04.10.2011

AA acquires Zenith machines

UK truck mounted lift company AA Access has completed the acquisition of the three truck mounted lifts owned by Zenith Aerial Platforms.

The units concerned include a 70 metre Bronto S70XDT, a 46 metre Bronto S46XDT and a 45 metre Ruthmann T45.
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The 45 metre Ruthmann T45

The company, which is owned by the family of the late Mark Butler, has ceased trading and is in the process of going through an orderly closure. Most of the assets have now been sold through private sale or by public auction. All creditors are also being paid, and all debtors collected. It is expected that the business will generate a surplus for the shareholders when the process is completed.
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The Bronto S46XDT with camera cage

Andy Ainsworth of AA Access and a past partner of Mark Butler and Zenith said that he purchased the three machines after having been offered them following a valuation by the company which seemed fair.

After Butlers death in November last year, the family had tried to continue running the business but after nine months considered that it a structured closure would ultimately be the best solution.