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Welcome to the About us section

Speedy is a leading service provider offering equipment for both hire and sale, and associated services to construction, infrastructure, industrial and related industries. We provide these services to our customers who operate both in the UK and overseas.

Founded in 1977, we are the UK's largest provider of hire equipment and have grown to be a £350 million turnover organisation with over 100,000 customers, 4,000 employees and a national network of over 350 depots.

Vision and values

Vision and values

The Speedy Spirit principle.
 
 

Corporate strategy

Corporate strategy

Over the longer term our strategy is to position Speedy as an international service provider.

History

History

Over the last three decades, Speedy has grown into the UK's biggest support services business in its chosen markets.

Safety

Safety

We endeavour to engender a commitment to quality, safety and environmental sustainability in every aspect of our business.

Related information

Press releases

Press Release: 28 June 2010Speedy Extends Carillion Agreement

Press releases

Press Release: 29 March 2010Speedy Awarded Major 5 Year Contract

Awards

Awards: 2010Hire Association Europe - Environmental Initiative

Acquisition

Acquisition: May 2008Carillion Asset Management Limited's Accommodation Business is acquired

Case studies

Case studiesBAM - Working in Partnership

From our history

1994
Speedy buys Kendrick Hire, including first depot in Wales, and splits the two companies to form Speedy Northern and Speedy Southern

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