The 12th annual Executive Hire Show (7th & 8th February, Ricoh Arena Coventry) attracted record 195 exhibitors and 2,489 unique visitors.

The 12th annual Executive Hire Show is less than a week away (7th and 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK). The Show has become a magnet for hire industry professionals and each year its support grows as the biggest name suppliers to the UK hire industry commit to exhibit – the Show may only be a two-day event, but its reach and its influence continue throughout the hire industry throughout the year.

MCS, the rental solution provider, will launch its latest RM Mobile ‘app’, which is set to become the Depot Manager’s perfect pocket companion.

The 12th annual Executive Hire Show is taking place on the 7th and 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK.

Makinex Construction Products launches in the UK this January and will showcase its range at the Executive Hire Show on 7th and 8th February, Coventry.

Boss Cabins has launched a range of static welfare units to meet high industry demand, with the aim of becoming the number one market supplier over the next 12 months.

Datum is a well-established brand name and product range within the UK and Ireland, supplying both end users and trade organisations with Surveying and Safety equipment and accessories.

Seddons Plant & Engineers will be unveiling the new Honda EU22i Portable Generator on stand C85 at the Executive Hire Show (7th -8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry).

One of the UK’s leading light construction manufacturers, Fairport Construction Equipment (FCE), has made public its affiliation with French company MAC3. As of January 2018, FCE will distribute the comprehensive range of MAC3 pneumatic tools in the UK.

Lyte Ladders & Towers will be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show 2018 for the tenth year in a row.

Altrad Belle report that the new Bulldog 20 Litre Hydraulic Power Pack is 12% more compact than the current offering which makes it small enough to be transported in estate cars or small vans.

Husqvarna will be introducing its new dust and slurry range at Executive Hire Show (7th & 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry).

Chicago Pneumatic will showcase its wide range of portable construction equipment at the 2018 Executive Hire Show (7th & 8th February at the Ricoh Arena Coventry), with hydraulic power packs, energy efficient LED light towers and reliable portable generators to be displayed on stand number B4.

AVANT Tecno UK has announced the long-awaited additions to the AVANT range which will be coming to the Executive Hire Show next month (7th & 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry)

Kubota UK will be using the Executive Hire Show 2018 ( 7th& 8th February at the Ricoh Arena) to officially launch its new KX030-4 mini-excavator – which Kubota say is a powerful machine with a number of innovative features to maximise operational performance.

Off Grid Energy, a leading manufacturer of power solutions for the construction, marine and automotive industries, is set to launch its new Universal Hybrid Power Unit at this year’s Executive Hire Show (7 & 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry).

The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show for the 12th year running since the event’s inception in 2007. The leading trade association for construction plant hire in the UK, the CPA is the principal point of contact for all issues relating to construction plant.

Scott Brothers will be returning to the Executive Hire Show this year showcasing a range of Honeywell Evaporative Air Coolers and the new partnership with Meaco for commercial dehumidifiers. The Meaco range spans from the 38litre steel housed 38LM to the 60litre Rota Moulded 60L.

Kranlyft UK the Master distributor for Maeda Mini Cranes in Europe will be exhibiting Maeda Mini Cranes at the 2018 Executive Hire Show (7&8 February at the Ricoh Arena Coventry).

Tufftruk come to the Hire Show 2018 with the new All Wheel Drive powered barrow, the “Quadro”. Which according to Tufftruk, is a very capable, compact and robust machine.

Vanguard™ will showcase the petrol powered EFI 37HP engine at the upcoming Executive Hire Show (7-8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry), the unit has been specifically designed and engineered to deliver durable performance making it an ideal power source for rugged and hardworking landscape equipment.

STIHL will be attending next year’s Executive Hire Show (7th & 8th February 2018 Ricoh Arena Coventry) with what the company describes as ‘impressive’ new cordless tools, including its expanded Pro Cordless range, as the popularity of the technology continues to grow in the plant hire industry.

At the Executive Hire Show 2018 (7&8 February Ricoh Arena Coventry), JCB will showcase some of the first site dumpers to roll off the new production line at its World Headquarters in Staffordshire.

