EXECUTIVE NEWS continued
Stuart Energy prepares for launch
The Show provided the perfect opportunity for the senior management of a new generator hire business to check out the latest equipment.
More Kubotas for Charles Wilson
Charles Wilson Engineers has invested in a further 89 Kubota mini excavators to meet increasing demand. The order comprised various models, including KX61-4s, KX027-4s, K008-3s, KX016-4s and KX019-4s, in weights spanning 0.8 to 2.7 tonnes.
Smiths opens in Leeds
Blackpool-based Smiths Equipment Hire has opened its 12th depot with a new facility in Leeds, its first in Yorkshire. The location is situated on a trading estate in Gildersome, just off junction 27 of the M62.
Pictured, from left, are Directors Lee, Mark and Fred Stuart,
with Sales Manager Tony Quinn and Operations Manager Chris Lynch, who are establishing Stuart Energy. Fred Stuart was one of the original founders of Mather & Stuart in Wigan, which was sold to A-Plant two years ago. The Show enabled them to look at the latest machines from HGI
(Harrington Generators International) in the 30kVA to 100kVA power class. Lee Stuart said the new business will be based in the north west of England and that it plans to start operations with a fleet of 160 machines, rising to 300 next year.
Concord wins Hire Network Award
The Barking depot of Concord Lifting Equipment was announced as the Winner of the 2018 Hire Network Award, which is given to recognise excellent service at an individual depot. Hire Network Manager, Kevin Sherwood, pictured left, presenting the trophy to Concord’s Hire & Sales Manager, Bill Graves, said, “We deal with many hirers throughout the country and we know which ones regularly provide great service, with all paperwork and processes
managed efficiently, and all personnel showing consistent dedication.” Concord’s Barking depot has established a reputation for excellent
service, having also won this Award in 2005 and being a runner-up in 2015.
7 The Leeds depot will offer a wide range of tools and equipment,
powered access machinery and specialist lifting products. Key personnel include Depot Manager Andy Bishop, Business Development Manager Luke Hobson, Sales Hire Controller Simon Freer, Service Engineer Brian Beckett, and Driver Chris Gilbert. Besides two locations in Blackpool, Smiths’ other depots are in
Blackburn, Bolton, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Cleveleys, Kirkham, St Anne’s and Warrington.
Vp’s Brandon acquisition cleared by CMA
As we went to press, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced that it has concluded its investigation and has cleared the completed acquisition by Vp of Brandon Hire Group Holdings. Vp originally announced the deal on 8 November, as we
reported in our November/December issue. We commented then that Vp believed this was an excellent acquisition, dovetailing with its Hire Station tool hire business. As Brandon operates from 143 locations and Hire Station has 58 outlets, this will significantly increase Vp’s presence in the market.
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