Speedy Hire plc

Speedy Hire plc is a leading provider of tool and equipment rental services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company specializes in hiring out a vast array of products, including power tools, lifting gear, survey equipment, powered access platforms, rail tools, generators, pumps, and woodworking machinery, catering to over 46,000 customers such as construction firms, contractors, DIY enthusiasts, government entities, utilities, and industrial sectors. With more than 180 depots, 300,000 hire assets, and 36,000 consumable product lines, Speedy Hire plc supports building works, infrastructure projects, site management, and specialized needs like nuclear and oil & gas operations through joint ventures in Kazakhstan and previously the Middle East. Beyond rentals, it offers sales of consumables, PPE, fuel, testing, inspection, certification services, and comprehensive training in safety, risk management, and equipment use. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, the company emphasizes sustainability, health & safety initiatives like 'Safety from the Ground Up,' and technology-driven operations, positioning it as the UK's largest tool hire operator with about 90% of revenue from domestic markets.