Brandon snaps up three more plant and tool depots

Brandon Hire has bought three more plant and tool depots, bringing the total number of acquisitions this year to 11.

It has acquired for cash the assets and business of Hiramix in Burton-on-Trent for £275,000; Yorkshire Tool Hire in Halifax for £325,000 and Universal Tool Hire in Totnes, Devon for £180,000.

Charles Skinner, Brandon chief executive said: “We are delighted as these businesses fit into our strategy of acquiring established outlets which strengthen our national network.”