Monthly Archives: October 2009

Art for rent

Art for rent

There’s a growing trend for renting art in the business community and London-based GingerWhite, the pre-eminent supplier in the South East, has taken the art revolution a step further with a suite of support services that make the process of choosing, hanging and rotating office art easier than ever. » Read more
Andrews Sykes backs international charity WaterAid

Andrews Sykes backs international charity WaterAid

The UK’s leading specialist provider of temporary cooling, heating and pumping equipment has confirmed that it will be participating in one of WaterAid’s latest fundraising activities – making a donation for every Premier Inn booking made online. » Read more
Irish embassy in London spent over €250,000 on taxis and limousine hire

Irish embassy in London spent over €250,000 on taxis and limousine hire

The Irish government has been criticised after revealing that embassy staff in London chalked up a large bill on taxis and limousine hire. » Read more
Andrews Sykes reports surprise peak in enquiries for heaters

Andrews Sykes reports surprise peak in enquiries for heaters

Air conditioning and heating specialist Andrews Sykes saw an unexpected peak in enquiries for heaters in July, right in the middle of its busiest period for air conditioning. » Read more
Peak in party equipment, catering and costume hire expected this Halloween

Peak in party equipment, catering and costume hire expected this Halloween

Halloween is a boom time for event and costume hire companies. As the industry prepares for Fright Night 2010, we offer some background on this ancient festival and tell you what’s hot on erento this year. » Read more
Lotus unveils the new Exige Stealth

Lotus unveils the new Exige Stealth

The Tokyo Motor Show is eagerly anticipating the latest car from the stable of British sports car manufacturer Lotus. The new Exige will be unveiled alongside a limited edition ‘Stealth’ model that, judging by the pictures, might well end up being the most sought after car of 2010. » Read more
HSS Hire agrees new banking facility for future growth

HSS Hire agrees new banking facility for future growth

Tool and equipment hire specialist HSS Hire has agreed a new banking facility that will allow it to press ahead with growth plans. » Read more
Europcar sweeps the board at the World Travel Awards

Europcar sweeps the board at the World Travel Awards

Europcar enjoyed a glittering night at the travel industry’s ‘Oscars’ on Saturday night, winning the much-coveted Leading Car Hire award not only for Europe, but also for Mexico, Central America, Africa and the Middle East. » Read more
Speedy Hire trading update reflects uncertain outlook in construction

Speedy Hire trading update reflects uncertain outlook in construction

Merseyside-based plant hire company Speedy Hire expects first-half turnover to be 29 percent down on last year. » Read more
UK limousine operators march on Parliament

UK limousine operators march on Parliament

Britain’s limousine industry organised a rally in Parliament Square to protest against more stringent controls on limo operators. From 1 October 2009, the Vehicle Operators and Services Agency has the power to impound cars that do not comply with strict new rules. » Read more