TR Group has announced an exciting acquisition of an Australian-based axle hire company
TR Group Australia says it is pleased to announce the acquisition of Perth based Axle Hire effective from December 1.
TR Group says the purchase aligns with the group’s nationwide expansion strategy, adding Perth to an existing presence in Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle.
TR Group Australia general manager Peter Irwin calls the acquisition a strategic move for the company.
“We recognise the importance of the Perth market to Australia and have spent significant time considering the best way for us to enter the market,” Irwin says.
“We believe that the acquisition of Axle Hire provides an excellent springboard to success and look forward to welcoming our new Perth team into the TR Australia family, and the opportunity to deliver our expertise and genuine customer focus to Western Australia.”
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The acquisition will see the addition of approximately 250 vehicles growing TR Group Australia’s fleet to more than 2000 trailers and 300 prime movers.
With more than 20 plus categories of trailers including PBS-approved A Double Combinations (fully permitted in accordance with NHVR regulations) and a new fleet of prime movers and refrigeration trailers, TR Group says its growth allows it to have the right solution for any project.