We are the industry-leading trade association for the event hire industry. We serve over 800 members across the world, providing insurance services, legal advice, training, publicity, safety checks, leaflets, lobbying and much more!
Both the UK and Italy teams from the Trime Group are finalising their preparations to exhibit four of their brand new innovations at this year’s Bauma – described by the organisers as the “The World's Leading Trade Fair for Construction Machinery”.
Published: 21/03/2019
Point of Rental today announced that it has integrated its Syrinx software product with Sage Pay, allowing users to provide a one-step credit card payment option to its customers.
The site lighting specialists, Illumin8 Lights, are gearing up for a busy summer season, with the purchase of another fleet of X-ECO LED lighting towers supplied by the Cambridgeshire company, Trime UK Limited.
Morris Site Machinery has agreed to acquire a flagship site adjacent to Jaguar Land Rover at the i54 Technology-based Business Park just minutes from the M6 in Wolverhampton.
In an update to apprenticeship reforms announced in the Budget, employers will see the co-investment rate cut by a half from 10% to 5% from April 1st 2019. At the same time, levy-paying employers are able to share more levy funds across their supply chains with the maximum amount rising from 10% to 25%.
The Prime Minister’s Brexit Deal, with some further last-minute clarifications about the ‘backstop’ and the UK’s future relationship with the EU, has suffered a second comprehensive defeat in Parliament.
Anglo American Oil Company Ltd are distributors of Aspen fuel in the UK. Aspen is a Swedish producer of specialist fuels for machinery which sets out to be better for man, machine and environment.
Dundalk based company Dromad Hire helps raise critical funds for Dublin’s Mater Hospital. The nationwide supplier of Access Platforms & General Tool Hire, partnered up with their employee and the company’s Sales & Business Development Manager Pierce Martin.
Leading equipment manufacturer Morris Site Machinery has been awarded ‘Trusted Supplier’ status in recognition of its quality and commitment to best practice.
A civil engineering contractor has been fined after an employee of Balfour Beatty Group Employment Limited was fatally injured when he was struck on the body by a wheeled excavator.
One of the UK's leading powered access specialists, AFI group of companies has welcomed a new report new report urging the Government and the construction industry to undertake a major review of work at height culture.
The Carbon Trust Green Business Fund is the energy efficiency support service that provides direct funded support through energy assessments, training workshops, and energy saving equipment procurement support to small and medium sized companies in England, Scotland and Wales.
From April 8th 2019, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London will launch. The ULEZ is central to the Mayor of London’s plans improve the health of Londoners by reducing rising air pollution levels.
Independent, family run hire company Miles Hire have been recognised for their excellent customer service at a recent industry event in Coventry. The firm, run by brothers Darren and Ryan Miles, won the award for “Outstanding Customer Service” at the Executive Hire Show at the Ricoh Arena.
The UK’s leading manufacturer of access equipment, WernerCo, has announced the appointment of Access Platform Sales (APS) as its exclusive distribution partner for its BoSS® X-SERIES in the UK & Ireland.
The AFI group of companies has been presented with an International Safety Award for protecting its employees from the risk of injury and ill health at work.
Mash Media managing director Julian Agostini has announced that the organiser’s premier exhibitions, International Confex, Event Production Show and PA Show, will move to ExCeL London in 2020.
inspHire, is excited to announce the appointment of Martin Bestwick as Sales Director. Martin’s promotion from General Manager coincides with the rental software providers recent acquisition by Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) and is geared towards inspHire further strengthening its position as market leader in the UK and strategically enhancing its global brand presence.
Morris Site Machinery will show it means business on the international stage when it debuts two new portable lighting products and showcases world-class equipment at Bauma 2019.
UK powered access platform rental company, Star Platforms, provided articulated boom lifts and scissor lifts to the site which is set to open next month.
The Forum states that only £30.24bn of the £413bn of road; rail and energy projects previously announced by government are proposed schemes, with a realistic chance of being developed.
Innovative new products and our new Managing Director took the spotlight on our stand at this year’s Executive Hire Show.
We used the event to launch our next generation SMC TL90 Evolve lighting tower and SMC TL60 Solar Trolley light. Our Managing Director Allan Binstead took to the stage on the Show’s Innovation Trail bringing to life why the sustainable Solar Tower had rightfully earned its place as a finalist.
In November 2018, GAP Group’s Learning & Development team organised and hosted an apprentice event which took place at Lake Windermere, Cumbria. A group of Fitters and Hire & Sales Coordinators approaching the end of their apprenticeships took part in challenges and activities, developed specifically for GAP by the Brathay event organisers. The focus of the event was on improving and building confidence, team building skills, efficiency, problem solving and personal development.
One of the UK's leading powered access specialists, AFI group of companies has expanded their in-house transport delivery fleet by announcing a £1m investment in premium brand Scania.
UK powered access platform rental company, Star Platforms, has worked with Wood Street Walls CIC to provide a Skyjack 6832 Rough Terrain (RT) scissor lift for their recent project; Madge Gill mural.
This year, the European Rental Awards are being held on the 15th May in Madrid, Spain. These prestigious awards are held to celebrate the successes in the industry.
Timed to coincide with the Executive Hire Show being held on the 6th and 7th February at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, HAE EHA's National Hire Week (commencing 4th February) aims to raise public awareness on the vital role hire plays in the UK.
Following Hire Station's acquisition of Brandon Hire in November 2017 the two businesses have now merged to become Brandon Hire Station.
Uni-Prop® International Ltd. today announced that UNI-PROP is now available to hire across the entire UK and has become the new hire choice of builders across the country.
GAP Hire Solutions has recently taken delivery of their first 6t Dual View Dumper from Wacker Neuson, becoming one of the first hire companies to supply the high-performance machine.
Delivered as a half-day workshop for individuals who wish to increase their awareness of fire safety in the worksplace, or as a full-day course for Fire Wardens / Fire Marshalls, this course can be book anytime up until 31st March 2019.
Published: 12/02/2019
You are invited to join hire companies and suppliers from all over Cornwall on Tuesday 26th February 2019 at The Victoria Inn, Roche, PL26 8LQ from 09:00 am - 15:00 pm.
Taking place 26 - 27 February 2019 at Olympia London, the Event Production Show is the UK’s leading exhibition for the live event sector; it attracts organisers from a variety of events and sectors.
Entries are now closed, book your tickets now for the Hire Awards of Excellence 2019
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
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.
Entries are now closed, book your tickets now for the Hire Awards of Excellence 2019
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
