£3m boost for Speedy

SPEEDY Hire, the tool and equipment hire company,  has signed a £3m three-year sole supplier agreement with engineering group Works Infrastructure UK.

The deal sees Newton-le-Willows-based Speedy acquiring Works Infrastructure’s fleet and will now provide it with a range of tools and equipment including tools, generators, pumps, lifting gear, surveying equipment and temporary site accommodation.

Lawrence Ireland, executive director UK, Works Infrastructure UK, a subsidiary of Downer EDI – a listed Australian engineering group – said:  “We assessed a number of equipment providers, but Speedy’s continual investment in the latest equipment and its comprehensive range of products put them ahead of the competition.

“We believe the partnership we have formed with Speedy will enhance the quality and reliability that Works Infrastructure strives to deliver to our clients.

“Speedy has clearly recognised the enormous potential the backing of the Downer Group brings to Works Infrastructure in the UK.

Gary Thompson, market director at Speedy said: “With a comprehensive product and service portfolio, alongside its nationwide depot footprint, we are ideally placed to meet the broad and diverse needs of Works Infrastructure UK’s business through a single point of contact.”