Articles by Belinda Smart

Six companies achieve HITS certification
Published on: December 23, 2020
Six UK businesses have recently achieved certification through the HAE EHA Hire Industry Trusted Supplier (HITS) scheme, which benchmarks best practice
H&E appoints president and COO
Published on: December 22, 2020
H&E Equipment Services in the USA has appointed John McDowell Engquist as president and chief operating officer
Altrad results show resilience despite Covid-19
Published on: December 18, 2020
Altrad’s full year results for year ended 31 August 2020 “better than expected” despite a second half decline
EcoNet from Balfour Beatty to reduce site carbon emissions
Published on: December 18, 2020
New EcoNet technology from Balfour Beatty will reduce carbon emissions on construction sites by up to 80%.
Speedy Hire and B&Q expand in-store rental trial
Published on: December 18, 2020
UK DIY retailer B&Q and rental company Speedy are extending a trial of hire outlets within B&Q stores
Point of Rental opens German office
Published on: December 16, 2020
Software company Point of Rental is opening a new office in Germany, its fifth office worldwide
GAP Group relocates its Cornwall depot
Published on: December 16, 2020
UK independent rental company GAP Hire Solutions has relocated its Cornwall, St Austell depot to the nearby town of Bodmin.
Hilti adds to combination hammer range
Published on: December 15, 2020
Hilti has expanded its rotary and combination hammer tool range with the release of the TE 70-ATC/AVR
​Makita adds to cordless range with new earth auger
Published on: December 14, 2020
Power tool manufacturer Makita UK has released a cordless auger designed for earth boring tasks up to 200mm in diameter.
Makinex appoints new account manager
Published on: December 14, 2020
John Hendry joins Australian manufacturer in order to strengthen client partnerships
GAP and Kubota raise charity funds
Published on: December 14, 2020
GAP Hire solutions and its excavator supplier Kubota have raised over £3000 for construction charity The Lighthouse Club.