en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK-based Thomas Plant Hire has placed a significant construction equipment order with JCB dealer Scot JCB. The company has already taken delivery of over 400 JCB machines in 2025, with a further 300-plus units scheduled for delivery in 2026. The order encompasses a variety of construction equipment including excavators, dumpers, and telehandlers, intended to replace older machines and keep the fleet relatively young.

Founded in North Wales in 2000, Thomas Plant Hire has grown into a national construction equipment rental operator with 14 depots, supplying equipment to sectors including housebuilding, civil engineering, utilities, and events. Growth has been partly driven by acquisitions, as well as the addition of tool hire and powered access platforms to its services.

Grant Rees, Business Development Director at Thomas Plant Hire, said the company's rapid growth has been driven by strategic acquisitions and a commitment to diversifying its service offering. Rees stated: "In recent years, we've expanded both geographically and in our service offering. We've acquired several companies and developed other divisions, including tool hire, accommodation, powered access, and machine control. This diversification means we can support customers across multiple sectors, from construction and infrastructure to film production, major events, and industrial projects."

Rees also explained the rationale behind investing in new construction equipment: "When a customer hires a machine, they expect it to look fresh, modern, and ready to work. Keeping the fleet young helps us maintain high utilisation and reliability. Older machines naturally require more repair and maintenance, so by investing regularly, we reduce downtime and ensure customers receive reliable construction equipment."

Thomas Plant Hire's relationship with Scot JCB began when the company expanded into Scotland, including the acquisition of Mulholland Plant. David Parker, Construction Sales Director at Scot JCB, said: "Thomas Plant Hire is a valued customer of Scot JCB and an excellent business to work with. Their growth in recent years has been remarkable, and we are pleased to support them as they continue to expand their construction equipment fleet across the UK."

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