22.04.2026

Three in a row

UK based rental association HAE (Hire Association Europe) has named aerial lift manufacturer Niftylift as ‘Hire Industry Supplier of the Year’ 2026.

This is the eighth Supplier of the Year award for the company, and the third win in a row, joining the 2024 and 2025 trophies on its awards shelf.
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Niftylift’s HAE awards

The Supplier of the Year award was once voted on by members, but a judging panel now selects suppliers that excel in innovation, customer support, employee development, and sustainable business practices. MCS Rental Software and Trime UK were highly commended.

Niftylift’s new third generation 12 metre HR12N all electric boom lift was also shortlisted for the ‘Hire Industry Product of the Year’ and was highly commended, and was just pipped to the post by JCB’s Intellisense human detection system.
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(L-R) Simon Maher, John Keely and Tom James of Nifty on winning the Supplier award for the third consecutive year

Managing director, John Keely said: “To be recognised as Supplier of the Year for the third year running is a fantastic achievement for the whole team. It reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment we put into supporting our customers and delivering products that meet the needs of the hire industry.”

“We are also delighted to see the HR12N Highly Commended. It’s a product we are incredibly proud of, and this recognition reinforces the positive response we’ve already seen from the market.”
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The large rental company of the year award went to Sunbelt Rentals, with Speedy Hire highly commended.