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REWARDING EXCELLENCE HIRE AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2017 SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT
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for the Hire Industry
for the Hire Industry
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Hire Company of of
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Year 2017
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Richard Whiting, HAE EHA Commercial Manager
and Graham Arundell, HAE EHA Managing
Director onstage with their Innovation Award
for commitment to Skills and Training
O
rganised by Hire Association Europe Martin delivered a rousing speech on the evening.
and Event Hire Association (HAE EHA), Commenting on how delighted he was that HAE
the awards represent the best in the EHA, as an association, is a good news story even in
industry for plant, tool, hire and event uncertain times.
equipment. Both national and independent Citing its recent award win, once again, and the
companies and individuals were recognised for highly successful roll-out of SafeHire as two items
their outstanding contribution to the hire industry. that had brought particular cheer. He then went on to
mention that the HAE EHA Convention, as a key date
HAE EHA RECOGNISED on the calendar, was something else to look forward
The evening began with an opening speech from with its theme ‘Connect, Discover, Learn’.
HAE EHA Managing Director, Graham Arundell who He also presented the HAE EHA Chairman’s Award
announced that the association had recently received to Rob Worrell, CEO of Jelf Insurance and the brains
an award of its own - The Innovation Award for behind HireGuard, an insurance scheme that protects
commitment to Skills and Training. HAE EHA members and paid out over £6m since 2001.
Presented by Plantworx, it recognised HAE EHA’s Well-known broadcaster and journalist Steph
commitment to innovation, following the development McGovern, best known for her work as business
of Virtual Reality for Health & Safety training. The state- presenter on BBC Breakfast then took to the stage to
of-the-art technology opens a host of opportunities for host the awards presentation. Winners on the night
the hire industry and its client base. Richard Whiting, included many of the UK’s leading hire companies,
HAE EHA’s commercial manager who has been driving along with several independents from the construction
the project with partners UWE was welcomed to the and event industry with 16 awards presented in total.
stage and presented with the award. With a record number of entries in most categories
Once the guests had enjoyed a sumptuous three this year, the judges once again faced some difficult
course banquet and fine wines, HAE EHA Chairman decisions when pulling the evidence together and
and Managing Director of Martin Plant Hire, Andy selecting the winners.
2017 Awards 03
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2017 AWARDS
FINALISTS, HIGHLY COMMENDED
AND WINNERS
PLANTWORX’S INNOVATION AWARD
FOR COMMITMENT TO SKILLS AND
TRAINING HAE EHA CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Recipient: Richard Whiting Commercial Manager Recipient: Rob Worrell, CEO Jelf Insurance
receiving Plantworx’s Innovation Award for
Commitment to Skills and Training, with Chairman Andy Martin said:
Graham Arundell. As ever, where this prize is concerned, ethical
standards conform less to the ethics of the
The first award announced was ‘The Innovation Trading Standards Office and this year’s winner
Award for commitment to Skills and Training’ ticks all those boxes. He is the brains behind
presented by Plantworx, there were a lot of entries HireGuard an insurance scheme that we have
and we are pleased to say we were shortlisted, and used for many years and that has paid out over
even better from a glowing shortlist the winner £6m to Hire Association members since 2001.
was HAE! Awarded for HAE’s commitment to He has not only grown that business but is now
the innovative development of Virtual Reality for CEO of Jelf Insurance and along with an eclectic
initially H & S training on equipment use, but this is and successful business portfolio.
only the start as this amazing technology opens up I am delighted to present this year’s award to a
so many opportunities for all our industry and its man who helps protect our industry and who is that
client base. rarest of all breeds – A popular insurance broker!
