Lift truck firm acquired

Based in Dublin, ILT is a long-established dealer of the Hyster range of materials handling equipment serving the Republic of Ireland. This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity for both Briggs Equipment and ILT to build on the experience and customer base that ILT possesses.

Being part of a larger Hyster dealer will allow ILT to grow and expand its offering more quickly than on a standalone basis, providing customers with a broader solution underpinned by Briggs Equipment’s service levels.

Briggs says that applying its integrated proposition of short and long term rental equipment, asset financing, contract hire, asset management and engineering services to an already solid base can only mean great things for customers, existing and new.

This move also allows Briggs to maintain a presence in the EU at a time when the subject of European economic co-operation is going through a period of transition.

Peter Jones, MD of Briggs Equipment commented: “The market that Irish Lift Trucks serves so well is an ideal new market for the proven and successful Briggs Equipment proposition. The versatility of our offering means we have tremendous scope to build on existing relationships and develop new ones.”

Declan McCourt, chief executive of OHM Group, said, “This is great news for our customers and marks the beginning of the next exciting phase in the development of Irish Lift Trucks. Briggs’ expertise in bringing added value, beyond the supply of OEM equipment, means our current customers and many new companies can benefit from a single source of supply for their industrial machinery. This move makes perfect sense for both businesses and the marketplace in general.  It also allows OHM Group to streamline operations and dedicate our focus on target areas of expansion in our Car, Truck and Power Solutions Divisions.”