TDL Equipment

What TDL Equipment does

TDL Equipment was a UK-based distributor of material handlers, excavators, dumpers, telehandlers, and forklifts, established in 2000 and headquartered in Tankersley with 101–250 employees. The company built a 20+ year reputation primarily as the leading distributor of ATLAS Material Handling equipment serving the UK Scrap and Waste industries, alongside complementary dealer arrangements with SANY (excavators and telehandlers), Mecalac (site dumpers and compaction), and JAC (lithium, electric, diesel, and LPG forklifts). Operations were conducted through physical depots in Wellingborough (head office) and Wigan, with a direct enterprise field-sales GTM focused on construction, scrap-handling, and waste-processing operators.

In 2024, TDL Equipment ceased operating as a standalone entity under Ballyvesey Holdings Limited's two-phase consolidation programme. Phase one merged Contract Plant Rental, Norwest Plant, and Genesis Equipment Sales into Contract Plant; phase two absorbed TDL Equipment's operations and Atlas distribution franchise into the unified Contract Plant brand. James Bickerton serves as Managing Director of the combined entity. The revenue model combines one-time equipment sales, rental income (through the Contract Plant Rental division), and recurring hardware revenue from parts and service support. The integrated business now offers a multi-OEM product portfolio spanning mini (1t) to large (75t) excavators, material handlers up to 52t, dumpers from 1t to 9t, telehandlers, and a full forklift range, alongside used equipment resale. Distribution remains UK-only via direct sales, telephone, email, parts locator web service, and industry events such as Hillhead 2026 and the Contract Plant Open Day.

Name

TDL Equipment

Legal name

TDL Equipment

Website

https://tdlequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TDL Equipment, now operating as Contract Plant, is a UK distributor of Atlas, SANY, Mecalac, and JAC construction, material-handling, and forklift equipment serving scrap, waste, construction, and logistics operators across the United Kingdom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Material Handling Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Loader Attachments (Front Loaders, Telehandlers, Bale Handlers, Forks) (AFAAAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment distribution
• Material handling equipment
• Construction equipment sales
• Plant equipment rental
• Waste industry machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Tankersley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new plant equipment including excavators, material handlers, dumpers, telehandlers, and forklifts from Atlas, SANY, Mecalac, and JAC brands
2. Equipment Rental: Equipment rental services through Contract Plant Rental division
3. Parts and Service: Parts supply and support services for equipment maintenance

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TDL Equipment is a UK distributor of heavy construction and material handling equipment, operating under the Contract Plant brand following a 2024 merger. It sells and rents ATLAS material handlers and wheeled excavators, SANY excavators and telehandlers, Mecalac dumpers and compaction rollers, and JAC forklifts, alongside used equipment, spare parts, and servicing. Its primary customer base is the UK scrap, waste, recycling, and construction industries.

Product overview

TDL Equipment, now operating under the Contract Plant brand, is a provider of construction and plant equipment in the UK serving the scrap and waste industries. The unified offering spans multiple product lines: ATLAS material handlers (16t-52t) and wheeled excavators (13.5t-22t) for material handling applications; SANY excavators ranging from mini (1t) to large (75t), plus telehandlers; Mecalac site dumpers (TA, Revotruck, MDX series from 1t-9t) and compaction equipment; and JAC forklifts available in lithium, electric, diesel, and LPG variants (1.5t-8t capacity). The company also offers used equipment. This diverse portfolio provides complete coverage for material handling, earthmoving, compaction, and lifting operations across construction, recycling, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ATLAS Material Handlers ATLAS material handling equipment in 16t to 52t capacity models (160MH through 520MH) distributed to UK scrap and waste industry customers for bulk scrap and waste handling applications.
• ATLAS Wheeled Excavators ATLAS wheeled excavators from 13.5t to 22t capacity (135WSR through 220W models, including standard and Big Foot configurations) supplied to UK construction, scrap, and waste customers.
• SANY Excavators SANY excavators spanning mini (1t–3.5t: SY10U, SY16C, SY18U, SY18C, SY19E, SY20C, SY26C, SY35U), small (6t–15.5t: SY60C, SY75C, SY80U, SY135C, SY155U, SY155W), medium (21.5t–30.5t: SY215C, SY265C, SY305C), and large (39t SY390H, 50t SY500H, 75t SY750H) classes supplied to UK construction and industrial customers.
• SANY Telehandlers SANY telehandlers including the 14m STH1440 and 18m STH1840 models for material handling at height on construction and industrial sites.
• Mecalac Site Dumpers Mecalac site dumpers including TA series (1t–9t: TA1, TA2SEH, TA3, TA3S, TA6, TA6S, TA9, TA9S), Revotruck series (6t REVOTRUCK 6, 9t REVOTRUCK 9), and MDX series (6MDX, 6SMDX, 9MDX, 9SMDX) supplied to UK construction and groundworks customers.
• Mecalac Compaction Equipment Mecalac compaction equipment including the MBR71 roller for site preparation and ground compaction on construction projects.
• JAC Forklifts JAC forklifts spanning lithium (CPD15S-Li, CPD20S-Li, CPD25S-Li), electric (1.5t–6t: CPD15S, CPD20S, CPD20SA3 3-wheel, CPD25S, CPD30S, CPD35S, CPD40J, CPD60S), diesel (5t–8t: CPCD50J, CPCD70J, CPCD80J), and LPG (2.5t–3.5t: CPQYD25J, CPQYD30J, CPQYD35J) variants supplied to UK industrial and logistics customers.
• Used Equipment Pre-owned construction and plant equipment available for sale through the online shop at contractplant.com/shop.
• Equipment Rental Rental of plant and material handling equipment to UK customers through the Contract Plant Rental division.
• Parts and Service Support Aftermarket parts supply and equipment support services to maintain and service the distributed equipment fleet, with parts accessed via contractplantparts.com and [email protected].

