Merritts on the move with £120,000 investment

Heavy machinery moving specialists Joseph Merritt Group has further invested in its transport fleet following the purchase of a new Nooteboom trailer.

The new Nooteboom 4 axle semi low loader, cost £120,000 and will be used primarily to transport the company’s fleet of 36 Te Versa-Lift 60/80 forklift trucks.

Managing director, James Merritt said: “We are primarily an engineering business which specialises in the removal, transport and installation of heavy machinery. This requires us to have a continuous programme of re-investment in our transport and lifting equipment. Ensuring we offer a machinery moving service using a modern fleet of vehicles is an important facilitator in winning new work as we are acting as an extension of our clients brand.”

Joseph Merritt Group PLC is a 96 year old family-owned business. It was founded as Joseph Merritt & Son in 1922 and was incorporated in 1974. It is now a leading specialist in the lifting, removal, transportation, installation and storage of heavy machinery.