Aerial Platform merges with Blulift

Briggs Equipment are delighted to share the exciting news that two Briggs Equipment companies, Aerial Platform Hire and Blulift, have merged and are now operating under the Aerial Platform Hire trading name.

As a specialist powered access provider, Aerial will also assume control of all access hire contracts currently managed by Briggs Equipment in ROI. To ensure a seamless transition, the Briggs ROI hire team will transfer to Aerial and continue to offer the same top-class, personalised service you are used to.

This significant expansion for Aerial is part of Briggs Equipment’s long-term strategic vision to enhance its customer proposition across Ireland. We aim to deliver an unrivalled service that offers the most comprehensive range of high-quality materials handling equipment, powered access, welfare units, commercial vehicles, small tools, parts, and specialist machinery nationwide. We also intend to provide more flexible aftercare and quicker delivery times. Our goal is for every customer to get the equipment you need, when you need it, regardless of your location.

You may already be familiar with the Aerial Platform Hire name. The company has been in business for 45 years and became part of Briggs Equipment in 2022. Aerial’s headquarters are located in Clane, county Kildare, with additional depots in Cork and Limerick. This merger will combine the resources and expertise of several businesses to establish one of Ireland’s premier equipment rental companies.

Aerial has enjoyed an excellent, long-term relationship with leading manufacturers JLG, Genie and JCB, who supplied the bulk of its fleet. The recent expansion has seen the addition of 12 lithium powered LGMG articulated boom lifts and a wide range of new electric, diesel and hybrid platforms for all environments from Sinoboom, Genie, Hinowa, Dingli, Almac, Manitou and JCB. This includes Ireland’s largest selection of spider booms, ranging from 15 to 33 metres.

Speaking about the merger, Aerial Platform Hire General Manager Keith O’Rourke said:“This is a great boost for Aerial Platform Hire and puts us in a fantastic position to offer customers a range of machinery and experience they won’t find anywhere else. The long-term vision of Briggs Equipment promises even more upgrades and I am excited to see where it takes us. We are modernising and improving every week, all of it with the customer experience in mind. We want to deliver the best possible service to all customers, wherever they are, and there is a real desire here to be the benchmark in terms of equipment rental companies in Ireland. As the manager, I am delighted to be leading this initiative and look forward to the continued growth and success of our company, supported by the dedicated and talented team here at Aerial Platform Hire.”

Briggs’s expansion plans don’t end here! Over the coming months, they will add more machinery to the Aerial fleet and upgrade theirr depot network to ensure they can serve you better. Stay connected with Aerial Platform Hire on LinkedIn and Facebook for the latest updates and news.

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