Acclaim Handling has supported Kings Landscaping for more than 20 years, providing reliable forklift equipment to help support the family-run landscaping business as it has grown and evolved. Most recently helping replace an outdated truck with a Hyundai 25-D.
About the Client
Kings Landscaping is a landscaping and pool-building firm based in Essex that specialises in transforming outdoor spaces for homeowners. The company places emphasis on bespoke, high-quality craftsmanship and on cultivating lasting relationships with its customers.
The Challenge
- Outdated equipment: Kings Landscaping needed dependable equipment that could support the day-to-day requirements of its landscaping operation.
- Long-term reliability: Having dependable equipment available on site has been important to supporting the business’s ongoing operations.
Our Assessment
Jeremy Reeve went to Kings Landscaping on site to carry out a detailed site survey and fleet review, taking the time to get to know the business’s daily operations and equipment need. He spoke directly with the team to develop a clear picture of their current requirements. Jeremy then offered tailored recommendations to make sure the solution suited their operations and made commercial sense.
Our Solution
Acclaim Handling provided a Hyundai 25-D with a snow plough attachment on contract hire. The solution provided Kings Landscaping with access to suitable equipment while maintaining the flexibility to adapt as the business changed over the years.
Why This Solution Was Recommended
The equipment provided updated equipment offering a more dependable solution for their day-to-day site operations, helping to reduce the reliance on older machinery and the maintenance requirements associated with it. It was better suited to their operational needs, while also taking their budget into consideration.
Training & Ongoing Support
Acclaim Handling provides Kings Landscaping with planned maintenance, LOLER inspections, responsive breakdown assistance and dedicated ongoing account management. This guarantees that Kings Landscaping has ongoing access to the servicing, inspections and support required to keep their equipment running safely and dependably.
Success Factors + Outcomes
- Long-term partnership: Acclaim Handling and Kings Landscaping have maintained a relationship spanning more than 20 years.
- Reliable equipment: Forklift equipment, including a snow plough attachment, on contract hire has supported Kings Landscaping’s site-based activities.
- Greater operator satisfaction: The newer equipment has helped support smoother day-to-day operations by reducing downtime.
“After calling around for forklifts, Jeremy Reeve stood out for a surprising reason: he didn’t chase. No pressure, no constant follow-ups – just honest advice exactly when it was needed. That respect for David’s space is exactly what led David to pick up the phone and seal the deal.”
David King
Project Snapshot
- Client: Kings Landscaping
- Location: Suffolk
- Equipment Supplied: X1 Hyundai 25-D
- Service: Contract Hire
- Operational Environment: Site
