Long term platform
hire within the
food industry
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We have a number of platforms on long term hire
with different food industry clients.
ATP Plant & Equipment Hire:
ATP is a leading independent hire
company, supplying access platforms for
rental, nationwide across the UK.
www.atpaccesshire.co.uk
Our Solution
We replaced the clients own machines
with newer machines that they hire
on a contract rental basis. The low
monthly cost covers the rental and
The Problem
parts were needed to be ordered so,
Our clients owned their own
what started as a short hire for a
access platforms, but didn’t always
replacement machine turned into a
have the time or expertise to
more expensive, longer hire. On top
keep them regularly serviced. In
of this, our clients were responsible
a very demanding 24/7 working
for getting their machines certificated
environment, there were breakdowns
every 6 months. All of these things
and last-minute call-outs for hire
were extra burdens and costs on
machines to replace their broken
an already pressured manager’s
down platforms. Sometimes, the
shoulders.
repairs were simple. Other times,
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all parts and servicing required due
to normal wear and tear. There are
no additional labour or call out fees.
They no longer own any