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One Stop Hire buys SJS & PSL
One Stop Hire Ltd is now the largest Independent Tool & Equipment Hirer in the North West. In less than a week the Company that was started in 2006 as a “Virtual Hire Website” has taken over not one, but two of the North West’s longest established tool and equipment hirers.
The first deal to complete was the purchase of the assets of Bolton-based PSL, which went into administration on 30th September. PSL had branches throughout the region and a vast array of equipment and many quality employees. The second deal to go through was the acquisition of SJS Hire Tools Ltd, based in Wrightington, Wigan from Steve Etchells and Family. SJS has three successful branches with a small team of long-serving, dedicated individuals and a large selection of well-maintained equipment available for hire.
One Stop Hire Ltd’s owners, Steve and Danielle Hitchen, have over 40 years’ combined experience in the Plant Hire sector, including many years in plant, tool and mobile crane hire. Managing Director, Steve Hitchen, said “we are absolutely delighted to have acquired such long-established businesses, PSL was started in 1984 and SJS was formed in 1982, both companies being operated by many of the original staff that have been at the firms since formation. Collectively the companies carry over 8000 items of hire equipment. To complement this they have facilities to repair customers’ own tools, plant and equipment and also sell a vast array of tools, workwear and consumables. Both PSL and SJS have loyal and deep rooted customer bases in their respective areas and we very much look forward to servicing their requirements in the future.”
Steve Etchells, former MD of SJS commented on the sale, “my family and I would like to take this opportunity to thank our many customers and suppliers who have supported us over the past 27 years, and a big thank you must go to our loyal staff who with the backing of Steve and Danielle will maintain the levels of commitment and service that have become synonymous with SJS Hire Tools Ltd.”
Steve Hitchen continued to say, “Our plan is to re-brand and integrate the two businesses, creating synergy benefits, taking customer service to new heights. We will be employing over 40 people at 10 strategically located Hire Centres in the North West with plans for expansion in the not too distant future.
Our mission is to offer a “One Stop Hire” and Sales service throughout the region to the trade and public supplying top quality, well-maintained equipment at competitive prices with a high priority on safety, health and the environment.
In the near future we will also be launching a very exciting “on line” One Stop Hire service which will broaden our services into many more sectors & will be available nationally.”
Photo details, left to right: former owners Steve & Lynne Etchells, Danielle & Steve Hitchen, new owners of SJS.
Should you require any further information with regards to the above please contact Steve Hitchen – Managing Director on 01204 372260 or email s.hitchen@onestophire.com
One Stop Hire Ltd, 135 Bridgeman Street, Bolton. BL3 6BS
