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National builders merchant chainTravis Perkins is rolling out its dedicated tool hire brand ‘Hire It’ to 16 branches in the North of England.
The chosen branches formerly offered a hire service, however they will now be offering a wider range and service from a specially appointed Hire It team.
Travis Perkins’ research found that tradesmen want a dedicated hire offering with specialist staff and equipment on hand when they need it.
The 16 new Hire It counters are located in:
Steve Day, operations director for Hire It, said: “Purchasing and maintaining tools and equipment can be a big drain on the profit of many construction companies. By extending the current hire offering in this region we can meet customer requirements through a financially viable solution which guarantees high quality equipment.”
“The dedicated Hire It team combines the service and availability found at traditional Travis Perkins counters, backed by the added strength of a hire offering. By rolling out this branch format, we’re providing a convenient service that will go a long way to supporting our customers and their own businesses.”
