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FTH acquires Arvill

5 January 2023

FTH acquires Arvill

In my first blog post of 2023 I predicted that we could expect to see a number of acquisitions in the coming year as the industry moves forward - and news of the first has emerged very soon afterwards.

Farnborough-based FTH Hire Group has bought Arvill Plant & Tool Hire, which is located at the other end of the country in Airdrie, Lanarkshire.

Founded by Arthur Shevill in 1985, Arvill currently has 23 staff and its fleet encompasses plant, tools, access, survey and landscaping equipment.

Writing on the FTH website, Gerry Marsh, acquisitions and development director, said: “Arvill share many of the same values as FTH – a strong, family-orientated business with many years of experience, supporting local customers but with the ambition, capacity and operational strength to support the wider geographic region.

"The opportunity to expand our UK operation into Scotland allows Arvill to continue providing a second-to-none hire service. Our experience of acquiring similar businesses, combined with investment into new equipment and other key areas of the business means there are exciting times ahead for all parties involved in this acquisition."

He added that further expansion is planned for later this year.

FTH has eight other depots in Farnborough, Farnham, Guildford, Basingstoke, Reading, Maidstone, Horsham and Southampton. In 2021, it acquired Kelsey Plant Hire.  

Read my other 2023 predictions here


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