Gwynedd Forklifts acquired by major distributor

This latest acquisition further strengthens Briggs Equipment’s position as one of the UK’s key asset management and engineering services specialists.

As part of the deal, and in line with Briggs Equipment’s acquisition strategy, Gwynedd Forklifts will supply the Hyster materials handling range as well as having access to recognised high-quality brands such as Hako, JLG, Combilift and many more. 

Briggs Equipment’s group managing director Peter Jones said: “We are delighted to have completed the acquisition of Gwynedd Forklifts. Their wide geographical coverage, strong customer portfolio and skilled employee base will be extremely valuable additions to the Briggs Equipment Group. 

“Despite the challenges that the Coronavirus pandemic has presented over the past few months, this latest acquisition demonstrates the robustness of our business and ongoing commitment to strengthening our market position. We’re looking forward to working closely with the team at Gwynedd Forklifts and delivering considerable benefits to their customers through our unique combination of industry knowledge, engineering expertise and diverse product offering.”

Gwynedd Forklift’s MD, Mark Singleton added: “This acquisition will enable us to continue supporting our loyal customer base, while also providing the capability to further expand our business and establish new partnerships. The culture of our two businesses is very much aligned, especially with regards to the clear ambition that Briggs has shown over several years for continuous improvement and development.

“Particularly during these challenging times, the support of a national business such as Briggs will provide our customers with a wider product offering and greater flexibility in terms of hire and purchasing agreements.”

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Briggs, Gwynedd Forklifts will continue trading under its own name and with all current operational contacts remaining in place.

For more information, please visit www.briggsequipment.co.uk