Watkins Hire - Ownership and Business Overview

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Watkins Hire Ownership

Who owns Watkins Hire?

Watkins Hire is owned by Carrier Rental Systems. It was acquired on November 16, 2016.

Was Watkins Hire formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Watkins Hire was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

Watkins Hire Business Overview

Where is Watkins Hire headquartered?

Watkins Hire is headquartered in Coleford, United Kingdom.

What sector is Watkins Hire in?

Watkins Hire is a distribution company.

When was Watkins Hire founded?

Watkins Hire was founded in 1850.

Distribution M&A Summary in 2016

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Watkins Hire Ltd.

New Dunn Works, Sling,
Coleford, GL16 8JD
United Kingdom,
+44 15 9484 0025
www.watkinshire.co.uk

Watkins Hire Ltd. is a distributor of heaters, steam and water boilers, air handlers and chillers to a wide variety of blue chip clients.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Distribution

Established

1850

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