2017 Awards 05
CATALOGUE OF THE YEAR –
CATALOGUE OF THE YEAR – ‘HARD’ COPY ‘ELECTRONIC’ COPY
Finalists: GAP Hire Solutions, Hire Station and Finalists: GAP Hire Solutions, Hirebase, Hire
Smiths Hire Station and Smiths Hire
Sponsored by: FT Solutions Sponsored by: FT Solutions
Highly Commended: GAP Hire Solutions Highly Commended: Hire Station
Winner: Hire Station Winner: Smith’s Hire
Photograph: Sponsor Gary Petts, FT Solutions with Photograph: Sponsor Gary Petts, FT Solutions
host Steph McGovern and winner Hire Station with host Steph McGovern and winners from
Smiths Hire
The judges said:
We know this has always been a popular category The judges said:
and the pride that hire companies have in their Technology plays an increasingly important part
catalogue is renowned which means it’s always a of all our lives and our members harbour a great
nightmare to find a winner because standards are desire to keep up with the times, therefore it is
so high, consequently again this year the judges extremely relevant that we reflect this in the Awards.
decided to also award a High Commendation. This category really made the judges think and
they had to completely review their criteria to
reflect technological development, appearance
across all platforms and ease of use.
2017 Awards 07
WEBSITE OF THE YEAR BEST USE OF NEW MEDIA
Finalists: ESS Safeforce, Hire Station, Morris Site Finalists: Arcotherm, Kubota UK and
Machinery and Smiths Hire Morris Site Machinery
Sponsored by: Seaward Group Sponsored by: Stand Out Magazine
Highly Commended: Morris Site Machinery Highly Commended: Arcotherm
Winner: Smiths Hire Winner: Morris Site Machinery
Photograph: Sponsors Nathan Barwell, Seaward Photograph: Sponsors Mya Medina, Stand Out
Group with host Steph McGovern and Highly Magazine with host Steph McGovern and Highly
Commended Morris Site Machinery Commended Arcotherm
The judges said: The judges said:
For the last two years it formed part of the Keeping very much on the technology theme we
Company of the Year classification. However this move on to a new category for this year Best Use
caused much comment and many requests for it of New Media.
to be separated and judged on its individual merit. We’re all aware of how big a part social media
In true style of the ‘listening’ association we’re seems to play in everybody’s lives that we thought
re-introducing the website of the year. an award was justified as it not only rewards early
As commented previously this was always a adopters, but equally provides encouragement
popular award and so no surprise that we had lots to our less ‘tech savvy’ members to get involved.
of entries. Some great websites, some interesting For a first time award it was surprising how many
innovations and some tough decisions. entries we received, all had something really
positive about them that made it more complex
to decide, but decide the judges did!
08 2017 Awards
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PRODUCT EVENT INDUSTRY PRODUCT OF
OF THE YEAR THE YEAR
Finalists: ESS Safeforce – Sitezone PWS, Datatag Finalists: Point of Rental for Rental Expert and
ID – Micro CESAR and Nationwide Platforms - Site Equip for Shabby Chic
SkyTel Sponsored by: Arcotherm
Sponsored by: Plant & Civil Engineer Winner: Site Equip for Shabby Chic
Winner: Datatag ID for MicroCESAR Photograph: Sponsor Andy Gilman and Kirsty
Photograph: Sponsor Justin Carrigan, Plant & Civil Birch, Arcotherm with host Steph McGovern and
Engineer with host Steph McGovern and Kevin winners Site Equip
Howells, Datatag ID
The judges said:
The judges said: The judges again struggled to separate the entries
As always our members never let us down with and came up with two standout names for the
some innovative products and again this year shortlist. On detailed examination of the entries
they have succeeded. There was much discussion the panel decided that one carried that little
amongst the judging panel, and a clear winner bit more mystique that truly represented the
was identified. essence of an event.
In terms of the winner of this category, the The winner of Event Industry Product of the
panel felt it a well thought out innovation that Year goes to Site Equip for Shabby Chic – the
will assist the industry in reducing the heavy toilet with a difference!
overhead associated with equipment theft, an
innovative development of a product designed
for large equipment that incorporates additional
value added services as part of its programme.
