The market’s response to the scheme has been “encouraging,” says Hewden, and increasing construction activity across the UK has seen a jump in orders for excavators, dumpers, booms, platforms, and telehandlers.
To underline this growth pattern, Hewden has just placed an order with
Ext up is the crane fleet. Hewden is the UK’s second-largest crane operator and it has told World Highways that it is about to announce a £9 million investment to increase and refresh the group’s crane fleet in “the coming few weeks.” New depots are planned too in Bedford and the West of London.
According to Hewden marketing director Jeff Schofield, the firm was “optimistic from the start that this compelling proposition; our 30 most popular products available for next day delivery or we pay £100, would drive customer loyalty and win business.”
“We have been especially delighted that this demand has come from regional and local contractors across the country,” he added.” This offer has made it easier for customers to get quality Hewden kit on their site and take some of the hassle out of the hire process. We know how important this is for contractors delivering on budget, on time projects".
The company will stay customer focused says Schofield and a recent national market research survey, carried out by MSS for Hewden highlighted key construction customer requirements as clear pricing, reliability regarding on time delivery and collection in addition to clear, fixed transport charges as well as quality machinery.
For Hewden chief executive Kevin Parkes the company’s recovery Plan is now complete. Going forward “it’s all about growth,” he says. “We have a clear product offer, an efficient distribution network that supports customer coverage and a compelling proposition.”
