Brandon Hire
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Brandon Hire suffered from problems with its catering equipment hire activities. The company sold Jongor in 1998 following losses and focuses on tool hire. The company offers more than 12,000 products in its tool range, and trades from 80 branches in England and Wales. The comapny has set up a JV with Magnet, a retailer of kitchens, and has trialed in-house outlets. with plans for expansion. Brandon Hire's profit is forecast at 2.8 million pounds sterling for 2000 by Beeson Gregory.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Brandon Hire
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UK tool hire firm Brandon Hire has overcome its problems of 2000 and is now concentrating on increasing its market share in a consolidating sector. Brandon Hire's profits are rising strongly and its shares are a good buy.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2001
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Brandon Hire's better class of service
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Brandon Hire acquired Jongor in May 1996 and ranks first in the UK market for hospitality with this acquisition. The market is worth an annual 50 billion pounds sterling and could expand by 100% in the decade from 1996. The company is also involved in tool hire though more growth should come from its catering hire activities than from tool hire. The company's profit is forecast at 2.7 million pounds sterling for 1996 by Rowan Dartington.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1996
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