2017 Awards 09
Plant, Tool & Powered Access Hire Enniscorthy www.powerplant.ie (053) 9235003 Co. Wexford
PLANT, TOOL & EQUIPMENT COMPANY
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR (UP TO £10M)
Finalists: Arcotherm, AMI Group and Seddon Finalists: Dromad Hire Ltd, Miles Hire, Parker Plant,
Plant & Engineers Power Plant Hire and PSM Plant & Tool Hire Centres
Sponsored by: MCS Rental Software Sponsored by: JCB Sales
Highly Commended: AMI Group Highly Commended: PSM Plant & Tool Hire Centres
Winner: Seddons Plant & Tool Engineers Ltd Winner: Miles Hire
Photograph: Sponsor Guy Van De Knaap, MCS Photograph: Sponsor Rebecca Bryson, JCB with
Rental Software with host Steph McGovern and host Steph McGovern and winner Miles Hire
winners Seddons Plant & Tool Engineers Ltd
The judges said:
The judges said: One of the most popular categories with one of
Winner of Hire Industry Supplier of the Year, 2017 the highest entry counts, it included many first
demonstrated in detail why they should be the time entrants, and again the quality was high
winners Is Seddons Plant & Tool Engineers Ltd. enough to warrant a Highly Commended.
The winner of this category produced a refreshing
entry that left the judges in no doubt where the
winning trophy was going. A well-deserved reward
for continual improvement and perseverance.
2017 Awards 11Innovative
Innovative
Innovative
Innovative
machines,
machines,
machines,
machines,
dynamic
dynamic
dynamic
dynamic
presence.
presence.
presence.
presence.
Kubota is absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for Best Use of New Media at the Hire Association of Excellence Awards 2017.
It is further testament to the effort everyone is putting in behind the scenes to reaffirm Kubota’s position as a prestigious, progressive and
pioneering business. A company that is striving to grow and develop on every level of operations to deliver a brand that is as dynamic as
Kubota machines are innovative.For more information about Kubota’s diverse range of world-class construction machines and aftersales
support service, visit www.kubota.co.uk or call 01844 873191.PLANT, TOOL & EQUIPMENT COMPANY EVENT EQUIPMENT HIRE COMPANY
OF THE YEAR (OVER £10M) OF THE YEAR
Finalists: A-Plant, GAP Hire Solutions and Finalists: GAP Hire Solutions, Live and Plato
Hire Station Catering Hire
Sponsored by: HAE Insurance Services Sponsored by: The Showman’s Show
Highly Commended: GAP Hire Solutions AND Highly Commended: LIVE
Hire Station Winner: Plato Catering Hire
Winner: A-Plant Photograph: Sponsor Johnny Lance, Showman’s
Photograph: Sponsor James Loft, HAE Insurance Show with host Steph McGovern and winner Stuart
Services with host Steph McGovern and winners Slaughter, Plato Catering Hire
A-Plant
The judges said:
The judges said: Once again this category is won by an entry that
An extremely closely contested award, as you was both refreshingly innovative and different
can imagine from the larger companies, so much from the start and managed to clearly demonstrate
so that the judges found it almost impossible to commitment to customer and employee alike. It
call, as a consequence they awarded two High was obvious from the start that they had set out to
commendations. win this award. It was just a superb entry.
This of course means the winner of this
category, a unanimous decision from the
judges who felt that this entry was outstanding.
It was about the company’s people and their
achievements and demonstrated the reasons why
the business was also enjoying its own success.
2017 Awards 13SAFEHIRE COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Finalists: A-Plant, HSS Hire, Plantool Ltd and PSM improvement and the best health and safety
Plant & Tool Hire Centres programmes and our members take this very
Sponsored by: PASMA seriously SafeHire ensures that the majority of
Highly Commended: Plantool Ltd the companies go far beyond their duty of care
Winner: PSM Plant & Tool Hire Centres to ensure the safety of their staff and clients.”
