They are: The Clow Group, Atlantic Coast Studios, JCB, The Preparation Group, Saint-Gobain Abrasives and HILTI (GB). HITS provides an extra layer of reassurance for businesses purchasing services, that their chosen supply chain partner is fully committed to maintaining the very best practices and its suitability as a supplier is recognised.
The companies involved in this recent wave of certifications come from a wide variety of hire related backgrounds, supplying a diverse range of equipment and services to meet the needs of multiple industry sectors. For example, the Scottish-based Clow Group designs, manufactures and supplies access equipment used in both public and private sector projects, whilst the Lincoln-based Preparation Group is a supplier of environmentally friendly floor surface preparation equipment.
Businesses wishing to register with the scheme are required to provide evidence demonstrating their competence in quality of training, safety, environmental policy, R&D, production processes, data security and other related areas.
HITS certification is a mandatory requirement of HAE EHA membership.
As well as SafeHire Certification, Hire Certification Services which is a division of HAE EHA, is responsible for the HITS scheme.