3 May 2011 

Speedy Hire Plc

('Speedy', 'the Company' or 'the Group')

COMPLETION OF THE DISPOSAL OF THE ACCOMMODATION HIRE BUSINESS

Further to the announcement dated 26 April 2011, the Board of Speedy is pleased to announce that the disposal of the Group's Accommodation Hire business was successfully completed on 30 April 2011.

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Notes to Editors:

Founded in 1977, Speedy is the leading UK provider of equipment rental and support services to a wide range of clients across the construction, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing and facilities management sectors - as well as to local trades and industry.

Operating from over 300 fixed sites - together with a number of on-site facilities at client locations throughout the UK, Ireland and an international hub based in the Middle East - the Group supplies a range of services including:

·      the provision of small tools and equipment

·      surveying and measurement instrumentation

·      lifting and materials handling equipment

·      powered and non-powered access equipment

·      compressed air

·      temporary power generation

·      mechanical pumps

·      temporary site communications

The Group also provides associated services through the provision of training, asset management and testing, repair, inspection and maintenance (TRIM), as well as offering advisory services in areas such as health and safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.

Website:  www.speedyhire.plc.uk