Photograph: Sponsor Carl Evans, PASMA with The winner has affirmed its commitment
Steph McGovern and winners PSM Plant & to safety and once again produced a superb
Tool Hire Centre entry this year. Their enthusiasm to SafeHire
is a constant and throughout their company
The judges said: commitment to the principles was magnificent
This award is an extremely important one for and goes from strength to strength.
members because it’s demonstrates best working The judges said: “Our clients demand the
practice and recognises compliance to the highest standards for health and safety and the
mandatory SafeHire standard and increasingly SafeHire Certification programme ensures that the
relevant certification as we work to reduce the industry can truly demonstrate its commitment
amount of PQQs our members have to complete. to satisfy customer demands. In the case of both
The winner receives not only a prestigious award but organisations tonight this
also an industry seal of approval for demonstrating was most definitely correct.”
their excellence in business improvement and
especially their record for health and safety.
The starting point for the shortlist of entries
is compiled based on independent SafeHire
assessor reports from which the panel selected
the Finalists. All our certificated members are
justly proud of their achievement so competition
was high in this category and there’s no room
for getting it wrong. The panel were mightily
impressed with all the entries and decided
appropriately to award a High Commendation.
The judges said: “Our industry recognises
the essential need for continual business
14 2017 AwardsAPPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
Finalists: Robert Ashton – AFI-Uplift and Kieran judges work extra hard, and these two were
McCreery – GAP Hire Solutions stand out contenders.
Sponsored by: CITB So what did they have to say about the winner?
Winner: Kieran McCreery of GAP Hire Solutions “This entry was particularly impressive because
Photograph: Sponsor Steve Radley, CITB with it showed the journey that this person had
host Steph McGovern and Kieran McCreery, made, and highlighted their contribution to the
GAP Hire Solutions business. A truly worthy winner.”
It is fair to say the judges were mightily
The judges said: impressed.
This is the third year that this leads off a
series of awards celebrating the outstanding
achievements of individuals who make our
industry what it is, and upon whom our
businesses depend. The Apprentice of the Year
2017 is open to individuals who have joined
the industry as apprentices within the last
2 years and who have shown great potential
and demonstrated their skills, enthusiasm and
commitment to the hire industry. To present
the award is Steve Radley, of sponsors CITB.
As the recruitment of industry apprentices’
increase we had lots of entries making the
2017 Awards 15HIRE MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Finalists: Jessica Bowen, Hire Station, Sean Burke, even those with more entries. Having finally
A-Plant, Dan Craythorn, GAP Hire Solutions, reached an outcome with a winner.
Billy-Jo Davies, AFI-Uplift, Neil Hardman, The judges said “The detail in this entry
Site Equip, Robert Pullen, MHM and demonstrated everything a Hire Manager should be.”
Lee Richardson, Plantool Ltd Really well done Billy-Jo, the judges were
Sponsored by: HireTrain unanimous in their view that you demonstrate
Winner: Billy-Jo Davies – AFI Uplift the true attributes of a leader.
Photograph: Sponsor Scott Ball, HireTrain with host
Steph McGovern and Billy-Jo Davies, AFI Uplift
The judges said:
This category really taxed the judges, with a great
array of talent on show, as you will see from
the length of the not – so shortlist . This award
recognises the talents of the individuals who
pull together an operation by managing staff,
ensuring customer satisfaction and dealing with
all problems.
Again a super competitive category and one
that resulted in the judges spending more time
on this decision than any of the other categories,
16 2017 AwardsHIRE ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR 2017
Finalists: Kieran McCreery of GAP Hire Solutions –
2017 Apprentice of the Year
Chris Ball of GAP Hire Solutions – 2017 Workshop
Manager of the Year
And Billy-Jo Davies of AFI-Uplift – 2017 Hire
Manager of the Year
Sponsored by: Point of Rental
WORKSHOP MANAGER OF THE YEAR Winner: Chris Ball of GAP Hire Solutions
Photograph: Sponsor Pat Lawlor, Point of Rental
Finalists: Chris Ball – GAP Group, Mike Millar – with Steph McGovern and representative for the
AFI-Uplift and Shaun Woodward – Hire Station winner Chris Ball, Gap Hire Solutions
Sponsored by: STIHL GB
Winner: Chris Ball of GAP Group The judges said:
Photograph: Sponsor Dave Macky, STIHL GB This is one award that truly demonstrates
with Steph McGovern and representative for the the importance of employing, nurturing and
winner Chris Ball, Gap Hire Solutions training the best staff which in turn leads to
their outstanding achievement. These individual
The judges said: awards highlight the people with great potential
This is an award that was originally introduced 5 in the hire industry and importantly it also
years ago to celebrate the outstanding achievements encourages their long-term commitment.
