inspHire: rental software experts

Height for Hire / Easi UpLifts select inspHire Rental Management System

29th Jun 2009

Height for Hire / Easi UpLifts the leading access rental company operating in Ireland, UK and Slovakia have taken the opportunity to implement a new rental management system to assist with the rapid growth of the company.

After opening its new state of the art, purpose built premises in Dublin it was an obvious next step to start to look at infrastructure and supporting systems. A system that would lead to a more efficient rental process as well as providing detailed business analysis for Height for Hire / Easi UpLifts was essential.

The desire to provide a better service to its customers was also high on the priority list, utilising inspHire Web Portal Height for Hire / Easi UpLifts will be able to offer a secure log in to its customers so they may gain access to information like invoice details, what is on hire where and other key information. inspHire CRM will also assist Height for Hire / Easi UpLifts to keep  track of customers and prospects and inform them of important events, news and information, ensuring the customer base is aware of new equipment available for rent.

The workshop module allows all machine maintenance history to be retrieved at a click of a button and scheduled servicing and maintenance can also be easily planned using inspHire. Full Multi Currency Purchase Ordering Processing will provide a high level of control on spending, and consistency when ordering many spare parts, thus adhering to quality control policies.

John Ball, Managing Director of Height for Hire / Easi UpLifts and President of IPAF, who has many years of experience in the access market, recently stated that investing in internal systems, was one of his key solutions to bringing his companies through the recession. He commented -

“As a leading international Access Rental Specialist operating across many countries we needed a rental management  solution that could meet our specific needs, Height for Hire researched the market and reviewed several companies. After many meetings and analysis we selected inspHire because it ticked all the boxes. inspHire is already well known for providing software to most of the access market and has a proven track record in the international market as well. The software is simple and easy to use and is the most modern looking software we saw - it feels and looks like it was designed just for the Access Rental Industry. The fact that inspHire integrates to leading accounting solutions like Microsoft Dynamics was a key factor, in that we can be reassured by using a solid state of the art accounting solution.”

Graham Dobbs, Director at inspHire commented, “We are very excited about working with Height for Hire / Easi UpLifts and are extremely pleased to be associated with a company that has vision and a passion for what they do. As one of the leading independent access rental companies and with such a unique set of requirements it was a real plus when we discovered we could provide the solution to meet their needs with very little customisation.”

inspHire rental software success at Vertikal Days

18th May 2009

“What a fantastic couple of days” said Graham Dobbs of inspHire about the Vertikal Days event for the lifting equipment industry.
“Vertikal Days has got it just right – it’s a great networking event. We had the opportunity to meet up with many prospects and customers alike and it was very encouraging to see that many of the exhibitors and companies associated with them are customers of ours”.

We are hearing reassuring comments even in the current climate and we have recently been selected by Height for Hire/Easi-Uplifts to provide its rental management solution. John Ball, Managing Director of Height for Hire/Easi Uplifts who has many years of experience in the access market and is President of IPAF, recently stated that “investing in internal systems, was one of his key solutions to help his businesses through a recession”.  

Spiderlift, another exhibitor at the show and inspHire customer, has continued to grow and has recently moved into purpose built premises, in Chesterfield, showcasing its fleet of Teupen spider access rental equipment and IPAF training facilities.

Another successful Executive Hire Show for inspHire Rental Software

16th Feb 2009

"inspHire has taken a good quantity of high quality leads at this years Executive Hire Show” said Graham Dobbs, Director of inspHire rental management solutions. “We have been very pleased with the early results. Well done to the Executive Hire Show team yet again for a well run and organised show, especially given the current climate".

Graham went on to say, “Many of inspHire’s existing customers also came to see us at the show to see the new features available within inspHire – and there was lots of buzz around our WebPortal and Mobile Working solutions, especially the ‘signature capture’ feature, which allows delivery drivers to capture signatures electronically.

The show also provided a great opportunity for inspHire to hold its independent user forum at the show where our customers commented on ‘how refreshing it was to see lots of new features being demonstrated in inspHire’s presentation as well as being shown how these features could help them run their businesses more efficiently’. Many of the forum members also commented on how useful it was to network with other hire professionals and share experiences and ideas in the current climate”.

inspHire’s independent User Forums are held periodically throughout the year and provide inspHire customers with the opportunity to discuss with each other about the software’s usage and contribute to the future development of inspHire.

inspHire attains Microsoft Gold Partner Status

1st Aug 2008

inspHire today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme with a competency in Microsoft Business Solutions and ISV/Software Solutions, recognising inspHire Ltd’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified partner, inspHire has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

inspHire have the knowledge, skills and commitment to help companies implement technology solutions that match their exact business needs. inspHire help turn powerful technology into a competitive advantage, giving you superior results. With commitments to the Microsoft Windows and .NET platforms, inspHire has clearly demonstrated that its software products are robust and credible.

“We are extremely pleased to have attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme. This allows us to clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers. The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers.”  Graham Dobbs, inspHire Director.

“Customers are looking for partner companies that can bridge the gap between their business demands and technology capabilities. They need to trust in someone that can act as an expert adviser for their long-term strategic technology plans. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, which have certified expertise and direct training and support from Microsoft, can build a positive customer experience with our technologies.  As a Microsoft Gold partner, inspHire Ltd can offer its customers the reassurance of a truly professional organisation with the backing of Microsoft's resources.” Clare Barclay, Director, Partner Strategy and Programmes, Microsoft UK

The Microsoft Partner Programme was launched in December 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The programme offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognises partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.  

inspHire Director joins HAE Board

1st Apr 2008

A businessman with more than 20 years’ experience in the hire industry has been co-opted onto the board of Hire Association Europe.

Graham Dobbs, of inspHire Limited in Nottingham, took up his post at Hire Association Europe in January 2008. He will serve as a co-opted member of the HAE Board, until the AGM in May, as one of three supplier board members.  

Graham became a member of the board after being encouraged by other members to nominate himself when one of its directors stood down.

Graham said: “I could see a change within the HAE and I wanted to become part of it. After attending the Hire Association’s last few annual events, I witnessed the true effort and dedication that goes into running HAE and maintaining its high standards. It was like a breath of fresh air compared to other companies I had come into contact with, and I wanted to play a greater part in continuing its reputable organisation.”

HAE is the leading trade association for hire and rental companies in the UK. It was formed in 1974 and represents 1,000 member companies with more than 3,000 hire and rental depots and branches across the UK.

That membership also brings together some diverse sectors of the hire industry including tool and equipment, plant, audio visual, catering, leisure and portable sanitation – as well as suppliers and manufacturers to the industry.

Graham has a wealth of knowledge of hire.  He has worked in the hire industry for more than 20 years and has been a member of HAE all this time.  

Graham is currently sales director for inspHire Ltd, responsible for UK and overseas sales for new and existing clients. 

InspHire provides hire and rental software solutions to the entire rental industry, offering applications to suit all sizes of hire business in every sector.

inspHire has been a member of HAE since 1994 and it provide software to many HAE members.

"Graham Dobbs is an enthusiastic supporter of the association and will provide additional energy to the board.  Software solutions for hire companies are a very important part of the hire industry today and having a representative from this supplier sector on the board will enable us to continue to improve our proactivity in the industry.  I am sure that Graham's knowledge of the hire industry as a software supplier to both the tool and equipment and the events sectors will prove invaluable to HAE and its member companies in the future." Graham Arundell, Managing Director of Hire Association Europe.