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The company’ s expansive offering is also tailored toward a more sustainable approach, as Paul discusses:“ Sustainability is at the forefront of the construction industry, and we are dedicated to expanding our range of eco-friendly machinery- including keeping an eye on all new alternative energy machines and new breakthrough innovations in the market that deliver value and savings for our customers. In addition, we will continue to explore ways to reduce our carbon footprint, from greener depot operations to innovative waste and energy efficiency solutions.”
Opening the business up to even broader horizons, Chippindale Plant joins hands with industry partners across the UK and Ireland. As Tony reveals:“ We’ re a part of the AER Rents Group, which is owned by O’ Flaherty Holdings, one of Ireland’ s largest family business groups. They have a significant automotive business- including exclusive distribution of the Mercedes-Benz brand in Ireland- and an extensive investment portfolio.
“ AER Rents Ltd was created by O’ Flaherty Holdings to develop the group’ s interests in the plant hire markets across the UK and Ireland. It began by acquiring Mr Plant Hire, now called MPH, in 2014. This was followed by the subsequent acquisitions of Drogheda Hire and Sales, now named DHS Complete Hire, Mainline Group, Welfare 4 Hire, Chippindale Hire and Sales, and Hudson Lifting, to form a complementary network of specialist equipment and plant hire products and services.”
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Alongside these partnerships, Chippindale Plant enjoys ongoing organic growth thanks to its industry-leading sales division. As Sales Director, Steve Todd, affirms:“ Chippindale Plant is the leading independent provider of construction equipment in the North of
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