Helping you to minimise downtime by providing:

Earthmover Wear Parts
For Construction & Recycling

Compact Plant Hire & Sales
For Builders & Landscapers

A history rooted in plant

The story begins back in 1981 with ‘Record Tool Hire’. This family business was the catalyst to inspire three generations of the Record family to work within the construction industry, focusing on Plant.

We work closely with suppliers on a global scale to bring the industry knowledge and expertise to you. We believe in our products, in our company, in our suppliers, and of course in YOU – the customer.

Our belief and passion has always been to give put the customer first, striving in our pursuit of excellence to supply quality products with unrivalled value for money – You can expect exceptional service from our dedicated team:

 

Ian Record
General Manager
My passion for plant started in 1981 at the age of 6, when my father started ‘Record Tool Hire’ - Since then, I have gained a wealth of experience in the business of supplying spare parts for earthmovers. If you need specialist advice, get in touch!
Curtis Record
Sales and Marketing Manager
From an early age I have been fascinated by the world of plant! Since joining the business in 2020, I have recently progressed into this role, focused on following sales through to completion - driven by a passion for what we do.
Joel Record
Operations Manager
I have been with the company for some years, facilitating it's growth and expansion into compact plant hire. I'm kept very busy in my role as Operations Manger, ensuring orders are processed and the logistics run smoothly.

Our mission

To improve our customers productivity, minimising downtime by providing ‘on-time’ deliveries of the latest, guaranteed quality products with unparalleled levels of service, all backed-up with industry leading technical expertise.

Company Vision

Become the UK’s leading supplier of Excavator Wearing Parts and Compact Plant Equipment.

Company Values

We conduct our business in a manner which serves our Customers, Employees, and all other stakeholders at the highest level. We are committed to always:

  • Put quality service first in every situation
  • Deliver what is promised
  • Supply guaranteed quality products
  • Provide unrivalled technical expertise
  • Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times
  • Build long term relationships over short term

Operational Sectors

We support the dynamic world of earth-moving and excavation with expertise and a quality product range.

We work across different sectors but our approach and attitude is the same to all we’re here to provide a dependable resource for effective operation.

Specialist services

We work across different sectors but our approach and attitude is the same to all we’re here to provide a dependable resource for effective operation.

Wear Parts Services

  • On-site inspections for wear parts
  • Send photos by email or WhatsApp for identification / analysis
  • Video calls for machine walk-arounds if appropriate
  • Off-site bucket repairs undertaken (At our Luton yard)
  • Facilities for welding, fabrication, line-boring if required
  • Audit to record machinery specifications and measurements
  • Central record system to manage fleets
  • Ongoing notifications of machinery replacements occurring
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Plant Hire/Sales Services

  • Plant Hire/Sales Services
  • Delivery of equipment within a 50 mile radius
    (further by agreement)
  • Delivery/collection of hired equipment normally within 24h
  • Fast breakdown response times by competent plant fitters
  • Worldwide shipping available for sales of used equipment
  • Servicing and repairs for your own compact plant equipment
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