Visitors to next year’s Executive Hire Show in Coventry, England from 7-8 February 2018, will be able to see the latest products for the plant and tool hire industry from Bobcat and Doosan Portable Power on Stand Number B115. They include the Bobcat 1.7 tonne E17z Zero Tail Swing (ZTS) canopy excavator and, being shown at the exhibition for the first time, the new G20IIIA generator and 7/31+ compressor generator incorporating a new 8.5 kVA on-board generator from Doosan Portable Power.

Sumner Manufacturing is pleased to announce the UK launch of parent company Southwire’s range of jobsite storage solutions.

Executive Hire Show Radiodetection have been at the forefront of reducing utility strikes since launching the first Cable Avoidance Tool in the 1970s. Innovations such as depth readout, StrikeAlert and simultaneous Dual Frequency locating ensure that operators find more utilities, without making their locating activities complicated.

Genquip Groundhog are returning to the Ricoh Arena on stand D110 on February 7 & 8. Peter Beach Genquip sales & marketing said that “We are very much looking forward to what 2018 and Brexit has to offer the rental and manufacturing industry over the coming years!”

Exhibiting under their EasyCabin brand, AJC Trailers, the award-winning manufacturer of mobile and static welfare and accommodation units, are getting ready to launch another new product to the UK hire market at the 2018 Executive Hire Show (7th -8th February at the Ricoh Arena Coventry).

On February 7-8, 2018, Snorkel UK will be showcasing Snorkel’s line of low-level scissor lifts at the upcoming Executive Hire Show in Coventry, UK.

Ecovolve designs and manufactures compact electrical/green machinery. The electric dumper range (ED800, ED1000 and ED1500) from Ecovolve are versatile new machines, capable of operating both indoors and out.

A&Y Equipment will be displaying a variety of models made with the hire industry in mind on stand B45 at the Executive Hire Show 2018 at the Ricoh Arena 7-8 February 2018.

Hire companies are looking for assets that will last a long time, require minimal maintenance and offer a high residual value. Western Global understand that having a versatile fleet which can be rented across different markets is also a key factor. Western’s fuel tanks and water bowsers meet these requirements and have become the ‘hidden heroes’ of hire fleets. With minimal maintenance, high utilisation, and fast ROI, fuel and water storage tanks are a proven revenue source in the hire industry.

C.Scope will be attending the Executive Hire Show in 2018 for the first time (7-8 February 2018, Ricoh Arena Coventry). The company manufacture cable avoidance and cable detection equipment which C.Scope say – ‘could be an excellent addition to a hirers plant and equipment catalogue’. EHS visitors looking to add pipe and cable avoidance equipment to their hire fleet the company can offer specially tailored hire industry packages.

At the Executive Hire Show in February The Preparation Group, a leading expert in environmentally friendly solutions for surface preparation, polishing, cleaning and dust containment, is showcasing its new MSS 150 Multi-Surface Stripper, the ultimate floor removal solution.

Makinex say that the company provides innovative construction products to the global construction industry. The products are Australian-designed solutions which are designed to vastly increase productivity by providing faster, easier and safer ways for getting difficult jobs done.

More Hire companies are adding high value portable crimping and cutting equipment for the electrical termination market, bringing the advantages of speed of operation, accuracy, ergonomics and certification to their customers

Husqvarna Construction Products are a major supplier of products and diamond tools to hire companies all over the UK and will once again be exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show in 2018. The focus for the Show will be dust and slurry management as well as showcasing new and existing products.

Executive Hire Show exhibitor, Point of Rental Software provides smart, scalable hire software to over 4,700 depots of all sizes and industries. The company has offices in the UK, USA, and Australia, and offers the global hire industry award-winning products designed to streamline hire operations. Point of Rental will be on stand C125 at the 2018 EHS taking place on 7th & 8th February at the Ricoh Arena Coventry.

Executive Hire Show exhibitor, Trailer Engineering, manufacture a full range of Water Bowsers and Fuel Bowsers ranging from 24 gallons to several thousand gallons, with over 40 years’ experience of manufacturing all types of tankers and trailers, exporting to countries all over the world.......

STIHL will be attending next year’s Executive Hire Show (7th 8th February 2018 Ricoh Arena Coventry) with what the company describes as ‘impressive’ new cordless tools, including its expanded Pro Cordless range, as the popularity of the technology continues to grow in the plant hire industry. The introduction of a new AR 1000 Lithium-Ion backpack battery will be welcome news to professionals who need to use STIHL’s cordless products.....

