Comments about the 2008 Show
Visitors
“We were impressed by how easy it was for us to get to the Show - it only took two hours. We have seen many great new products, including items of sub 1-tonne compact plant to complement our existing fleet from 1.5-10 tonne, as well as tools and equipment. Overall, we are delighted we came.”
Paul and Jaime Munkenbeck, Directors, M+S Hire Power, Twickenham, with Dan McKenna (left), Northern Area Business Developer, Higher Concept Software
“I came to the Show last year, so I knew it would be a great opportunity to keep in touch with our key suppliers and to network with other hirers and contacts. I have found it invaluable to see all the new products on display, and in particular the latest equipment for controlling workplace dust, which is a major Health & Safety issue for hirers and their customers.”
Ben Jones, Area Manager, hirecentres.com, Northants, and Winner of the HAE Employee or Team of the Year Award
“Transportation is key for all hirers, big and small, and it was great to see an exhibitor like a vehicle dealer at the Show, which clearly demonstrates that the organisers are working with suppliers relevant to operational issues.”
Ian Leonard, Transport Director, Speedy Hire (right) with Paul Turner of Gordons Ford
“The Show is great and there is a wonderful mix of suppliers exhibiting - something for every hirer. All the major power tool suppliers are here, and we have been looking at welding equipment for our fleet. We have done a lot of business. It only took us 2 1/2 hours from Fakenham to get here, and we have had a fantastic day.”
Peter Howes, Director, Fakenham Tool Centre, Norfolk
At the Executive Hire Show you have the chance to meet a lot of key suppliers in one place and in a short space of time. By talking to manufacturers and other hirers, you get a real feel for what is happening in our industry - as well as all the latest rumours!”
Iain Anderson, Joint Managing Director, GAP Group (right), with The Hire Supply Company’s Dave Manning
“We must have placed orders with a total value of approximately £100,000 at the Show this year. As in 2007, the exhibition has a lot of products on display that are relevant to us, and we have seen all the major suppliers we wanted to, as well as new products. It is good to see the Show so well attended, and it sets the industry benchmark.”
Colin Tall (left) and Paul Saunders, Hire4Lower, London, with Matthew Hill, MD of Obart Pumps
“It is important to visit this exhibition and keep track of all that is new, so that you can meet your customers’ changing needs. It’s been brilliant and we have had a full day here seeing all the suppliers.”
Jason Leeney (left) and David Green, Directors, Hirelink, West Midlands
“We had a full day, seeing lots of suppliers and catching up with familiar faces. One of the highlights for us was definitely The Executive Hire Party, which was even better than last year, and we really enjoyed talking to other independents on our table and networking during the evening.”
Gareth Hayward, MD of Alide Plant, Bristol and Bath, pictured (right) with Alide’s Sales Director Carolyn Howell (left) and Financial Director Shaun Thompson, and Multiquip Sales Director Kevin Cassell
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Exhibitors
“This was a very good Show for us. Our stand was busy right through the two days, and we are working hard following up all the enquiries we received.”
Paul Hay, Marketing Manager, GenSet
“The organisation and promotion of EHS was, in my opinion excellent, far superior to other exhibitions we attend. It is early days but the signs are there that this will be the most successful exhibition that Higher Concept have done.””
Katy Williams, Sales & Marketing Director, Higher Concept Software
“Overall ‘excellent’ organisation. Thank you all!”
Phil Winnington, Sales & Marketing Director, Seddons (Plant & Engineers) Ltd
“A very hard working and committed team which produced the well earned result of a very successful show.”
Madeline Ames, MCS
“The organisation was excellent, and we as a company could not fault the professional way it was run.”
Alan Thorn, Sales Manager, Tornado Fixings
“I can’t fault the organisation in any way. Great enthusiasm by the whole team.”
John Westland, DeWalt
“Very well organised, a great team effort. Communication before and during the show was excellent, very successful, well done.”
Karen Miles, inspHire Ltd
“Overall a fantastic show, your commitment to making it a success was obvious from our first conversation, many thanks.”
Mark Dickinson, Director, Sentribox
“You should all be congratulated for your efforts in putting together a magnificent show and the fantastic achievement of raising such an incredible amount of money for such a worthy cause.”
Andy Cairns, General Manager, Kanga UK Ltd
“Well done team. A super show with plenty of customers.”
Mark Dutton, Cautrac
“Good show, well organised, excellent lead quality.”
Chris Mellor-Dolman, Marketing Manager, Birchwood Products Ltd
“Well received, well marketed, well supported, we will be back next year, thank you for your help in promoting our business.”
Will Leftwich, Director, Will Leftwich Associates
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