Friday 20 April 2012


MTV Presents Titanic Sounds Concert Huge Success Thanks to Balloo Hire Equipment/Services

Balloo Hire took centre stage last week by supplying all the event power, powered access, lifting equipment, lighting, crowd control barriers, and additional services to the MTV presents Titanic Sounds Concert, on the Slipways at Titanic Belfast.
Paul Lavery, Managing Director of Balloo Hire said, “We were obviously delighted that Balloo Hire was successful in winning this prestigious contract. We are delighted that the event was such a resounding success, and powered completely by our top class generators.
The event was staged in collaboration with Belfast City Council and Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB), and will be broadcast across 153 countries around the world as part of MTV's World Stage. Responsibility for an event of this magnitude perfectly demonstrates our ability to provide high quality products and services with exceptional customer service and value.”
The festival style concert will took place against the beautiful backdrop of the iconic Titanic Belfast, as part of Belfast’s Titanic Festival to mark the centenary of the historic ship’s launch.

For more information or to view Balloo Hire’s products and services then please visit www.balloohire.com or call the freephone number 0800 1 970 970 today or for more information on Northern Ireland 2012 events please visit www.ni2012.com        

Tuesday 17 April 2012

Balloo Hire appointed as exclusive Gunnebo Lifting Equipment Distributor for NI.

Balloo Hire are delighted to announce that they have been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Gunnebo Lifting equipment for Northern Ireland. 
Gunnebo Lifting Systems are the world leaders in lifting gear and their products can be found across the globe in construction, engineering and manufacturing applications.
Balloo Hire will now exclusively supply Gunnebo’s quality range of lifting components, shackles and rigging screws, chains, polyester lifting and lashing, lifting blocks, stainless steel products and much more.


Darragh Hickey, Sales Director for Gunnebo Lifting Systems commented, “We are delighted to enter into this sole distribution agreement with Balloo Hire. It is an important partnership and I look forward to developing strong relationships with their valued customers. Through their proactive and quality approach to doing business, we are confident that many more businesses in Northern Ireland will be able to avail of the Gunnebo range”.
Paul Lavery, Managing Director of Balloo Hire said, “We are continually striving to provide our customers with an ever greater range of market leading products.  We pride ourselves in providing top quality equipment, and when it comes to lifting gear, Gunnebo equipment is the undoubted leader in the market.  We firmly believe that the combined strength of the Gunnebo Lifting and Balloo Hire brands will prove very beneficial for all lifting gear users in Northern Ireland. Furthermore, we are delighted that another leading brand such as Gunnebo had chosen Balloo Hire as their exclusive partner, reaffirming our position of strength within the market.”
This partnership marks the start of yet another exciting year for Balloo Hire following on from an excellent 2011, during which the company established significant partnerships with Polygon, Arco and Air Products.
For more information on the Gunnebo Range at Balloo Hire, please visit www.balloohire.com or call us free today on 0800 1 970 970.  Additional information can be found at www.gunneboindustries.com


Tuesday 3 April 2012

2012 - Our Place, Our Time, Your Balloo Hire.

Nowhere in Northern Ireland can escape the vibrant exciting façade of the NI2012 Festivities ….including Balloo Hire. Our Titanic Quarter depot got a splash of colour this week with the addition of NI2012 imagery. We have donated our Titanic Quarter location to the Northern Ireland Tourist Board to further convey the vivid NI2012 Our Time Our Place message in the heart of the Titanic celebrations.
Balloo Hire Managing Director, Paul Lavery commented “With the Titanic Belfast Opening, Circuit of Ireland Rally Titanic Phase and the MTV Titanic Sounds concert and much more, The Titanic Festival is set to bring millions of people from all over the world to Belfast’s infamous Titanic Quarter.”
“We are delighted to offer the NITB our building to display their 2012 message, and they have done a fantastic job transforming the Northern Ireland image and showcasing exactly what we have to offer.  Our tools and equipment have been used in the transformation of the Titanic Quarter and it has been amazing to see what has been achieved by everyone involved – this really is Northern Irelands chance to shine and we are proud to say NI – Our Place, Our Time.”
This is set to be another massive year not only for Northern Ireland but also for Balloo Hire.  We have been going from strength to strength over the last year and 2012 promises to be no different.  We are dedicated to giving our customers to right tools, equipment and services they need to get the job done.  With our competitive pricing, excellent customer service, free site surveys, extensive product range, industry leading equipment, nationwide delivery, exclusive partnerships, expert support and advice coupled with 24hour engineer support; it is no wonder why Balloo Hire is the first choice  for tool and equipment hire for so many throughout Northern Ireland.
We don’t just have tools and equipment to help rejuvenate large scale projects….we cater for all projects no matter how big or small so for a list of hire products from Balloo Hire please visit www.balloohire.com or call us on our freephone number 0800 1 970 970 for more information and advice.  
If you want to join in the NI2012 Activities across Northern Ireland please visit www.ni2012.com. For more information please see http://www.balloohire.com/news/item/33/2012-our-place-our-time-your-balloo-hire/