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Executive Hire Show is the UK's number one plant and tool hire industry event. Hosted at the Coventry Building Society Arena, the two-day event is jam packed with cutting-edge innovations and an unmissable opportunity to connect with industry professionals. The Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) rental division has been privileged to attend this renowned event for many years and 2025 was no exception! The final visitor headcount reached 2098 hire professionals, officially setting a new record for the show. 

The Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) Rental team are excited to return to the renowned PLASA Show. Known for being one of the biggest events for the AV, Lighting and Staging industries; this is a great opportunity to witness first-hand the latest innovations in marketing-leading entertainment technology. This three day event is an event you do not want to miss, so make sure you head down to Olympia London, 1st - 3rd September! And one pit-stop you must add to the agenda is visiting Stand D21, where the KCS Rental team will be showcasing Current RMS, our all-in-one online solution designed specifically for the entertainment industry. Intrigued to see what we have in store?  We recently spoke with industry experts, Sharnee Herd and Louis Hurst, to find out what to expect at this year's PLASA show. 

The Hire Industry Association of New Zealand (HIANZ) is the leading professional membership Association for the Hire Industry in New Zealand. Supporting its members for 40+ years, HIANZ members operate in many different sectors within the hire industry, such as general hire, access, heavy equipment, party and events, as well as their associate supplier members. How? Their mission is to be an advocate of fair play and sustainable business growth through education, training and development.  

Hillhead returns! The bi-annual event is the UK's largest quarrying, construction and recycling exhibition and is set to take place 25th - 27th June at Buxton Quarry, UK. After a record-breaking 2022 event which hosted over 600 exhibiting companies, enjoyed by 18,500 unique visitors, the newly renamed Showground Pavilion will be extended to accommodate even more outdoor and indoor exhibits, as well as an exciting new refreshments area and networking hub. And in true Hillhead fashion, there will be four live demonstration areas showcasing the very latest equipment in a real-life quarry environment.

The ERA Convention 2024 brought together hundreds of voices within the European equipment rental industry. Hosted at the Sana Marques Hotel Lisbon, this year's event was a vibrant hub for networking, learning and showcasing innovations shaping the future of our industry. From inspHire’s perspective, it was a fantastic opportunity to engage with our community, showcase our latest advancements and gain insights into the evolving landscape of rental solutions. 

Hosted at the Coventry Building Society Arena, the two-day event won the hearts of the equipment, plant and tool hire industry having taken place 14th - 15th February. 2024 marks the 17th annual Executive Hire Show and it's only getting better with age! This year's event featured 150 exhibitors, including 31 first-time companies, and the organisers were proud to announce that 2024 marked the highest number of attendees, surpassing last year's record-breaking figures. 

The countdown has begun for the Executive Hire Show 2024 and inspHire is gearing up to showcase a spectacular array of innovations that are set to inspire and educate those in the plant, tool and equipment hire industry. Join us on February 14th and 15th at the Coventry Building Society Arena for an immersive look into the future of rental management.