Bowers acquires lifting specialist

UK-based Humberside Lifting Services (HLS) has been acquired by Bowers & Bowers Holdings.

Company owners Ben Bowers and his father Malcolm said they had been looking for the right opportunity since they sold Lifterz to Speedy Hire in 2019, and believe HLS provides a good foundation for development.

Established in 2010 by lifting veteran Malcolm Armstrong, HLS offers sales, hire, testing and repair of lifting equipment as well as the manufacture and sale of bespoke lifting straps.

Malcolm Bowers retired early in 2020 but will continue to provide his expertise to the business in key areas. “I am limited in what I can do but I will enjoy helping where I can.” said Malcolm.

Ben commented, “We have some exciting plans for the business including ways to improve the level of customer service as well as an improved product range for sale and hire.” He added, “We are pleased to have experienced Andy Bannister, as operations director, stay with the business to help run, develop and expand HLS. In fact all employees are continuing with the business and we will be recruiting additional team members in due course.”

They have also bought the freehold on HLS’s Scunthorpe premises which, up till now, has been underused, and is well suited for expansion.