Lorne Stewart Group selects HSS ProService for UK hire contract
National building services company Lorne Stewart Group has reselected Manchester-based HSS ProService as its official hire supply chain partner as it continues its growth strategy.
The group, which was established more than 100 years ago, has national M&E contracting, facilities management, offsite modular design, construction and low carbon technology capabilities. It delivers multi-million-pound one off projects as well as boutique dedicated facilities contracts and minor works.
The group operates in a wide variety of sectors including commercial property, education, healthcare, industrial and transport.
The deal with HSS ProService, worth around £800,000 sees HSS ProService provide a totally managed service of the hire supply chain that supports Lorne Stewart Group existing operations across the UK.
HSS ProService, the award-winning marketplace for buy, hire and fuel solutions will work closely with Lorne Stewart Group to ensure its growing expenditure on hiring tools and equipment is optimised for best value.
HSS ProService is headquartered in Manchester and employs 750 people across the UK with revenues of circa £300m. Earlier this year the company launched its innovative Marketplace which already has thousands of buyers transacting on the platform.
John Felton, Supply Chain Director. at Lorne Stewart Group, said:
“We are delighted to reappoint HSS ProService as our official hire supply chain partner for the UK. Improving our procurement process of hired equipment and gaining stronger visibility on cost controls is important to us as we continue to develop our business.
“We are particularly excited to work in partnership with the team to utilise the HSS ProService Marketplace which will enable us to view clear metrics on the environmental impact of the items and equipment we buy and hire which we recognise is becoming increasingly important for our clients.
“In today’s environment of rising energy costs, along with a greater demand for net zero carbon, it is crucial for businesses to adopt strategies to reduce their carbon footprint to create a positive impact on the environment and become energy efficient for long-term prosperity. HSS ProService will play a key role in helping us deliver this.”
David Ellis, Sales Director at HSS ProService said:
“We are delighted to have been reappointed by Lorne Stewart Group who have been delivering first class services across the UK for more than 100 years.
“We are proud to be supporting Lorne Stewart Group as it continues to lead the way in this regard for its clients.”
Dani Hodges, Chief Commercial Officer at HSS ProService added:
“We are pleased that trusted and well-established national building services companies like Lorne Stewart Group recognise the value and transparency our marketplace offers. We are excited about supporting them as they continue to grow their organisation.”
