Tag: GAP Group
GAP Group launches specialist pump services division
GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of a new specialist pump services division following an investment of £18 million.
The hire firm explained that...
GAP invests in Stage V Kubota machines to help meet green targets
GAP Group has invested in new Kubota machines to help customers meet Stage V emission standards.
The firm has bought an initial 15 new Kubota...
GAP Group reports ‘significant’ demand for Dual View dumpers
GAP Group has described its investment in 6t and 9t swivel Dual View dumpers as 'rapidly increasing' to help satisfy high utilisation levels from...
GAP makes cabbed dumper commitment
GAP has confirmed that all new 6 and 9 tonne dumpers purchased in future will be cabbed.
The hire giant said it is making the move...
GAP bags top family award at national ceremony
GAP Hire Solutions won the ‘Property & Construction Family Business of the Year’ category at the Family Business of the Year Awards 2019.
The firm's...
New welfare units pass airport test with flying colours
GAP Hire Solutions has announced it has become the UK’s first hire company to invest in the Ecosmart ZERO, a new solar and hydrogen...
GAP Group ‘beyond thrilled’ at exceeding charity milestone
GAP Group has announced that its charitable foundation, GAP Giving, has passed the £300,000 donation milestone.
Since being set up in 2015, the foundation has...
GAP secures top event equipment prize
GAP Hire Solutions is celebrating after winning the SafeHire Event Equipment Hire Company of the Year accolade at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2019.
Iain Anderson,...
GAP introduces Interactive Toolbox Talks to help engage workers
GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of its new Interactive Toolbox Talks.
Described as a 'fun and eye-catching' way of engaging workers, the aim...
GAP’s joint MD in the frame for top director accolade
GAP'S joint managing director Iain Anderson is in contention for a top business award.
He has been shortlisted as one of four finalists for the...
GAP shortlisted for six industry awards
GAP Hire Solutions is in contention for six awards at the Hire Awards of Excellence 2019.
The firm has been named a finalist in the...
GAP confirms dual view dumper investment
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Hire Solutions has invested almost £3 million in dual view dumpers from Wacker Neuson.
The firm recently took delivery of its first 6t...
GAP reveals capital expenditure surge ahead of milestone anniversary
GAP Group has announced that capital expenditure on plant, tools and equipment for the first eight months of the firm's trading year has reached...
New towers poised to light up construction sites
GAP Hire Solutions has invested over £1 million in new lighting towers in time for winter.
Two years ago, the firm became the first national...
Filling a GAP: Glasgow firm acquires Jersey business
GAP Hire Solutions has completed the acquisition of 4Group, a Jersey-based rental plant and tools specialist.
4Group is made up of 4hire, 4safety and 4fleet....
GAP says ongoing investment “key” as firm posts annual results
GAP Hire Solutions has seen turnover increase but profit before tax dip slightly in 2017/18, its annual results show.
The plant, tool and equipment rental...
GAP continues Kubota excavator alliance
GLASGOW-headquartered GAP Group has announced Kubota will be its sole supplier of mini and midi excavators for another year.
The announcement follows the purchase of...
Glasgow hire firm nets top safety award
GAP will be presented with a top award for health and safety at a ceremony in Glasgow in September.
The hire specialist has achieved Gold...
Big names out in force for Hillhead 2018
THE biggest names in the UK plant industry will shortly be making tracks for Tarmac’s quarry near Buxton when Hillhead 2018 gets underway.
The exhibition,...
GAP fleet investment continues apace
GAP Hire Solutions has announced a £10 million investment in new equipment comprising excavators, dumpers and tandem rollers.
The Glasgow-headquartered business deals with suppliers including...
New GAP service is no ‘barrier’ to success
GAP Group has launched a new online store that allows customers to buy fencing and crowd control barriers, which can be delivered anywhere in...
Banging the drum for another four years
GAP has announced it has extended its deal with HAMM for the supply of tandem rollers by a further four years following "favourable feedback"...
Thirteen is the lucky number for GAP and Wacker Neuson after dumper deal
GAP has added to its fleet of swivel skip dumpers with the purchase of thirteen new 1.5 tonne machines from Wacker Neuson.
The Glasgow-based hire...
Hire specialist launches new staff safety initiative
SAFETY is at the heart of a new initiative launched by Glasgow-based GAP Hire Solutions.
The firm said its new 'Think Safe' campaign has been...
Glasgow hire firm completes century of Kubota KX027-4 machines
GLASGOW-based GAP Hire Solutions has invested in over 100 Kubota KX027-4 mini excavators over the past 12 months to satisfy "record levels" of demand...
GAP climbs 28 places in Sunday Times Top Track 250
GAP Hire Solutions has jumped 28 places to 142 in the Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table.
The business has enjoyed a record...
Equipment hirer nominated for trio of business awards
GAP Hire Solutions is in the running for three prizes at the Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2017.
The rental equipment specialist has been shortlisted...
Mind the GAP: group posts record turnover
GAP has announced a record turnover of £175 million - an increase of 11% - and its second highest profits ever.
The equipment hire giant...
Silver lining for Scots firms at safety awards
TWO Scottish-based plant firms have received Silver Awards by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for their commitment to health and safety.
Motherwell manufacturer...
GAP is boxing clever with new product
GAP Hire Solutions has announced it has added trench boxes to its non-mechanical plant offering.
Used for the rapid shoring of trench runs, the boxes are...
