Uplifting Experience

A-Plant is one of those names that is synonymous with the UK construction industry. Founded in 1947, the company has grown into one of the giants of plant hire. After being listed in 1986, the company expanded through a series of acquisitions that saw it break out of the UK and into the US market in 1990. It is now one of the largest non-operated equipment rental companies in the world and forms part of FTSE-250 company as Ashtead Group plc.

A-Plant's Powered Access workshop co-ordinator, Sheila O'Callaghan, based at Brentwood, proudly states that the company has continued to grow because of the vast array of equipment readily available to companies. "For example, our Powered Access division has a huge range of equipment, with a hire fleet of more than 2,000 units, from scissor lifts and telescopic booms to powered personnel lifts and trailer mounts. Over 600 units are available from this depot alone,” she says. “Our fleet is modern and well-maintained, and we offer true national coverage, experienced technical support, safety advice and independently-approved Powered Access Safety Training Courses."

To keep this vast equipment fleet running would be a logistical nightmare, O’Callaghan says, if it weren’t for the input and support of Pirtek Basildon. "To ensure our fleet is maintained to the highest level, we rely on expert help in our service department. This depot has employed Pirtek Basildon for over five years, and I can truly say that they provide a superb service. I simply can't fault it,” she concludes. “Pirtek gets a big thumbs-up from all of us."