2026
The Hire Awards of Excellence will be held on Saturday 12th April 2025 at Grosvenor House, London
About Us
Hire Association Europe is the industry leading trade association for the plant, tool and equipment hire sector with membership representing businesses from new start-ups to some of Europe’s largest hire companies.
We want our members to be the best they can so we provide a range of products and services for hire businesses, suppliers and manufacturers. The aim is to protect, support, and build successful businesses, set and improve standards, safeguard end-users, hirers and contractors through our commitment to skills, standards and sustainability.
Our members make construction, groundworks, house building and home improvements possible. If you would like to join our network of over 700 members across the UK and Europe contact the Membership Team.