We are the industry-leading trade association for the event hire industry. We serve over 900 members across the world, providing insurance services, legal advice, training, publicity, safety checks, leaflets, lobbying and much more!
An experienced Sales Executive with an engineering background has joined leading manufacturer and distributor Morris Site Machinery.
Published: 04/12/2019
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.
A family building firm has been fined £225,000 after a 32 year old worker was crushed to death when his dumper truck overturned.
Point of Rental users are an EPIC group - they're empowering, principled, innovative and caring. And at the company's International Conference on Wednesday 13th November, five companies were honored for their contributions to their communities and the industry throughout 2018-19.
Leading manufacturer and distributor Morris Site Machinery has taken on two engineering apprentices as it looks to invest in and develop young talent.
Balloo Hire Centres is proud to launch its latest charity initiative which uses their own machinery branded in the colours of Chest Heart and Stroke.
The problem of air pollution caused by Diesel exhaust fumes has been well publicised. Its most hazardous component is Diesel particulate that, because of its microscopic size, penetrates deep into our lungs, into the bloodstream and around our bodies.
This year marked 50 years of GAP Group and the hire company has been celebrating this golden anniversary throughout 2019 in a number of ways, including being generously gifted a custom-painted gold excavator by Kubota.
Morris Site Machinery, a fifth-generation family run business, is hailing Scotland as one of its best performing territories for sales of its robust site machinery products with sales continuing to grow.
The AFI group of companies has become a recommended supplier to the UK Production and Broadcasting Industry by the prestigious BAFTA Albert Consortium.
Eco-conscious Morris Site Machinery is celebrating a hat trick for its SMC Solar Lighting Tower range with orders, awards and a production milestone.
Norton Clipper has launched the all new CT901 HP power float to its range. Offering high durability and versatility, the floor finishing power tool offers contractors a compact, controlled solution with a heavy-duty finish.
WernerCo UK, leading manufacturer and supplier of the Youngman®, Boss®, Abru® and Werner® branded ladders and access equipment has announced that Justin White has joined the company as Managing Director for its UK business.
UK powered access rental company, Star Platforms, provided Skyjack SJ16, JLG Power Tower and Nano low level platforms to the construction site to complete internal installation works.
GAP Group, the UK-based plant, tool and equipment rental company, has announced record annual profits and turnover in the year the Group celebrates a half-century in business.
Leading Midlands contractor Morris Property has been commissioned to build the new manufacturing plant for sister company Morris Site Machinery after planners gave the go-ahead for the £6million investment at i54.
It can be with the help of FREE breakfast briefings being run across the UK during the next week. But hurry! Time is running out…
Increased environmental awareness and demand for low emission, economical and sustainable equipment were key factors in a successful Showman’s Show for Morris Site Machinery.
JS-Multi Service Oy became the Finnish dealer for Niftylift in June and has now completed a detailed product training program held at Niftylift’s Milton Keynes headquarters in September.
Eveready Hire has expanded their fleet of Trime X-ECO LED lighting towers, with a new investment of twelve sets. This brings their fleet of X-ECO LED units up to forty machines.
A consortium comprising HAE EHA, together with AIF (the Access Industry Forum, the umbrella body for the eleven principal trade bodies in the UK work at height sector), has been awarded funding to improve the hire and work at height sectors’ readiness for a No Deal Brexit on 31st October 2019.
Hire Association Europe (HAE) has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious Business Innovation Awards 2019 for developing V-Hire, the virtual reality training tool for the Hire Industry.
UK powered access rental company, Star Platforms, provided two Skyjack SJ46AJ articulated boom lifts to help with building maintenance and refurbishment to the Georgian mansion.
With more than 130 outlets, located within a number of Buildbase and Plumbase locations, Hirebase is a company committed to offering a professional hire service through the highest quality and standard of tools and equipment.
Executive Hire News extends a warm invitation to you and your colleagues to attend their West & Wales Road Show on Wednesday 4th December from 4.30pm until 7.30pm in the Sequoia Suite, Holiday Inn Hotel, Filton, Bristol, BS16 1QX.
Published: 27/11/2019
The next HAE EHA Golf Day is taking place at Sandford Springs Hotel and Golf Club, Kingsclere, Hampshire on Wednesday 10th June 2020.
The Hire Awards of Excellence 2019 took place at the Grosevnor House Hotel in London on 13th April 2019, hosted superbly by Anton du Beke.
Hire Industry Trusted Suppliers (HITS), designed by HAE and Event Hire Association (EHA), launched on April 1st 2018 with the long-term goal for all supply chain members passing the online assessment and due diligence process needed to achieve ‘Trusted Supplier’ status.
We have 20 modules available covering safety and protection for staff and customers. If you would like a demonstration or further details on how your organisation can use Virtual Reality please contact Paul Gaze on 07718 801327 or email paul.gaze@hae.org.uk
Event Hire Association (EHA) is a Birmingham-based industry-leading trade body representing the event hire industry. Formed in 1974 and often referred to as The Association by its members, EHA represents hire companies and suppliers associated with events or working across the event sector.
Membership provides access to products and services covering all aspects of event hire, including terms & conditions, safety checks, publicity, training, leaflets, and insurance services. Accompanying services include legal and HR advice, lobbying, finance advice plus other necessary documentation and information that will hold organisations in better stead for the long term.
In addition, safeguarding is also made easier for members, who have access to EHA’s essential range of health & safety, accountancy and credit control services. Additional membership benefits include prime opportunities for business evolvement (through training and certification with courses and qualifications), relevant sector codes of practice, financial planning and insurance and the chance to keep updated with industry-appropriate news and happenings through exclusive events, multimedia and printing strategies.
EHA is growing its membership and wants to hear from anyone thinking of starting a business to private limited companies who have been trading for years. Membership is available to companies trading in the following: marquees, lighting, staging, power generators, portable toilets, furniture hire, catering equipment, refrigeration, event organisers and hospitality venues; and includes suppliers and manufacturers who supply the event industry.
To find out more about EHA products and services click here or call 44 (0)121 380 4600.
Our members provide the highest quality and reliable services in the industry. If you hire from a EHA member you can be assured you are hiring from a business who:
If you wish to verify that you are hiring from a EHA member use the Find A Member search tool. Alternatively if you have any questions or concerns contact us.
Event Hire Association
Head Office:
2450 Regents Court
The Crescent
Birmingham Business Park
Solihull
B37 7YE
Company Registration Number 1183652
VAT Registration Number 247709928
Office Hours
Mon - Thurs 0830 - 1730
Fri 0830 - 1600
Membership Application Form
Please complete the membership application form by downloading the PDF (follow the link button below) and complete using one of the following options:
The form must be downloaded first, completed electronically and then use the SUBMIT button on the form.
The form must be downloaded first, print and complete before emailing to membership@eha.org.uk.
All applications are subject to a 2-week cooling off period. During this time the Membership Development team will be in contact to create your full profile and put together your Members Pack.
EHA Membership Form Direct Debit Mandate
Membership rates are calculated based on your company's annual hire turnover, if you require a quote or you have any further queries please contact the Membership Team:
Phone: 44 (0) 121 380 4600
Email: membership@eha.org.uk