AFI has strengthened its presence in the East Midlands by acquiring Altitude Access, which has a turnover of £1.6m, a rental fleet of 180 powered access machines and a depot in Mansfield.

The Altitude Access brand will be incorporated into the AFI brand.

AFI Director Steve Williams said: "This further acquisition once again demonstrates AFI’s financial strength which enables us to capitalise on opportunities as they arise. Existing AFI customers will gain from AFI now having a stronger presence and resource in the East Midlands, and Altitude Access customers will benefit from having access to one of the most modern powered access rental fleets in the UK, a complete range of training services, and nationwide coverage through our network of 19 depots. They also have the reassurance of working with a company that has recently gained Investors In People Gold status."


AFI has a fleet of approximately 5,000 machines and turnover of over £50 million. The operations of the AFI group of companies are: HIRE: AFI-Uplift, Wilson Access Hire, AJ Rentals and Access Rental Gulf; TRAINING: UTN Training and Integrated Training Solutions; SALES: AFI Resale.

The AFI acquisition follows a current year investment of over £10 million in over 600 new access platforms and a further expenditure of over £1 million in its delivery and service van fleets.

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