Case Studies

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.

About Lifting Gear London

Lifting Gear Hire London are a hire company who specialise in the supply of all site safety and lifting equipment to the plant and movement industry. With a team that are heavily experienced in the construction industry they are able to design and fabricate lifting equipment for customers based in London and the surrounding areas.

About Lifting Gear Safety

Lifting Gear and Safety Ltd specialise in the hire, sales and servicing of Lifting Height and Marine Safety Equipment. They have a wealth of experience in the field and recognise the importance of fast, reliable and well maintained solutions which help meet their customers' needs.

About Elliott

Elliott is the UK’s largest provider of portable accommodation facilities including portable cabins, modular buildings, secure storage, portable toilets, temporary kitchens, temporary fencing and fast track building solutions from locations throughout the UK. Elliott has been providing a diverse range of portable building solutions and related services to every market since 1963. Elliott provide a fast and effective service to ensure their customers receive the most modern advanced portable building facilities dedicated to their specific requirements.

About Compact Lifting Equipment

Compact Lifting Equipment is an international business with 25 years of experience providing the UK, USA and Middle East with all types of Compact Lifting Equipment and they’re proud authorised distributors of Genie Europe, Jekko, Bravi and Ormig equipment. Compact Lifting’s main goal is to ensure that all of their customers are working with all of their Lifting Equipment safely and efficiently, helping increase productivity for their customers.