{"id":5529,"date":"2025-01-07T12:28:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T12:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/?p=5529"},"modified":"2025-01-07T12:28:28","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T12:28:28","slug":"buckingham-plant-hire-steps-away-from-the-heavy-plant-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/2025\/01\/buckingham-plant-hire-steps-away-from-the-heavy-plant-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Buckingham Plant Hire Steps Away from the Heavy Plant Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buckingham Plant Hire Ltd, one of the UK\u2019s longest-established plant hire specialists, is stepping away from heavy plant operations after 69 years in the sector to concentrate on developing the sustainable divisions within the business group. Buckingham will continue to provide a full range of light plant services through the ACE Plant brand and will focus on developing a sustainable hire fleet as ACE works towards its net zero objectives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buckingham Plant Hire Ltd established an enviable reputation as a proficient heavy plant specialist, with its business model based on investment in premium-quality equipment, supported by highly skilled, directly employed engineers, technicians, and operatives.<\/p>\n

The decision to step away from heavy plant activities coincides with the retirement of Paul Wheeler, who has served as Buckingham\u2019s Managing Director since 1975.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his long career in the heavy plant sector, Paul Wheeler recalls:
\n\u201cOur concept was the delivery of a fully inclusive service to our customers, backed up with a rigorous regime of diligent maintenance, devised to keep our equipment in first-class condition. I\u2019m proud of everything we achieved over the years and immensely grateful for the commitment and dedication we\u2019ve had from so many colleagues who have supported the company and its ethos since those early beginnings.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>\u201cStepping away from our traditional roots in heavy plant has been a difficult decision, as it truly represents the end of an era. However, realistically, the UK heavy plant sector is going through a period of radical transition, and it\u2019s time to hand over to the next generation. The decision to retire the heavy fleet is part of a longer-term business strategy designed to embrace a sustainable future.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Buckingham\u2019s Directors are adopting an innovative approach to the complex task of dismantling their heavy plant division and have commissioned Euro Auctions Group to conduct a single-sourced dispersal sale of their entire heavy plant fleet at their Silverstone Road headquarters on 27th February 2025.<\/p>\n

” src=”cid:image010.png@01DB60F8.C99C6F30″ alt=”image010.png” align=”right” hspace=”12″ v:shapes=”Picture_x0020_4″ class=”Apple-web-attachment Singleton” style=”width: 2.7416in; height: 0.5666in;”>ACE Plant was established in 1973 and acquired by Buckingham Plant Hire Ltd in 2016. Operating as a regional light plant specialist, the business became part of Buckingham\u2019s Consolidated Plant Group in 2017 and moved into purpose-built facilities at the Silverstone Road HQ in 2021. ACE Plant\u2019s activities are heavily focused on future sustainability, with the ACE brand leading the charge towards the ultimate objective of a carbon-zero hire fleet.<\/p>\n

ACE Plant\u2019s new product range already includes lithium hybrid tower lights, lithium UTVs, and golf carts, with the imminent introduction of lithium-powered tractors and more. ACE Plant will also continue to operate and develop its engineering and manufacturing division, which is focused on innovations to improve the environmental control of dust and the secure storage of bulk fuels on remote site locations.<\/p>\n

George Wheeler leads the third generation\u2019s involvement in the business as Operations Director of ACE Plant, and comments: \u201cBy retiring our heavy plant fleet and focusing our resources on ACE Plant\u2019s sustainable lithium-powered range, we\u2019re taking a decisive step towards supporting the UK\u2019s net zero goals. It\u2019s an exciting journey to be on.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cThe shift towards sustainable plant operations is not just necessary\u2014it\u2019s inevitable. Our investment strategy demonstrates our commitment to change, ensuring that we operate responsibly while helping to shape the industry\u2019s future. As the utilisation of diesel-powered equipment declines, we\u2019re looking forward to being at the forefront of this vital transformation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

alan@aceplant.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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