Buckingham Plant Hire, one of the UK’s long-established plant hire specialists, is stepping away from heavy plant operations after 69 years in the sector to concentrate on developing the sustainable divisions within the business group.
Buckingham will continue to provide a full range of light plant services through the ACE Plant brand and will focus on developing a sustainable hire fleet as ACE works towards its net zero objectives. The company established an enviable reputation as a proficient heavy plant specialist, with its business model based on investment in premium-quality equipment, supported by highly skilled, directly employed engineers, technicians, and operatives.
The decision to step away from heavy plant activities coincides with the retirement of Paul Wheeler, its managing director since 1975.
Talking about the decision Wheeler said: “Stepping away from our traditional roots in heavy plant has been a difficult decision, as it truly represents the end of an era. However, realistically, the UK heavy plant sector is going through a period of radical transition, and it’s time to hand over to the next generation. The decision to retire the heavy fleet is part of a longer-term business strategy designed to embrace a sustainable future.”