of the ‘backroom boys’, those who are so important The judges were effervescent with praise and
to the hire industry, but often go unnoticed. positive comments too numerous to list said that
The judges were so impressed with all the tonight’s winner had seized an opportunity, and
candidates and felt that they all deserved to win. shown an amazing range of competency in a wide
After much consideration they settled on a winner. range of tasks.
2017 Awards 17Left: Table 12 InspHire
Below: Steph McGovern meets
her double Karen Greenshields,
GAP Hire Solutions
2017 Hire Awards of
Excellence Winners and
Highly Commended
18 2017 AwardsSteph McGovern chatting
to table 12 InspHire
Above: Richard Whitting, HAE EHA’s
Commercial Manager, receiving
Plantworx’s Innovation Award for
Commitment to Skills and Training
with Graham Arundell.
Right: Gemma Wood, Guest of PSM
Plant & Tool Hire Centres, Table 4
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technology such as 3D, VR, AI and robotics; new construction methods; positioningHIRE AWARDS
OF EXCELLENCE 2017
WINNERS’ INTERVIEWS
WINNERS NAME: Hire Station well received. Particularly our video to promote
SPONSORS: FT Solutions the catalogue. We hope this played a part in our
CATEGORY – Catalogue of the Year (Hard Copy) success. Please check it out on YouTube.
INTERVIEWEE NAME(S): Mark Moody,
Director, Hire Station How will winning this award affect the company
in the future?
How did you feel when you won the award? We hope the award will enhance our brand,
Delighted! Our catalogue is given to every customer show customers we are a quality company, with
and sits on the desks of many buyers. It’s important quality products, quality services and innovation
to us that us that have a quality catalogue that is in the industry.
recognised by the industry. Over the last few years
it’s driven a brand for our core tools that is now What were your thoughts when you found out
becoming easily recognised as a market leader. you had been shortlisted?
Chuffed, genuinely pleased. First hurdle nailed!
Did you think that you would win or did it come
as a surprise? How do you think winning this award will affect
You can’t really think that, we did of course hope you as an individual in the future?
that our unique entry and video would help us Everyone loves recognition, and winning it’s in our
stand out. But it was a surprise, it’s difficult to DNA. To get industry recognition at such a high level
produce a book which stands out from others as the HAEEHA is an honour. It raises the game, and
in such an industry. We have won this category of course the expectations for the next one!
before and therefore you always wonder is the
new book good enough or better than the last Is there anything you would like to say to the
entry. We felt it was but you never know and readers about the Hire Awards? (This could be
unlike the web it’s not easy to fix or change the about attending the ceremony, the decision to
book once it’s printed. enter, the venue or even the award sponsors).
Get involved, enter your company and attend the
What do you think gave you the edge over awards, it’s a celebration of our achievements.
others to win this award? I hope to see you there in 2018, more importantly
We have applied a rather different approach to the we hope to be shortlisted and of course we aspire
marketing of our new 2017 book and it has been to win those awards. Look out...
2017 Awards 21WINNERS NAME: Smiths Hire It adds credibility and will help validate our
SPONSORS: FT Solutions and Seaward Group approach to customer service. It shows that we
CATEGORY: Catalogue of the Year (Electronic really are one of the best at what we do. Now it’s
Version) and Website of the Year down to us to effectively promote our website as a
INTERVIEWEE NAME(S): David Turner, key part of our overall hire service.
Marketing Director, Smiths Hire
What were your thoughts when you found out
How did you feel when you won the award? you had been shortlisted?
Very proud of my small in-house marketing team and As a company we were all genuinely elated to be
Co Directors. We all put a lot of time and energy into shortlisted and already felt like winners. We quickly
our new website and believe we broke new ground. sent out an e-shot to our staff to tell them all about
It’s always nice to be recognised by our peers. it and to keep their fingers crossed.
