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Dubbed “the most powerful tool in the equipment hire industry”, LiveHire is a secure and personalised extranet that allows large customers to hire and offhire in real time, control entire registers of assets by site or by account and to change any or all of the details at the touch of a button. Users can also view and manage financial statements and KPI reports instantly, online and in real time. By providing such transparent access to, and immediate control of, all aspects of the entire hire portfolio, customers can optimise hire periods, streamline transaction costs and drive out inefficiencies.

Working together, e-inbusiness was tasked with the design and build of bespoke online management system that combined high levels of functionality along with advanced content management and customisable facilities to meet client and business needs. The development of LiveHire is the most significant incarnation to date of HSS’s commitment to bring the hire industry in line with modern business service practices. The system is being rolled out over the coming months, with additional statistical functionality to follow.

Built on the leading eibCommerce, combining Microsoft Commerce Server with best of breed technologies including Omniture web analytics & EPiServer advanced content management, the new site will seek to provide complete transparency and control of the whole hire process for its corporate accounts, whilst making an exceptional, yet easy to use first class online experience .

The UK’s original tool and equipment hire company, HSS Hire has over 50 years experience and knowledge. With over two thousand staff dedicated to providing Hire, Sales and Service excellence, they have over 250 branches.

Steve Pape, IT Director, HSS Hire comments, “e-inbusiness has been brilliant and very thorough. They have delivered what we requested, whilst being very flexible to meet the changing requirements.”

Nigel Corp, e-inbusiness Chief Operating Officer said: “It’s fantastic to see the HSS website go live. This is a very exciting development for HSS Hire and we are proud to work with such a professional team. Although a complex project to implement, we have delivered it to both the timescales and expectations set.”

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For further information please contact Emma Gannon, Marketing Manager, e-inbusiness on 0845 863 0520 or email emma.gannon@e-inbusiness.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

Since its acquisition in 2007 by Welcom Software, e-inbusiness has seen significant growth and has made huge investments in the development of its eibCommerce platform which offers best of breed functionality with a proven quick track implementation approach.

About e?inbusiness:

Founded in 1999, multi-channel full service eCommerce agency e-inbusiness specialises in providing fully integrated, next generation eCommerce sites which combine high impact creative design with best of breed technology to build an effective online user experience.

e-inbusiness invests in strategic partnerships to provide a robust multi-channel eCommerce platform that supports Web2.0 technology. These partners include: Microsoft, Omniture, PayPal, EPiServer, QAS, Google, Scene 7 & Cheetahmail.

With a passion for brand and proven expertise in online marketing, e-inbusiness designs, builds & delivers integrated eMarketing strategies that maximise online revenue opportunities and deliver measurable results. 

e?inbusiness has developed over 100 eCommerce sites with high profile clients including: Harrods, New Look, Rohan, Slaters, Farrow & Ball & the Jacques Vert Group. www.e-inbusiness.co.uk

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Below is a general list of must-have tools for your garage. Each of these items comes in various brands and models, to meet different needs and budgets.

Air Compressors

A garage can’t function without a excellent air compressor, even if your garage doesn’t offer paint jobs, since the most common use of a compressor is to pump air into tires. There are three types of air compressors – vertical, horizontal and portable.

Automotive Lifts

There are various types of automotive lifts. For a low ceiling, a low-rise lift is best. There is one type of lift made for parking and another type for alignment work. You can also choose between two-post lifts and four-post lifts.

Heavy Duty Toolbox with Garage Tools

One of the most vital pieces of garage equipment is the toolbox, which keeps your tools organized when not in use. You can opt for a tool chest that has built-in drawers, so you will know exactly where to look for any tool when it is needed. And speaking of shop tools, every mechanic should own his own set. There are even some mechanics who won’t let others touch their tools.

Diagnostic Tools

There’s a diagnostic tool for each system installed in a vehicle. There’s one for the cooling system, the timing light, the battery, the fuel injection system, and the electrical system. There is also a leak detector, plus many more. Diagnostic tools can immediately detect problems with the vehicle.

Exhaust Equipment

Garage tools and equipment are made for fixing vehicle exhaust systems as well as for keeping the air in your workplace clean. An exhaust ventilation system provides a safer work environment by cleaning the air inside the garage. Larger garages might need an exhaust tube bender for making replacement exhaust tubes.

Fluid Service

Vehicles require several types of fluid, such as transmission fluid, coolants, oil, brake fluid and power steering fluid. To replace the various fluids easily and efficiently, a garage is not complete without a grease pump, a brake bleeder, a fluid evacuator, and a transmission fluid exchanger.

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Professional mechanics and home mechanics are continually in need of a excellent place to get automotive tools and equipment. Eris automotive has been selling automotive tools on the Internet at below retail prices for seven years. We know our business and can help all types of mechanics find the right tool for all types of automotive jobs.

Our selection of automotive hand tools is absolutely fantastic and is sure to include the tools that you are looking for to make the job simpler and get the job done right. Our selection of hand tools are of high quality and are fantastic for the getting the job done correctly. From hand tool master sets, to locking pliers, to stud removers, to marking and engraving tools, and everything in between we have a fantastic selection of automotive hand tools that is sure to meet any automotive job requirement.

