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.

AFI group of companies, one of the UK's leading powered access specialists, has invested significantly to replace their powered access fleet towards more specialist hybrid or electric equipment to keep up with market demand and comply with increasingly strict emissions regulations.

UK powered access rental company Star Platforms has donated a 4.5m Nano access platform to the charity to support their warehouse operation.

Jaama - the company behind the multi award-winning Key2 operating system - has expanded into new offices as the business continues to reinvest to ensure it remains at the cutting-edge of vehicle and asset management.

GAP Hire Solutions, the UK's largest independent rental company, is continuing to expand with a new addition to its increasing portfolio of specialist divisions that operate nationwide.

A Northamptonshire painting and decorating employer has been sentenced after an employee sustained serious, life-changing injuries after falling from height.

An experienced Sales Executive with an engineering background has joined leading manufacturer and distributor Morris Site Machinery.

Balloo Hire Centres has successfully passed their recent IPAF Rental+ audit for powered access and has been rewarded with the highest quality mark possible, the IPAF Rental+ 'Gold Standard'.

The Steering Group for the Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) Programme is looking for two new representatives.

UK powered access rental company, Star Platforms, has continued to invest in vehicles meeting the latest Euro emission standards with the addition of its first 44 tonne articulated truck serving customers in London, Essex and Kent.

Plant owners across the country are struggling to cope with machine breakdowns caused by fuel problems.

New data released by the Home Office shows 2,808 people were identified as potential victims of modern slavery and were referred into the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) between 1 July and 30 September 2019 (Quarter 3).

Dundalk based rental Company Dromad Hire has been named 'Irish Plant Hire Company of the Year' at the recent annual Construction, Quarry & Recycling Awards 2019.

Ahead of A-Plant's annual Safety Week, the UK's leading tool and equipment hire specialist has commissioned a film that will raise the importance of challenging unsafe practice in the workplace.