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by Nick Drew  |  Mon 19 Dec 2016

Ashbrook Plant Hire spreads Xmas joy by saving workers jobs

This press release reached me last Thursday when I was on my travels, but I am delighted to post the good news today in the run up to the festive period. Cheshire based family Plant Hire firm Ashbrook Plant, has confirmed it has  acquired from the administrators, (of the business formerly known as Hewden Stuart Limited), the Plant Hire yards  in Warrington and Bangor.

Ashbrook Plant Hire spreads Xmas joy by saving workers jobs
Speaking after the completion of the deal Ashbrook Plant Hire Managing Director James Ashbrook said. "Whilst we were all sad to see the news regarding Hewden, we are pleased to report that we were able to react quickly and diligently to secure both depots and assets.  In addition to the future and  livelihood  of the workforce in Warrington and Bangor". ashbrook-1   The new business will be called Ashbrook (Warrington) & (Bangor) Ltd respectively   and will be based at the same locations previously operated by Hewden. Mr Ashbrook commenting further said " We are open for business and working with Customers to ensure a smooth transition. We have already invested over £3 million pounds  in new Access Platforms, Cherry Pickers and Dumpers to add to the existing Plant fleet. ashbrook-2 All ensuring contractors across Cheshire and North Wales have the very latest machines to minimise down time and maximise productivity".  

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