# Briggs Equipment acquires Hiremech

Briggs Equipment has executed a purchase agreement to acquire Hiremech, a forklift truck rental and sales company, to enhance its coverage in London and the South East of England.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-01-04
- Where: London and Wellingborough, UK, United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: fork lift trucks, Hyster and Utilev brands, Hako and JLG equipment
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Briggs Equipment](https://endata.com/companies/17427.md) (acquirer)
- [Hiremech](https://endata.com/companies/36499.md) (target)

## Sources

- [hiremech.co.uk](https://www.hiremech.co.uk/hiremech-acquired-by-briggs-equipment/), 2019-01-04: "The acquisition allows us to lay strong foundations for the future of both businesses."

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