A Brief History of CP Hire
Over 50 years ago, in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, a plant hire company was founded. That company, as it was, is now more commonly known as CP Hire. During this time, CP Hire has become a household name in Northern Ireland and is undoubtedly the number one plant hire company in the province.
With the astounding impression CP Hire made in Northern Ireland, it was only natural to branch the company out further. This is why, on the 5th of March 2012, the first depot in Cardiff was established and CP Hire GB was born. From that very first depot, we’ve gone on to expand our operation across Great Britain into a further 5 designated depots.
Our 10th Anniversary Celebration!
As for how the dates align, this month we’re celebrating our 10 year anniversary as CP Hire GB, and within this short span, we’ve come a staggeringly long way. Since the start of our journey, the business has transcended into a place we never thought we’d get to so rapidly. This was only made true when CP Hire GB received five ‘Fast-Growth 50 Awards’ in a row and a further ‘Fast-Track 100 Award’ in 2019!
During this time, we’ve had the opportunity to partner with some of the most esteemed projects and charities in Great Britain, all in aid of a good cause. Not only that, the passion and vision from our founder still vibrantly glow to this date with the continued commitment to investing in our staff, plant and community. And from our 10-year celebration, dawns a new and exciting era with the introduction to the revolutionary D’Avino 12 Tonne Swivel Dumper – Exclusive to hire with CP Hire
“[CP Hire] is my life and I’ve caught the bug for it. Every plant that leaves for a site is personal to me knowing that I’ve put my mark on it.” – Paul Butters: Our Longest-serving Member of Staff
“How John has built this company so quickly and the way they do business is phenomenal and highly reputable” – Darren Bodio: National Account Manager for Finnings
Thoughts From Our Managing Director
But from where CP Hire GB started 10 years ago, I think it’s best to hear from the man who was there, who founded it, who nurtured it from day one – Our Managing Director John Rawnsley:
“I find it incredible, and a little exhausting when I think about it, that CP Hire GB started 10 years ago. Yet the last 10 years have sped by and the memory of opening the portacabin door on the 5th of March 2012 for the first time feels like yesterday.
Over the last 10 years, I’ve been extremely fortunate to experience some real highlights. Opening a new depot is always a sign of progression and we now have five. If someone told me that 10 years ago, I’m not sure as to what my reaction would have been. We have built an amazing team and service so many markets and geographical areas – and still, we continue to grow.
Today we are led by a strong team, not just Directors and Business Managers, but all those people that have been with CP Hire long enough to have made an impact and mould the company into what it is today. All the depots and head office have benefitted from the experience and diligence of those people that continue to have a positive effect on the current, and I’m sure future, running of the company – and to all those people that have helped the company, I say a huge thank you.
I’m looking forward to the next 10 years as much as I’ve enjoyed the last 10. The continued success of the company however is in far more people’s hands now than it was in 2012. Your continued support and efforts are as ever greatly appreciated, and I wish you all the best for 2022 and beyond.”
We cannot wait for what the next 10 years will bring us and we hope, from the service we provide, the support from our staff, suppliers, and of course, our loyal customers will continue onwards into the next decade of CP Hire. – For more information about our 10 year anniversary, head over to our social media channels or get in touch today.
