Case Studies

Headquartered in Banbury UK, GEM Tool Hire and Sales offer a one-stop-shop that caters to all of your plant and tool equipment requirements. Established in 1979, the business has grown substantially, operating out of two depots and boasting an impressive 200+ years of combined experience with their growing team.  

Operating in a niche market, Pro Shore offer a ‘one-stop-shop' supply of equipment to the civil engineering and pipe laying sector of the construction market. From lightweight trench and manhole boxes, through to hydraulic frames and trench sheets, Pro Shore offer a comprehensive product range for all excavation and shoring requirements. 

Having been in the game since 1982, GTAccess has evolved from a small electrical contracting company into the fourth largest powered access company in the UK. With 12 running depots across the UK, GTAccess are the experts when it comes to the hire or outright purchase of a powered access platforms, training or service plans for your own equipment. inspHire recently had the pleasure of meeting with the team at GTAccess to reflect on their unique journey, business successes and the relationship they hold with inspHire that dates back 20+ years.

Ardent Hire Solutions is a multi-category equipment rental specialist that differentiates itself through digitalisation, sustainability and spectacular customer service. Back in 2016, Ardent was announced as the new combined company formed by the buyout and merger of established plant hire companies, One Call Hire and Fork Rent. Fast forward 7-years, Ardent has become one of the UK’s most recognised and respected names in the hire industry with over 5,000+ machines available for hire and 10 rental depots across the UK.

From the days of One Call Hire being a customer of inspHire, we have been privileged to witness Ardent’s epic journey thus far having had a relationship that dates back 20+ years and take pride in seeing inspHire Corporate Edition support their operations in today’s age.

Buckhurst have a wealth of experience when it comes to providing plant, utility and transport equipment across the UK. Established nearly thirty years ago, back in 1993, Buckhurst had only one yard, with a small amount of equipment. Since then, the business has grown to 5 depots across the UK and over 3,000+ pieces of machinery and plant. With their most recent depot opening in Wellingborough.

Buckhurst are dedicated to supplying the highest quality of plant hire, at the most reasonable prices, whilst being committed to delivering outstanding customer service. The customer first culture that Buckhurst are renowned for has contributed to the consistent growth of the business, by producing loyal customers who continually return and have supported Buckhurst for many years.

About Emmitt Plant

From humble beginnings back in 1979, Emmitt Plant now manages over 1000 pieces of plant and operates out of 3 depots in the following locations; Ipswich, Suffolk, Diss, Norfolk and Corby, Northants. With Emmitt Plant’s vast experience in the industry, they’ve gained a reputation for providing fantastic levels of customer service to a diverse range of customers in both the civil engineering and construction industries.

About Boels

Boels, headquartered in the Netherlands, employs more than 7,000 people and has 750 branches in 17 countries. They are in the Top 10 worldwide rental companies. In 2020, Boels acquired one of the largest global rental businesses, Cramo. They have 1850 concurrent users on inspHire with over 650,000 rental items, across multiple countries and depots.

In July 2008 Boels acquired the rental business of Belgian Bobcat dealer Vangaever, including both its CAT-Rent operation and its sister company BCL. At the same time Boels announced the acquisition of Netherlands party and events rental company, diff’Rent, one of the top five party/events rental specialist in the Netherlands.

About Mabey Hire

The Mabey Group of Companies is a major British organisation which specialises in bridging, steel fabrication, plant hire and construction products. The Group employs over one thousand people in around forty locations throughout the world. With an annual turnover of £100 million and over one hundred and fifty years’ experience in steel bridge building, the Group is one of the leading bridge suppliers in the world. inspHire now supply three of the Mabey Group of Companies – these are Mabey Hire, Mabey Support Systems and USA based Mabey Bridge and Shore Inc.

About Lifting Gear UK

Lifting Gear UK have used inspHire since conception. Lifting Gear UK, was formed in November 2007 and since then, has grown from one branch in Layland to 5 branches currently.