Did you think that you would win or did it come How do you think winning this award will affect
as a surprise? you as an individual in the future?
Personally, I thought we had a pretty good chance Who knows, personally it’s about being recognised,
as we put a lot of insight into our submission the rest is yet to be seen.
document. This was in the hope it pitched our mobile
website solution to our best advantage. However, it’s Is there anything you would like to say to the
always a surprise when it actually happens. readers about the Hire Awards? (This could be
about attending the ceremony, the decision to
What do you think gave you the edge over enter, the venue or even the award sponsors).
others to win this award? If you haven’t already got involved, then do so next
Strong modern branding combined with passionate year, it’s certainly worth your time and on so many
service messages, ease of use and detailed product different levels. Firstly, it’s a unique opportunity to
display, all delivered through a bespoke mobile closely examine your business and write about it
friendly website solution. objectively. What better way to test your strategy
May I say…I believe this ‘website of the year’ award than against the best in the business.
signifies that the HAE recognises the need to keep our Secondly, as a team building night out, it does
traditional industry moving forward and to ensure not get any better than this. The Grosvenor House
internet technology plays a significant role with our Hotel was the perfect venue to get together and
ever younger professional audience, who use their celebrate the HAE Awards. The appointment of
phone as a ‘must have’ tool whilst on the move. Steph McGovern as event compare, the atmosphere
and tone were all pitched perfectly.
How will winning this award affect the company A big thanks to the HAE and to the award
in the future? sponsors FT Solutions and the Seaward Group.
“As a company we were all genuinely
elated to be shortlisted and already felt
like winners. We quickly sent out an
e-shot to our staff to tell them all about
it and to keep their fingers crossed.”
22 2017 Awards“I would encourage any Company or individual
to put themselves forward when quality work/
products have been planned, actioned and
achieved to receive industry recognition from
the HAE/EHA after all they are the leading Hire
associations representing our great Industry.”
WINNERS NAME: Morris Site Machinery It’s a great boon to all our employees and associates
SPONSORS: Stand Out Magazine pushing us on as a company to continue to do great
CATEGORY: Best Use of New Media things and innovate at every opportunity…
INTERVIEWEE NAME(S): Phil Winnington,
International Business Director, Morris Site What were your thoughts when you found out
Machinery you had been shortlisted?
We were proud to be shortlisted and attached
How did you feel when you won the award? both our ‘shortlisted HAE’ logos onto all our
It’s an exhilarating experience winning an award, company signatures
especially on this occasion as it was a recognition
within a totally new category ‘Best use of New Media’ How do you think winning this award will affect
you as an individual in the future?
Did you think that you would win or did it come Continued passion towards the Hire Industry from
as a surprise? both myself and Morris Site Machinery
You always hope you’re going to win especially with
our innovative Animation ‘Meet Phil’ but it was a Is there anything you would like to say to the
welcomed surprise when our companies name was readers about the Hire Awards? (This could be
read out! about attending the ceremony, the decision to
enter, the venue or even the award sponsors).
What do you think gave you the edge over I would encourage any Company or individual
others to win this award? to put themselves forward when quality work/
We believe we created something totally new and products have been planned, actioned and
different with our animation… achieved to receive industry recognition from
the HAE/EHA after all they are the leading Hire
How will winning this award affect the company associations representing our great Industry.
in the future?
2017 Awards 23“It is nice to be recognised WINNERS NAME: Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd
by an industry body, and SPONSORS: MCS Rental Software
CATEGORY: Supplier of the Year
will ensure the increase INTERVIEWEE NAME(S): Steve Brown,
in demand not just for the Operations Director, Seddon Plant &
Engineers Ltd
Shabby Chic toilet trailer but
How did you feel when you won the award?
for all of our hire equipment.” Delighted and very proud.
Did you think that you would win or did it
come as a surprise?
I thought we had a strong chance, but still a
WINNERS NAME: Site Equip for Shabby Chic pleasant surprise.