We are an authorized dealer of OTC Tools, Dewalt Tools, AutoXray Diagnostic Tools, 3M Automotive Tools, and many, many more. If you are searching for any automotive tool or specialized piece of automotive equipment and we do not have it on our website, then please email us and we will very likely be able to special order the tool for you.

Our website is easy to navigate. You can browse our several categories or search for a specific tool using our website search functionality to find professional-grade automotive tools and equipment. Our website is available all day every day. It is equipped with industry leading encryption to ensure a secure connection and privacy of information when ordering.

Visit our website at http://erisautomotivetools.com

We pride ourselves on customer service. As a result, we have large number of regular customers that keep coming back for more automotive tools. Our customer service telephone line is open Monday thru Friday from 9 to 5 Eastern Standard Time. As part of our commitment to providing exceptional customer service, we welcome our customers to provide comments regarding our selection of discount price automotive tools and equipment as well as our customer service.

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Power tools make the projects we engage in much simpler to accomplish. These projects can be at work, home, or the office. Regardless of the setting or the project, power tool safety is something everyone needs to abide by. While power tools are very helpful, they are also sharp. Serious injury and even death can occur if you don’t use them properly.

While most businesses require employees to use the right safety equipment when operating power tools, there is nothing to regulate this process when you use them at home. Many individuals fail to use the proper safety equipment because they don’t want the added expense of purchasing it. Have you seen the prices of power tool safety equipment? It is less expensive than the cost of a medical visit. Others choose not to use safety equipment because they are in a rush or because they are very comfortable using particular power tools.

The specific safety equipment you will need depends on the power tool you are operating. Each instruction manual will have information on the recommended safety equipment you should have on when you operate that power tool. There are several common safety items you should have readily available.

Safety goggles are essential. There is always the chance of dirt, debris, or fragments of materials getting into your eyes. Sometimes saw blades break and pieces glide into the air. Protecting your eyes is very vital. Heavy duty work gloves are excellent to have if you are working with any sharp objects including sheet metal. A full face shield will protect even more when you are using certain power tools.

The proper clothing is very vital too. It is a excellent thought to wear long sleeves to prevent burns and cuts, but make sure that the clothing isn’t too loose. If it is, you risk it getting tangled up with the power tool. Tuck in shirts and only wear clothing that fits you properly. Pay attention to your shoes as well. Make sure they have a non-slip sole. For some power tools, it is a excellent thought to wear steel toed boots while operating them.

Some power tools are very loud. You will want to wear ear plugs or other ear protection. Hearing loss is a serious issue, and you should do all you can to maintain your current hearing level. A respirator is a excellent thought if you will be working with any power tool that makes dust including sanders and routers. It is a excellent thought to make sure you have a source of fresh air getting into your work area as well. A respirator ensures you won’t be inhaling harmful chemicals or dust that is generated.

Power tools certainly are fun to use and reduce the time it takes to complete a project. But, it is essential that you take the time to wear the proper safety equipment when you operate them. The investment is well worth saving your from injuries or even death. It doesn’t matter how careful you are, how many times you have used the power tool before, how huge of a rush you are in, or how small of a job it is. Accidents involving power tools happen in a split second, so do your best to prepare for them.

All around the globe, designing and caring for one’s lawn and gardens is the favorite pastime of many people. Just like any other leisure activity, proper tools and materials are the basic requirements for lawn upkeep; and it is essential that the right tool be used for a particular job, for best results.

The price of the equipment is the first thing to come to mind – it is mostly ‘cheap vs. expensive’ situation. As a one-time investment, things like garden tools should always be of a excellent quality. Buying a cheap tool the first time may have you pay more in the sense that if the tool breaks after a few days also try checking out online store at Lawnmowerbuy, you would need to buy a replacement tool. So, it is always a sensible thought to go in for quality equipment in the first instance.

The garage or the potting shed can be the ideal place to stack away your basic garden equipment – like cultivators, trowels, pruning sheers and hedge trimmers. If left out in the open these tools may gather rust; and placing them on a cold cement floor, after use, should also be avoided. A pegboard place up against a wall is a excellent way of hanging up all your tools. Most gardening tools have sharp edges, so they should be place away with guards on them, especially if you have small children around.

Tools that are somewhat large – like shovels, rakes, and spades – need lot of storage room. But, to keep them in an organized manner, it is not a terrible thought to buy a rack that can be mounted on the wall.

For huge and bulky tools – like wheelbarrows, power de-thatchers, aerators and garden rollers – you need to work out the cost of the tool vis-à-vis its use, and see if it is worth the buy. As it is, whenever you require them, you can take these large tools on rent from Gardentractorbuy.com.

A watering hose are the clumsiest piece of garden equipment you ever can own. You would no this better if you’ve been involved in the painful struggle of coiling up a hose. To solve this problem in the best possible manner, buy a reel to store the hose on. Reels that can attach to the side of your house are any day a better buy than those that stand on the ground.

For the maintenance of a garden, weeding is by far one of the most prolonged and arduous jobs. Use of landscape fabric makes the task somewhat easy and less tiring. But, the use of plastic sheeting is a ‘no-no’, as it kills soil and plants in the garden.

For upkeep of a garden, you certainly need a lawnmower. The types of lawnmowers commonly in use are – the gas-powered or electric push mowers, or riding mowers for huge gardens. In case you have a hillside to look after Electriclawnmowersbuy.com, ensure two things – a low center of gravity of the mower and suitable strength of the user.