Articles by Belinda Smart

Six companies achieve HITS certification
Published on: 23 December, 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: 22 December, 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: 18 December, 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: 18 December, 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: 18 December, 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: 16 December, 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: 16 December, 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: 15 December, 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: 14 December, 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: 14 December, 2020
John Hendry joins Australian manufacturer in order to strengthen client partnerships
GAP and Kubota raise charity funds
Published on: 14 December, 2020
GAP Hire solutions and its excavator supplier Kubota have raised over £3000 for construction charity The Lighthouse Club.