Steve Redding, Development Director for Niftylift and avid cyclist, will be attempting the historic 'Raid Pyrenean' with 12 other supporters of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT), including CPT Patron Mike Tindall MBE and fellow Rugby World Cup winner Iain Balshaw MBE.

Iain Anderson, the Joint Managing Director at GAP Hire Solutions, has been honoured at the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland Awards.

Starting on the 17th June, HSE will be carrying out its latest construction inspection initiative. This initiative will continue the focus on health, in particular the measures in place to protect workers from occupational lung disease caused by asbestos, silica, wood and other dusts when carrying out common construction tasks.

AFI group of companies, one of the UK's leading powered access specialists, has been awarded a landmark RoSPA Gold Medal presented to those organisations which have achieved five to nine consecutive Gold Awards.

Since its formation in 2015, GAP Group’s Charitable Foundation, GAP Giving, has donated over £300,000 to 356 different charities across the UK and further afield.

MHM Plant, the supplier of power generation, solar-hybrid-generators, fuel storage, lighting towers, engine drive welders and product related accessories, are expanding their stockist network following the appointment of three firms, each authorised to market the full range of MHM products.

National Infrastructure Commission Chair Sir John Armitt has called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to use this autumn’s Spending Review to commit to a once-in-a-generation transformation of the UK’s transport, energy and technology networks.

Last October HSE ran a construction health inspection initiative. This focused on lung disease, particularly those caused by asbestos and dust.

The number of reported incidents of ATM theft is increasing across the UK, many involving stolen agricultural and plant equipment.

HAE held a Round Table on Digger and Dumper Safety in London on Wednesday 22nd May, focusing on the accident rates as a result of tips, particularly related to up to 1.5 tonne diggers and 1 tonne dumpers.

Leading South West plant hire specialists Hampshire Plant & Access (HPA) are now operating from depots in Winchester, Salisbury, Exeter and Southampton as parent company AFI add a new depot to the HPA brand to increase their regional coverage. 

A fairground ride inspector has been fined after he issued a safety certificate for a roller-coaster without ensuring he had a crucial safety report for the ride, which subsequently derailed.

As part of its UK expansion, Pramac is proud to announce that five of the UK’s leading independent power generation companies are now online as strategic partners to promote and streamline the installation of industrial gas generators throughout the UK.

The Hire Awards of Excellence 2019 was a fantastic evening that marked the amazing achievements of hire and supply companies across the UK’s plant, tool, equipment and event hire industry. Click 'read more' to see highlights video. 

Board Member Elections for all the HAE EHA boards, are taking place in July. As your company is a member, you may be able to stand for election to become a board member of your industry board.

Miles Hire Limited the Welsh hirer of plant, tools and access equipment have taken delivery of a fleet of fuel storage and distribution products, supplied by MHM Plant Limited.

AXA PPP healthcare have divided some of the common symptoms of mental health issues like stress into three core areas, with 19 different possible signs to look out for.

in Anderson is celebrating his 35th year with GAP, having joined the business in 1984 before becoming Joint Managing Director four years later.

The HAE EHA Golf Day will take place at MacDonald Portal in Cheshire on Wednesday 12th of June 2019, and so far we are on target to beat previous attendance records.

Energy Generator Hire Limited, are a leading supplier of power and lighting to the UK a wide range of different markets.

Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation that will propose the implementation of amending the Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive.

GAP Hire Solutions has launched its new Interactive Toolbox Talks, a fun and eye-catching way of engaging workers with health and safety regulations, which can be accessed for free online.

The Health, Safety and Environment test for the United Kingdom construction industry is being updated on 26 June 2019. The HS&E test helps to raise the health, safety and environment standards for those working in the construction industry.

Build UK and the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) are putting their weight behind a new pre-qualification system that they hope will make construction procurement more efficient for clients and contractors alike.

GAP Hire Solutions has launched a commemorative book in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary in April 2019, which chronicles the development of the company from its inception to its plans for the future.

Karin Smyth MP chaired the inaugural meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Trailer and Towing Safety on 30th April 2019. 

Woodstock 50, a festival celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the legendary event, appears to have been cancelled just three months before its planned start.

Tackling one of the industry’s greatest challenges, inspHire is thrilled to announce the launch of its new and improved Operated Plant module which delivers a full end to end digital process for complex resource-based scheduling and timesheet driven activities.

UK manufacturer Niftylift is proud to announce that it has been named as a winner of both the Queen’s Award for Enterprise - Innovation and the Queen’s Award for Enterprise - International Trade - two of the UK’s highest accolades for business success.