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Phoenix & SST joins FTH Hire Group

FTH Hire Group are pleased to announce the acquisitions of Phoenix Hire & Sales Ltd and Survey Safety & Training Ltd. This latest move expands our footprint into Wales, taking our total number of Hire Hubs to 18 across England, Wales and Scotland.

Phoenix and SST operate across 8 locations and include, alongside equipment hire, a dedicated Plant Sales dealership and a specialist survey equipment hire and training division. With a team of over 90 staff, Phoenix is predominantly based across South Wales with locations in Swansea, Bridgend, Newport, Pontypridd, Cwmbran and Cardiff, in addition a second Plant Sales depot in Wrexham in North East Wales. SST operates from a separate location also based in Pontypridd.

Gerry Marsh, Acquisitions & Development Director at FTH Hire Group says: “The opportunity to bring another well-established business into the FTH family allows us to create a foothold in the Welsh market, continuing to serve a loyal customer base in and around South Wales, adding operational strength to support the wider geographic region.”

“Phoenix is a strong, family orientated business, providing a high quality plant and tool hire service, alongside training and equipment sales. Since starting in 2008, they have excelled in providing a first class hire experience, and have undergone continued growth of their own, recently winning the Passionate Hirer award at the Executive Hire Show. We look forward to adding to their excellent track record with our own proven investment into new equipment and key areas of our newly acquired businesses.”

Paul Lewis, Managing Director of Phoenix Hire & Sales, says: “FTH Hire Group is a like-minded, family run business, operating with the same core values as Phoenix. We are excited to join forces and be part of the FTH journey, with their clear vision and strategy to become the leading independent plant and tool hire provider in the UK.”

“With more resources to hand and additional high-quality equipment on offer, Phoenix will have the capacity and operational strength to support customers working on projects that stretch across the UK.”

Further locations and expansion of our Hire Hub network are planned for later this year, so keep an eye on our website and social media for the latest FTH Hire Group news.

For more information please contact marketing@fthhiregroup.co.uk