Speedy Hire Plc

Chase House, 16 The Parks
Newton-le-Willows
Merseyside WA12 0JQ, United Kingdom (Map)
Phone: +44-1942-720-000
Fax: +44-1942-720-077
http://www.speedyhire.plc.uk

Overview

If work slows down because tools are lacking, construction workers can go to Speedy Hire. The company rents tools and building equipment to companies, contractors, DIY consumers, the government, and utilities through some 350 outlets in the UK and Ireland. It also works with government-backed and private companies in the Middle East's infrastructure and oil and gas industries. Speedy Hire hires out access towers, drills, generators, heaters, pumps, and woodworking tools, among other items. It also offers safety, equipment use, risk management, site management, and custom-designed training. Founded in 1977, Speedy Hire has grown to become the UK's largest operator of tool rental locations.

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Company Type Public (London: SDY)
Fiscal Year-End March
2011 Sales (mil.) £354.2
1-Year Sales Growth 7.3%
2011 Net Income (mil.) (£19.3)
2011 Employees 4,124
1-Year Employee Growth (3.4%)
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Chairman David W. Wallis
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CEO Steven J. (Steve) Corcoran
COO Claudio Veritiero
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