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The Hire Shop -
a new concept of Leasing

An interview with Martin Scerri; Proprietor of The Hire Shop

Equipment Leasing Limited (ELL), known by the industry as ‘The Hire Shop’, is your port of call for any equipment required in construction.
Design & Build caught up with Martin in order to discern why leasing equipment from The Hire Shop instead of outrightly purchasing it can enhance and expedite its customers’ operations. viability.

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Inside Stories & Interviews

January

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Cover Story

THE HIRE SHOP – A new concept of Leasing

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