SPONSORS: Arcotherm
CATEGORY: Event Industry Product of the Year What do you think gave you the edge over
INTERVIEWEE NAME(S): Amy Gilbert, Director, others to win this award?
Site Equip National coverage of a huge product portfolio along
with a strong focus driven by experienced staff.
How did you feel when you won the award?
The whole team were ecstatic! How will winning this award affect the compa-
ny in the future?
Did you think that you would win or did it The award has obvious marketing benefits and is
come as a surprise? a strong message to our staff of their recognition
It came as a surprise, we work with Higher within the industry, boosting morale and therefore
Concept Software so we know that their product maintaining our customer service levels.
is exceptional.
What were your thoughts when you found out
What do you think gave you the edge over you had been shortlisted?
others to win this award? Delighted that the company is held in such
By bringing a new concept to the market, no-one high esteem.
has designed and manufactured a toilet trailer
like the Shabby Chic before. How do you think winning this award will
affect you as an individual in the future?
How will winning this award affect the compa- I will continue to support the staff and business
ny in the future? operations with customer expectations in mind.
It is nice to be recognised by an industry body,
and will ensure the increase in demand not just Is there anything you would like to say to the
for the Shabby Chic toilet trailer but for all of our readers about the Hire Awards? (This could be
hire equipment. The award has also given us the about attending the ceremony, the decision to
confidence to create and design many different enter, the venue or even the award sponsors).
products for the future. The awards evening was very well attended by
key people within our industry. It was evident
What were your thoughts when you found out that a great deal of hard work and effort was
you had been shortlisted? put into finding the right venue where the key
Proud and excited for the awards ceremony. speakers were able to conduct their messages in
a professional but light hearted manner.
How do you think winning this award will Credit to the organisers, sponsors and for those
affect you as an individual in the future? who entered the awards. I will be recommending
I think this award has given us the confidence to colleagues from the industry to attend future events.
grow and develop the market place, to consistently
give the hire industry something different.
24 2017 AwardsWINNERS NAME: BILLY-JO DAVIES, AFI UPLIFT
SPONSORS: HIRETRAIN
CATEGORY – HIRE MANAGER OF THE YEAR
INTERVIEWEE NAME(S):
How did you feel when you won the award?
I was very shocked & overwhelmed
Did you think that you would win or did it
come as a surprise?
I was honoured to be nominated and didn’t
expect to win as I was up against six other people
who have years of experience in the industry.
What do you think gave you the edge over
others to win this award?
After joining AFI in 2011 as an apprentice I knew
then I wanted to develop my knowledge of the
business and grow with it so I feel it was my
determination.
How will winning this award affect the compa-
ny in the future?
I think this award is an achievement for AFI as well as
myself as I feel it’s testament to the high standard of
training all employees receive here at AFI.
What were your thoughts when you found out
you had been shortlisted?
I was over the moon when I heard I had been
shortlisted as it proves that hard work does pay off.
How do you think winning this award will
affect you as an individual in the future?
I feel that it is a great achievement at the age
“I think this award
of 23 and it will give me greater confidence in
pursuing other goals. is an achievement
Is there anything you would like to say to the
readers about the Hire Awards? (This could be
for AFI as well as
about attending the ceremony, the decision to
enter, the venue or even the award sponsors).
myself as I feel
I would just like to say how wonderful the night
was and the event was put together brilliantly. I it’s testament to
the high standard
would also like to say congratulations to all the
other winners and nominees.
of training all
employees receive
here at AFI.”
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Category sponsors on the night included FT Solutions, Seaward Group, Stand Out Magazine, Plant & Civil Engineer,
Arcotherm, MCS Rental Software, JCB Sales, HAE Insurance Services, The Showman’s Show, PASMA, CITB, HireTrain,
STIHL GB and Point of Rental Software. PSM Plant & Tool Hire sponsored the pre-dinner drinks reception and
Rouse Services sponsored the stage.
Whilst the impressive lighting and sound was sponsored and supplied by Vision Events. Allen’s Catering Hire
provided an LED bar and furniture for the Ballroom Balcony and Ballroom Foyer.
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