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A Runaway Success for the 14th annual Executive Hire Show The 14th annual Executive Hire Show at the Ricoh Arena Coventry was a runaway success - the event was a hive of activity from the onset, which is a good indication of a continued sense of optimism from hirers, despite the political uncertainty surrounding the UK’s exit from Europe. This year’s Show boasted 160 exhibitors, and an impressive 2,974 unique visitors, which is up by 170 visitors’ year-on-year. As in previous years, the EHS team has spent the past few days qualifying and verifying this raw attendance figure, removing nonexhibiting-suppliers, members of the press and other visitor types. Executive Hire Show exhibition director, Chris Moore said, “After going through the list with a finetooth comb we are delighted to confirm that the 2020 Show attracted 1,878 relevant hire industry visitors attended, which is 50 hire visitors up year-onyear. All relevant hire industry visitors were from national and independent operations, which is again consistent with previous years. This re-confirms the pivotal role of the Show and its continued ability to attract relevant, quality hire executives.” Chris added, “There was a real buzz around the show and perhaps more impressive, those who attended on both
days was nearly 500 greater. By the time that the show had concluded, many of the exhibitors were already reporting best-ever show sales performances – some enjoying up to 40% show orders uplifts compared to last year’s event.”
their fleets with new products and to discover the latest innovations and launches from the diverse range of exhibitors at the show to help them succeed in the year ahead. Many of the exhibitors were offering ‘Show Only Deals’.
There were a record amount of new product launches at the Show with a strong focus on environmental solutions including a significant increase in electric and hybrid machines on display.
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Meanwhile, in the 2020 Passionate Hirer Awards there was a shortlist of five hirers nominated from no fewer than 810 depots throughout the UK and Ireland, which had been visited personally
Groundforce introduces transformative pile cutter A new-generation hydraulicallydriven cutter for concrete piles that is safer and up to five times faster than traditional methods has been launched exclusively by pile cropper hire specialists Mr Cropper, which will be available in Ireland through its sister company Groundforce. The MotoCut Q-350S pile cutter, which features twin diamond 500mm-diameter circular cutting blades, can be attached to an excavator via a quick hitch system and operated from the safety of the cabin, eliminating the risks associated with falling piles, dust or HAVS (Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome). Fully self-contained, the futuristic pile cutter works with any 13 to 30-tonne hydraulic excavator with a hydraulic
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line system. It is easy to handle and in trials operators have quickly adapted to the new method of working. Joseph Lenihan, general manager for Groundforce, said: “We are pleased to exclusively bring MotoCut to the rental market, adding to our already extensive attachments offering. From conversations with our diverse customer base we can see many benefits to using this piece of equipment. “It will negate the need to consider HAVS which can be a concern when breaking down piles traditionally and also offers advantages around productivity, operator safety and dust control as well as greater flexibility compared to traditional pile breaking.”
by the Show National Visitor Campaign team in the months leading up to the industry’s major national exhibition. The Winner in the Outstanding Single Depot Hire Company category was Your Equipment Solutions (Y.E.S.) of Falkirk.
Next Show The dates have been confirmed for the next show, which will return to the Ricoh Arena Coventry on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 21 February 2021.
MotoCut is capable of cutting square piles between 180mm and 350mm diameter as well as rectangular and circular ones. The system includes a tiltrotator which as its name implies, allows the MotoCut pile cutter to rotate and tilt, providing excellent manoeuvrability and versatility. Once a pile is cut, the MotoCut can then transport the off-cut to the desired location. The complete unit is delivered to site fully-assembled and attached to the excavator via a standard quick hitch adaptor. The required cutting cycle is pre-set by Groundforce specialists who brief site personnel on its use. The pile cutter and tiltrotator, including hydraulic connections, electrics and water supply, is installed and commissioned by Groundforce, part of Vp plc. Groundforce also decommissions and removes the equipment after use. A two-minute video showing the MotoCut in action is available to watch on YouTube https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=O5v3cuIA8Sc
