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At the launch of the HSS Hire/Laois Hire Services Abird Generator Hire are, l/r: Michael Killeen, Keith McCann, Tim McCallion and Declan Dennehy
services we could offer the market and specifically existing customers,” says Craig Ince, operations manager for Southern Ireland. “It’s not just about the tools anymore, but also the lighting and the access and power. These are all very important.” To this end, three significant recent departures include the acquisitions of both UK Platforms and Mobile Traffic Solutions as well as the rolling out of ABird Generator Hire in Ireland. The addition of ABird generators means HSS now offers a complete power solution service, providing a wide range of generators and power generation related items, which helps customers to power their events and work sites effectively, efficiently and easily. They also offer an efficient, 24hour, 365-day specialist back-up and repair service with guaranteed expert technical back-up available anywhere across the nationwide network. New capabilities in larger capacity and specialist
generators mean the HSS Hire/Laois Hire Services Group can now provide power for all application up to a massive 1250kVA. HSS Hire / Laois Hire Services acquired UK Platforms, the powered access specialist, from the Haulotte Group in 2013. The transaction makes HSS the second-largest provider in the
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powered access market in Britain and Ireland. This specialist strategic acquisition complements HSS’ existing powered access fleet and operator training capabilities, enabling them to offer a wider range of equipment to customers and provide a more comprehensive service in the powered access hire sector.
For safe height access, it is essential to have a safe, stable and comfortable working platform as provided by the HSS/Laois Hire Services range of Access Towers, Powered Access, Podium and Platform steps. They have a full range of alloy access towers including narrow width towers - ideal for stairways and alleys where space is limited as well as nonconductive towers ideal for use in areas of chemical hazard and electrical risk. Their large range of powered access equipment provides high-level access for indoor or outdoor maintenance and construction work. Boom lifts are highly manoeuvrable for work up to twelve metres. Scissor platforms provide a larger work platform with models for use on rough terrain. The HSS Hire/Laois Hire Services Group more recently Lights on hire at acquired the Irish Newlands Cross
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