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| How do I apply for a business account? |
| You can download a business account application form from this website. Click on the Business Account navigation button on the left of the page and you will find clear instructions. |
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| How long does it take to open a business account? |
| Completing the business account application form takes only a few minutes, and once we receive your application your account will be up and running within 24 hours (subject to status) |
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| To establish what size Air Conditioning Unit you will need, follow these simple instructions |
Air Conditioners as with heaters are measured in British Thermal Units (BTU’s). A cool air calculator can be found on our sister site climate hire - click here to use the cool air calculator To establish what BTU capacity will be required, simply multiply to dimensions of the room to be cooled. e.g.: length x breadth x height Then multiply this final figure by 5 - always measure and calculate in feet. e.g.: 18 x 12 x 10 = 2160 Cubic Feet 21.60 x 5= 10,800 BTU’s The Air Conditioner you would require for a this is a Medium Air Conditioning Unit This room size measurement is inclusive of up to 4 persons, a pc and a photocopier. For each additional person and electrical unit increase the total power requirement by 400 BTU’s e.g.: in a room with 8 persons, a pc and a photocopier. 10,800 + 4 x 400 = 12,400 BTU’s The Air Conditioner you would now require for this is a Large Air Conditioning Unit Please remember that all air conditioners must be able to vent the accumulated hot air in to the external atmosphere, and consideration must be given to site them near to an open window of below a suspended ceiling. We can provide you with additional ducting at small extra charge. |
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| ISO 9001:2008 Certification |
 Hire Station (the company) which is a division of VP plc have their headquarters in Long Eaton, Nottingham, and around 60 branches throughout the country. This management system is applicable to all branches. The company specialises in the hire, sale and service of general tools and lifting equipment. Approximately 145 people are employed by the company at the branches covered by this system. The company has a Management System which is compliant with ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management Systems). Our certificate is available for download below: |
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| ISO 14001:2004 Certification |
 Hire Station (the company) which is a division of VP plc have their headquarters in Long Eaton, Nottingham, and around 60 branches throughout the country. This management system is applicable to all branches. The company specialises in the hire, sale and service of general tools and lifting equipment. Approximately 145 people are employed by the company at the branches covered by this system. The company has a Management System which is compliant with ISO14001:2004 (Environmental Management Systems). Our certificate is available for download below: |
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| ISO Manual |
The Company has adopted a combined quality and environmental policy aimed at improving its performance in these areas and reducing the environmental impacts of its own activities and operations. Hire Station has also adopted this management system to support its policy. The system sets out the roles and responsibilities for managing, auditing, reviewing and updating its policies and procedures in support of its overall management policy. Our Manual is available here to support tenders and show our customers our commitment to quality. |
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| ISO Manual |
The Company has adopted a combined quality and environmental policy aimed at improving its performance in these areas and reducing the environmental impacts of its own activities and operations. Hire Station has also adopted this management system to support its policy. The system sets out the roles and responsibilities for managing, auditing, reviewing and updating its policies and procedures in support of its overall management policy. Our Manual is available here to support tenders and show our customers our commitment to quality. |
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| ISO Manual |
Hire Station ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Accreditation Hire Station, a division of VP plc are accredited to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Standard*, the internationally recognised standard for the quality management of businesses, complimented by our certificate ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Standard**, an internationally accepted standard that sets out how you can go about putting in place an effective Environmental Management System. Hire Station has adopted a combined quality and environmental policy aimed at improving its performance in these areas and reducing the environmental impacts of its own activities and operations. These accreditations show our customers our commitment to quality giving reassurance that our branches around the UK operate to approved quality and environmental management system standards. * Certificate No: E1296 ** Certificate No: 21892 What this means for Hire Station customers? - ISO 9001:2008 standards ensures that the product meets customers’ statutory and regulatory requirements and aims to enhance customer satisfaction through the effective application of the system, including incentive for continual improvement and the assurance of conformit. This means our customers can have faith and reassurance that their orders will be met to the correct specification.
- ISO 14001:2004 specifies requirements that set out a framework of essential elements for putting an effective Environmental Management System (EMS) in place.
This means Hire Station is able to identify the aspects of the company that impact the environment and understand these environmental laws, assuring customers that Hire Station is an environmentally responsible organization. Please contact us if you would like to know more about how Hire Station can help on 0870 99 00 999 Thank You Hire Station – Tools for Industry, Construction & DIY www.hirestation.co.uk |
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| Link Up Approved Business |
 We are now Link up approved. To see our details including registration number please log on to www.rail.achilles.com. Or please download using the link below: |
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| EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY |
Insurer: QBE Insurance Policy Number: YO11123QBE0109A Expiry Date: 31 March 2011 Indemnity Limit: Offshore - £10,000,000 Elsewhere - £20,000,000 |
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| PUBLIC AND PRODUCTS LIABILITY |
Insurer: QBE Insurance Policy Number: YO11123QBE0109A Expiry Date: 31 March 2011 Indemnity Limit: Public Liability - £5,000,000 each occurrence Products Liability - £5,000,000 in the aggregate Download our certificates for your records here: |
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| UVDB Achilles |
 Achilles identifies, qualifies, evaluates, and monitors supplier information on behalf of major organisations worldwide. We build and support supply chain communities in many industry sectors, creating unique and valuable global networks. Our services reduce risk in the supply chain and create new opportunities for business for both buyers and suppliers. Download our certificate here: |
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| The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association |
 Hire Station is a development member of LEEA, the globally recognised trade association for all those involved in the design, manufacture, hire, repair, refurbishment, maintenance and use of lifting equipment. For over half a century, LEEA have played a key role in raising the worldwide profile of this important industry. LEEA's wide-ranging activities include: -
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Authoritative representation at governmental level as well as with many public, professional and technical bodies |
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| CIS 5 Tax certificate |
Hire Station is a holder of the CIS 5 Tax certificate. This is required under the regulations of the act 559-567 Income and Corporation Taxes Act (ICTA) 1998. The Income Tax (Sub contractors in the construction industry) (amendment) Regulation 1998 No.2622. |
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