Farnborough Tool Hire (FTH) enhances its market reach with a strategic acquisition of Rabbit Group’s Plant & Toilet Hire divisions.
- This acquisition broadens FTH’s service coverage across several counties in southern England.
- The integration of Rabbit & Dowling’s offerings aligns with FTH’s commitment to high-quality plant and equipment.
- Customer relationships and professional service under Rabbit & Dowling are set to flourish under FTH’s expansive network.
- FTH’s continued growth is poised to cement its status as a leading independent plant and tool hire provider in the UK.
Farnborough Tool Hire (FTH) makes a significant stride in its strategic expansion by acquiring the Plant & Toilet Hire divisions of Rabbit Group. This move extends FTH’s geographical reach, enhancing its service delivery capabilities across Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, and Essex. This acquisition underscores FTH’s proactive approach to fortifying its market presence in southern England.
The addition of Rabbit & Dowling Plant & Toilet Hire, based in Worthing, plays a pivotal role in strengthening FTH’s equipment fleet. Gerry Marsh, the acquisitions & development director of FTH, highlighted that the integration of Rabbit’s high-quality excavators, dumpers, rollers, and telehandlers complements FTH’s existing fleet, which is recognised as one of the youngest in the UK. This consistency in quality aligns with FTH’s ethos of offering superior equipment.
The partnership retains the valued customer relationships established by Rabbit & Dowling. Known for a professional and friendly service, Rabbit & Dowling’s approach will continue to thrive within the FTH Hire Group framework. FTH’s diverse range of plant, tools, landscaping, access, and survey items provides an enviable choice for hire, ensuring customer satisfaction is maintained and enhanced.
Steve Charman, managing director of Rabbit & Dowling, expressed enthusiasm about joining the FTH Hire Group. He remarked that the merger aligns with an exciting phase for FTH, which is steadily progressing towards becoming a leading independent entity in the UK’s plant and tool hire industry. Charman highlighted FTH’s unwavering commitment to enhancing its hire fleet and the overall customer experience as cornerstone benefits for their customer base.
FTH’s strategic acquisition of the Rabbit Group divisions marks a significant step in its ambition to become a dominant player in the UK’s plant and tool hire sector.
