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

See the full article at http://www.balloohire.com/news/item/35/balloo-hire-appointed-as-exclusive-gunnebo-lifting-equipment-distributor-for-ni/ 

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/

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WEEKEND OFFERS on Gardening Tools/Equipment

Transform your garden this spring for less with Weekend Specials on gardening tools and equipment at Balloo Hire.

We are offering special weekend discounts on all our gardening/landscaping tools and equipment hire this spring.

Tools and Equipment on offer includes: lawmowers, rotavators, stump grinders, hedge trimmers, strimmers and much much more.

Call into you local depot today for more information or call us on freephone 0800 1 970 970 and see how little it will cost to transform your garden this weekend.

Check out our full list of gardening/landscaping tools and equipment available to hire

Balloo Hire - Technical Advice - Screed & Slab Drying in Construction

TIME IS MONEY IN CONSTRUCTION

The success or failure of a newly installed floor on a construction project is heavily dependent upon how dry the concrete slab and screed was prior to installation.  Whether the specific flooring is wooden, carpet, ceramic or rubber based, moisture trapped in the concrete slab can cause unsightly and costly floor damage.  In the end, these moisture issues can negatively impact the overall work schedule and final completion dates creating potential financial penalties.

The ability to dry the slab and screed quickly and efficiently is key to maintaining a schedule for all other trade activities on the project and also to avoid problems in later construction phases. Therefore it is also important that you accurately measure the level of moisture and put in place a plan of action to accelerate drying times of your concrete and screeds for example, based on project requirements.

ACCELERATED DRYING

Typically concrete slabs around 100mm thick can take up to 6 months to fully dry and screeds less than 50mm thick can take 4 - 6 weeks; and there is no doubt that accelerated drying will help maintain your tight schedules.  Drying these slabs and screeds is more complicated than “let’s just throw a lot of heat at it” as is often the case.  Care needs to be taken so the concrete and slab is not over dried, cracked or suffers increased moisture retention.  Drying these materials precisely and efficiently requires the delicate balance of dry air, air speed, heat, relative humidity and temperature. These interchanging factors must be constantly monitored to ensure your floor is drying without compromising other elements of construction.

By using a specialist in this field to specify a carefully selected mix of dehumidifiers and heaters, you will ensure dehumidification lowers the vapour pressure above the concrete to draw the moisture out, delicately balanced with air movement and heat to correctly speed up the evaporation process.  Specialist suppliers are also able to supply you with sensitive moisture measurement devices, which are used to monitor conditions and check progress.

BENEFITS

By using climate control equipment you can rest assured that you have controlled your relative humidity, dew point and temperature throughout the building whilst not compromising other work being carried out.   The benefits of employing temporary control methods far outweigh any alternatives.  Enhanced slab and screed drying methods offer a cost effective solution enabling you to maintain tight construction deadlines and reduces warranty issues due to failed floors (for example taking up flooring to remove wet insulation or cracked concrete is a lengthy and expensive process).

Each year we help a large number of contractors across Northern Ireland dry their concrete slabs and screeds, by designing innovative solutions using state-of-the-art climate control equipment to closely control and maintain the relative humidity, dew point and temperature throughout the project.  Our advanced solutions eliminate the risk of problems caused by excess moisture while protecting the overall project.

For more information on how we can help or to engage us to carry out a free, no obligation site survey, please contact us today on our freephone number 0800 1 970 970 or email jeff.scott@balloohire.com

Balloo Hire Bangor Arco Store Launch A Huge Success

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Last week 100’s of Balloo Hire customers helped make the launch of our third Arco Outlet in Bangor a massive success, taking advantage of our special opening day offers, product demonstrations and all day catering.

Our new Arco store at Balloo Hire Bangor is already following the success of ourArco Outlet at Balloo Hire in Belfast and Lisburn, which was opened last year. All Arco outlets at Balloo Hire feature a vast range from Arco’s world class 22,000 strong product catalogue with special Balloo Hire offers available in-store.

