Speedy expands battery Milwaukee fleet
11 July 2022
Speedy has made a multi-million pound investment in new battery powered products from Milwaukee’s MX Fuel range as it expands its fleet of low and zero carbon equipment.
The order comprises 860 cordless electric lighting towers, cut-off saws, demolition hammers and diamond core drills which will be available throughout its network of UK service centres.
Under an exclusivity deal agreed in January, Speedy is the only hirer to offer the MX Fuel range in the UK.
Andy Connor, supply chain director at Speedy, said: “Low and zero carbon emission equipment is a core priority for our capex investment. We recognise our responsibility to introduce transformative technology to the markets we operate in, while responding to the growing demand from contractors for more sustainable equipment and ways of working.”
Low and zero carbon equipment now make up almost a quarter of the firm’s equipment fleet, demonstrating the growing demand for battery, hydrogen and solar-powered equipment.
Dale McElveen, general manager, Milwaukee, said: “Speedy’s leading delivery and service centre network will help to significantly boost access to our MX Fuel range nationwide, helping contractors to meet their client’s carbon emission targets as the industry moves to net zero.”
Speedy has made a commitment to reaching net zero emissions before 2050. The company has said that 32 per cent of revenue is now generated from eco-friendly products.
