21.05.2018

Morris Leslie acquires Chertsey

UK rental company Morris Leslie Plant Hire has acquired Betchworth, Surrey based Chertsey Plant Hire.

Morris Leslie runs a large telehandler rental fleet, along with aerial work platforms, and general construction equipment, which totals around 5,000 units, operating from 12 locations in England and Scotland.

Chertsey Plant Hire was established in 1971 has a rental fleet of 500 machines, including 250 telehandlers, which it runs from a single location, halfway between Dorking and Reigate. It operates throughout South East England, including South West London. The location is roughly halfway between Morris Leslie’s depots in Woking and Burgess Hill, near Brighton.
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Chertsey runs a fleet of 250 telehandlers

This latest acquisition follows Morris Leslie’s purchase of four Hewden sites in early 2017 See Four more Hewden depots sold and takes the company's telehandler fleet to more than 2,000 units, mostly Manitou and JCB - available from 13 locations in the UK.

Morris Leslie managing director Graham Ogilvie said: “We are delighted with the purchase as Chertsey are a long established and well-respected industry name. The move consolidates our position as one of the leading hirers in the country, expanding the core fleet by a further 500 assets, 250 of which are telehandlers, and adds another great location to our national footprint. Chertsey’s fleet is younger than industry norms but over the coming months there are plans to further refresh their fleet in line with our overall profile which sees an average age of below two years.”

Chertsey’s, managing director, Gary Balle added: “I am relishing the opportunity to work with the new management and pleased to see that Morris Leslie already have an investment plan in place to replace and expand our fleet. We are confident that this will enhance our existing high-quality fleet and Morris Leslie’s larger infrastructure will allow us to support our customer’s nationally.”