Shift in focus for Nixon Hire
Company strengthens dedication to accommodation, welfare, renewable power and solar solutions
REFLECTING a shift in customer demand and buying habits for products in the equipment rental sector, Nixon Hire have announced that, following a strategic review, they will continue their national growth journey in the supply of site accommodation, welfare facilities, toilets, renewable power, and solar solutions.
Whilst large plant will continue to be offered within the north-east of England, through the company’s Newcastle and Stockton depots, in all other areas large plant requirements will now be met through strategic partnerships with Nixon Hire.
Established as a plant hire company since 1967, Nixon Hire entered the site accommodation marketplace in 1987. In the 36 years since then, they have made significant investment into the division as well as pioneering the introduction of welfare facilities and renewable site solutions, all developed to meet their customers’ site safety, welfare, and net-zero carbon requirements.
Nearly £90 million has been invested in modern, innovative site accommodation, welfare, and renewable products featuring the latest technology in the past six years alone.
The company’s chief financial officer, John Hudson, said: ‘2023 has underlined which of our products are most valued by our customers and where we should direct our future support. For example, our accommodation and welfare cabins have received great feedback, especially when paired with power options such as solar pods or battery storage units, providing both financial and carbon emission savings.
‘This was no accident – we heavily invested in these products in 2023 and plan to invest even more to meet our customers’ needs and further support plans towards achieving net carbon zero sites.’
Nixon Hire’s chief executive officer, Graham Nixon, commented: ‘I am really excited about the bright future of Nixon Hire. We remain an ever evolving and growing company and we have taken the opportunity to refocus our resources and commit to a robust programme of investment into developing and delivering the products and services our customers require.
‘As part of this fleet rationalization, and stock disposal, you will see some of our large plant equipment being sold. The full proceeds, and more, will be reinvested in further growing our accommodation, welfare, and renewable power fleet.’
He added: ‘This is by no means our exit from large plant. We certainly don’t want customers to think that we are winding down our service and fleet in the North East now or in the future – this is simply not the case. Large plant is popular and in demand in the North East and that is where we will serve those customers and we will continue to do it well. We will continue to be a one-stop site solution provider on a national basis and have plans to further expand our depot network in 2024.’
