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24 Issue 3 2020 NEWS WernerCo RECOGNISEDWITH TRUSTED SUPPLIER ACCREDITATION W ernerCo, a global leader in ladders and access equipment, has been awarded Hire Industry Trusted Supplier (HITS) status by the Hire Association Europe (HAE). WernerCo, which has been supplying its BoSS® and Youngman range of access solutions to the hire sector for many decades, was awarded the status for 2020/2021 following the HAE’s extensive HITS assessment covering its commitment to quality standards, safety, training, environmental procedures, R&D, production processes and data security, amongst others. BoSS Product Manager at WernerCo, Stephanie Bradley, said: “At WernerCo, we are dedicated to ensuring we maintain the very best practices across our business, from the manufacturer and delivery of our market leading and innovative range of solutions, right through to our commitment to provide a first class service offering. We are therefore absolutely delighted to have been recognised with this prestigious accreditation for our product range for the hire sector.” BoSS offers one of the widest ranges of access towers available which enable tradesmen to work to a multitude of heights, across both aluminium and fiberglass access solutions. Director of Certification Services at the HAE, Carl Bartlett, said: “We are pleased to be able to award WernerCo with approved supplier status as part of our HITS scheme after the company met our assessment criteria. The goal of the scheme is all about recognising excellence and continually raising standards, setting a benchmark for the hire sector that helps hire and rental organisations have access to the most reliable and trusted suppliers on the market.” EXPANSION OF PLANT MACHINERY TO MEET DEMAND S ussex-based plant hire company BPH Plant has invested £600,000 in expanding its range of machinery available for hire following increased demand from customers across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Kent. The company has taken delivery of numerous Kubota KX015-4 1.5-tonne mini excavators, Kubota KX027-4 3-tonne mini excavators, JCB 120 Rollers, Mecalac 6-tonne road legal Swivel Skip Dumpers, a Komatsu D65PXi Dozer, and the all-new 30-tonne Hitachi ZX300-7 excavator – all of which are now available for self-drive or operated hire. The expansion of its offering comes after the company experienced an upturn in business over the past few months to pre-COVID levels. The decision to invest in Kubota mini excavators aims to meet the needs of a more diversified client base following the changes brought about by the pandemic. Director at BPH, Simon Bastable, said: “We’ve received more enquiries from small to medium-sized groundworks companies and independent traders that have been able to continue working despite COVID restrictions and are busier than ever with smaller residential projects in gardens and driveways. However, we’re now starting to notice a return to business as usual with larger contractors and developers needing equipment for bulk earth work. “We think it’s important to continue to invest in the latest models of plant machinery to ensure we can meet growing demand with up-to-date, reliable equipment. Our plant and machinery includes tracked and wheeled excavators, dumpers, dump trucks, dozers, rollers and telehandlers to cater for the widest range of tasks from working in tight spaces to large-scale demolition and earthworks. Offering this level of versatility is an important part of our company’s ethos.” As one of the best-selling mini excavator manufacturers in the UK, the Kubota KX027 was selected for its compact size but powerful performance. The purchase of the new Hitachi ZX300-7 means BPH Plant is one of the first hire companies in the country to offer this latest model. The Komatsu Dozer is also the latest model of an industry- leading machine with intelligent machine control for automated operation. All machines are now available to hire from BPH Plant’s site in West Sussex on next-day delivery by calling 0845 017 6971 or via bphplanthire.com .

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