Paul Lavery, Managing Director at Balloo Hire said, "We are delighted with the opening yet another Arco store and want to thank our customers for making this a success. Our partnership with experts in safety giants Arco Ltd is going from strength to strength and enables us at Balloo Hire to create a unique offering not just plant, tool and equipment hire but also of safety products and practical expert advice."

So why not pop into one of our Balloo Hire Stores and view our extensive range ofArco safety products and work wear, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), gloves, footwear and clothing plus a practical range of site consumables and Buffalo hand tools today.

Please click here for more information on the Arco Outlets at Balloo Hire in Belfast, Bangor and Lisburn.

Balloo Hire expands Arco partnership with new store in Bangor.

Balloo Hire is launching its third Arco branded store in Bangor on Thursday 2^nd February.  To celebrate, there will be hugely discounted promotions and offers running in store.

The innovative partnership between Balloo Hire and Arco Ltd was forged  in 2011 and the agreements sees Balloo Hire supplying Arco’s extensive range of safety products and work wear, including personal protection equipment, gloves, footwear, clothing and tools; from Arco’s 22,000 product strong catalogue.

Paul Lavery, Managing Director of Balloo Hire said “We are again delighted to be opening another Arco Clothing outlet at our Bangor depot.  This partnership has gone from strength the strength with each store is becoming more successful than the last and verifies that Balloo Hire and Arco have found a gap in the market for the hiring of equipment, coupled with the sale of safety clothing and protection.  Credit is due to Balloo Hire and Arco staff who have worked seamlessly together to provide a one-stop-shop and fantastic offers for all our customer’s needs.”

Balloo Hire is currently celebrating 25 years as one of Northern Ireland’s leading specialist plant, tool and equipment hire providers throughout Northern Ireland, offering an extensive range of hire products including excavators, access equipment, generators, trailers, dumpers, tools and horticulture equipment . So whether you are a trade or a DIY customer Balloo Hire has all the tools and equipment you need to get the job done – along with all the safety clothing and products you need as well.

The new Balloo Hire Arco store in Bangor will launch on the 2^nd February 2012. So come down and take advantage of the special opening day offers on the in-store selection of Arco’s 22,000 products, such as, 50% off Timberland Clothing and Footwear and CAT Dimen Safety Boots. For more information on Balloo Hire Centres and the Arco range please visit www.balloohire.com/arco or call our Freephone number 0800 1 970 970.

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Balloo Hire Lights Up Ulster Rugby

LEADING equipment rental firm Balloo Hire has signed a three-year agreement with Ulster Rugby to become the Club’s Official Floodlight Sponsor.

This new sponsorship deal comes as Balloo Hire increases its support for local business and sport within Northern Ireland.  In 2011, the local firm invested heavily in new equipment and partnerships, spending in excess of £2.5 million within Northern Ireland. 

Managing Director at Balloo Hire, Paul Lavery said; “We’re big fans of Ulster Rugby at Balloo Hire, as are many of our customers, and so we’re delighted to announce that we are now official sponsors of the floodlights at Ravenhill. I’d like to take this opportunity to wish the boys every success for the rest of the season.”

Philip Polack, Business Development Manager for Ulster Rugby said; “It wasn’t just the players that lit up the pitch at Ravenhill last Friday when we took on Leicester in Round 5 of the Heineken Cup, it was a great win for the team and we are indebted to sponsors such as our new floodlight sponsor Balloo Hire for the support they give the club. 

“It is great to be working with one of Northern Ireland’s leading hire firms.  There is an ever increasing strong link between sport and local business in Northern Ireland and I am confident that both Balloo Hire and Ulster Rugby will benefit from the sponsorship.”

Balloo Hire this year celebrates 25 years as one of Northern Ireland’s leading specialist plant, tool and equipment hire providers with depots inBelfast,Bangor,Lisburn and Ballyclare

For more information on Ulster Rugby please visit www.ulsterrugby.com or for more information on Balloo Hire products and services please call us today on 0800 1 970 970 or visit www.balloohire.com