CEA represents around 150 businesses across the construction equipment supply chain, including OEMs, component and attachment manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and specialist service providers. HAE represents approximately 700 members across the hire sector, including around 100 OEMs and suppliers. Viki Bell, CEO of CEA, said: “There is a natural fit between CEA and HAE, with both organisations representing businesses operating throughout the construction equipment supply chain. Paul Gaze, CEO of HAE said: "HAE already works closely with the CEA on a range of topics including theft, asset management and taxation, so reciprocal membership is a logical next step. We have many OEM and supplier members, so this relationship underlines our commitment to supporting the hire supply chain.