Executive Hire Show Exhibitor, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has released new operational safety guidance entitled ‘Staying Safe When Operating Forward Tipping Dumpers’ which is principally aimed at operators for refresher training purposes. The publication has been released following a number of recent serious incidents involving Forward Tipping Dumpers, key factors of which include overturning of dumpers and individuals being struck by dumpers.....

NightSearcher first exhibited at the EHS this year- after a successful inaugural show the company will be returning to the Executive Hire Show once again on 7th & 8th February 2018 at the Ricoh Arena Coventry. In 1989 Colin Howard, managing director, began manufacturing NightSearcher products, designing and specialising in rechargeable lighting solutions. These products were specifically supplied to the uniform and industrial markets, where NightSearcher has developed a high reputation.....

The Diaquip QHS-350 is a powerful Wet & Dry 14ӯ Electric Hand Saw which Diaquip say has been built for maximum reliability, power and performance. Its huge popularity amongst drilling and sawing professionals has led to its introduction in the Tool Hire market and Diaquip have reported that from its very inception the QHS-350 has proved a resounding success which continues to grow......

Executive Hire Show exhibitor, Makita has added two new SDS+ rotary hammer drills to the ever-expanding inventory of cordless tools. The new 10.8v model will generate 4,900 impacts per minute whilst the beefy 18v model will punch a 17mm hole into concrete. The new Makita HR140D rotary hammer drill further extends the increasingly popular 10.8v cordless range of tools. This new 14mm CXT machine generates 1 joule of impact energy and up to 4,900 ipm, all from a small and compact machine that weighs just 2.6kg......

Vp plc has announced today that is has acquired of the entire issued share capital of Brandon Hire Group Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries for a cash consideration of £41.6m, payable on completion and assumed net debt of approximately £27.2m. The acquisition has been funded from new banking facilities with the Group’s lenders.

V-TUF Ltd, a Lincoln based manufacturer of cleaning and health related equipment, has launched a cost-effective dust extraction vacuum into the market which will feature on the company’s stand (V43) at the forthcoming Executive Hire Show (7 & 8 February 2018, Ricoh Arena Coventry) Eugene Buchner, Business Development Director for V-TUF Ltd, commented...

Last month marked a significant anniversary for Dumper manufacturer and Executive Hire Show exhibitor Thwaites, as 80-years ago manufacturing began at its Leamington Spa plant. The evolution of the brand has seen it develop from an agricultural innovator in the 1930’s, to the company that supported the rebuilding of Britain in the late 1940’s, with the invention and production of the first dumper to enter the UK market.....

Construction dust is a silent killer – warns Morris Site Machinery’s Sales Director Richard Denholm. Here he gives the Executive Hire Show’s visitors and exhibitors top ten tips which might possibly save lives… With the news that construction dust claims 500 lives a year on construction sites, more action needs to be taken to increase awareness and improve safety in the workplace as well as on site......

Recently, Emmitt Plant made the decision to review the way they were managing their business and switched to leading hire software provider, inspHire. Luke Findlay, Director at Emmitt Plant said “All our data is now stored in a single comprehensive system. Our efficiency has greatly improved and we are now able to easily provide customers with the high level of service they desire”.......

Zappshelter is returning to the Executive Hire Show for the 2nd year running (7th & 8th February 2018, Ricoh Arena Coventry). The Zappshelter system, which is a revolutionary system for providing rapid cover for a range of on-site applications, both temporary and permanent.

This powerful, anti-glare next generation lamp head is the latest from Morris Site Machinery’s innovative design team. The company has is confident that this new lamp will be game changer for the industry.

The Executive Hire Show event team recently held its annual exhibitor ‘Kick off’ meeting which took place at the Shows’ established home at the Ricoh Arena Coventry – in the heart of the Midlands. Hosted by Show Director, Craig Donovan, the event was well attended by many of the EHS’s exhibitors both old and new. Craig Donovan announced that the Show (7th & 8th February 2018, Ricoh Arena Coventry) was well ahead of schedule in terms of sales than at this point in previous years with an impressive 169 exhibitors already signed up for the 2018 Show....