We're thrilled to announce Expo Hire has been shortlisted for the ESSA Innovation of the Year Award! This recognition highlights our commitment to pioneering new solutions in the industry.
We're thrilled to announce Expo Hire has been shortlisted for the ESSA Innovation of the Year Award! This recognition highlights our commitment to pioneering new solutions in the industry.
Expo Hire is proud to announce that our parent company, The Evolved Hire Group, has been shortlisted for the ESSA Innovation of the Year (Tech) Award. This nomination recognises the significant work we invested in developing our new online platform, which has fundamentally changed how you hire event equipment.
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) serves as the primary trade body for companies supplying goods and services to the UK events industry. ESSA champions health and safety, professional development, and operational excellence among its members. Membership signifies a commitment to high professional standards and continuous improvement. Being recognised by ESSA, especially in a competitive category like innovation, provides independent validation from within the industry.
The ESSA Innovation of the Year (Tech) Award specifically celebrates businesses that leverage technology to enhance their operations and improve customer experience. This category is particularly significant because the events sector has historically been slower to adopt new technologies. Genuine innovation, therefore, stands out more prominently.
Our nomination stems from our commitment to an online-first strategy for event hire. As an online-only hire company, our website is the central hub for all our operations at Expo Hire. This digital-first approach allows us to streamline the entire hiring process. You can select the equipment you need for your specific dates directly online, bypassing the need for lengthy quote approvals or waiting for phone calls.
The practical advantages of our online platform are immediately apparent to everyone who uses it:
Processing all orders through our website allows for complete transparency in hire costs. All our stock is displayed online with clear pricing. Our carriage calculator ensures you know the exact delivery and collection charges upfront.
The traditional methods of event planning often involve a series of phone calls, email exchanges for quotes, and manual stock checks. This can be time-consuming and prone to errors, especially when coordinating multiple suppliers for a single event. For you, the event planner, this often means delays and uncertainty.
Our online platform addresses these inefficiencies directly. By providing instant access to stock, pricing, and delivery information, we empower you to plan your events with greater confidence and speed. You can build your order, see the total cost, and confirm your booking within minutes, not days. This is particularly beneficial for last-minute event adjustments or when working to tight deadlines. For example, if you suddenly need an additional 20 tables for a conference, you can check availability and add them to your existing order online in just a few clicks.
The ability to track your delivery in real time also reduces the need for constant communication with our team. You know when to expect your equipment, allowing you to focus on other critical aspects of your event. This level of control and transparency is a significant step forward for the event hire industry.
This ESSA nomination is a testament to our dedication to improving the event hire experience through technology. We are committed to continuing this innovation, making event planning simpler, more efficient, and more transparent for all our customers.
Choose from our vast range of catering hire, furniture hire and exhibition hire products. Select from the categories listed below or use our great search function above.