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Contract Plant RentalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Merger partner that combined with Norwest Plant and Genesis Equipment Sales in 2024 to form Contract Plant, representing phase one of the strategic consolidation plan.
• Norwest PlantcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Merger partner that combined with Contract Plant Rental and Genesis Equipment Sales in 2024 to form Contract Plant.
• Genesis Equipment SalescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Merger partner that combined with Contract Plant Rental and Norwest Plant in 2024 to form Contract Plant.
• ATLAS (Material Handling)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution partnership for ATLAS Material Handling equipment in UK Scrap and Waste industries. TDL Equipment renowned as leading Atlas distributor for over 20 years.
• SANYmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of SANY construction equipment including excavators, telehandlers, and other heavy machinery under Contract Plant brand.
• MecalacmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Mecalac products including TA Dumpers, Revotruck Dumpers, MDX Dumpers, and compaction equipment.
• JAC (Forklifts)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of JAC forklifts including lithium, electric, diesel, and LPG models ranging from 1.5t to 8t capacity.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Loxam: Largest European equipment-rental operator with branches across the UK (Loxam Access, Nationwide Platforms, etc.). A broad-incumbent comp showing the European scale achievable in plant equipment hire, relevant for benchmarking Contract Plant's UK rental ambition.
• Ashtead Group / Sunbelt Rentals: Parent of Sunbelt Rentals and a major UK equipment-rental presence via Sunbelt UK. Broad-incumbent comp demonstrating the recurring-rental economics and scale that the merged Contract Plant platform is positioned to grow into.
• United Rentals: Largest global equipment-rental company serving construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers. A broad-incumbent comp showing what a scaled UK plant-equipment operator could become, though materially larger and more US-focused than Contract Plant.
• Aggreko: UK-headquartered specialist in temporary equipment hire (power, cooling, heating) with a sizable UK branch network. Broad-incumbent comp in UK equipment hire with overlapping national-footprint distribution characteristics, although Aggreko focuses on power/temperature rather than construction plant.

Direct peers

• H&E Equipment Services: US-based heavy-equipment distributor and rental company with branches across multiple states. Closely comparable operating model (multi-brand distribution + rental + parts/service) and serves a similar earthmoving/material-handling customer base.
• GAP Group: UK plant, tool, powered access, and welfare equipment hire provider with branches across the country. Relevant peer because of overlapping UK customer base in construction and the hybrid sale/rental operating model that mirrors Contract Plant's three revenue streams.
• Blue Machinery Group: UK-based heavy construction-equipment distributor representing brands across material handling, crushing, and screening. Directly comparable to Contract Plant as a UK multi-brand dealer serving scrap/waste and construction end markets.
• A-Plant (Sunbelt Rentals UK): Sunbelt Rentals' UK plant-equipment rental arm, formed by the merger of A-Plant and Nixon. A directly comparable UK plant-equipment hire competitor with similar customer concentration in construction and infrastructure customers.
• Speedy Hire: UK's largest tool and plant equipment hire company operating both rental and sales branches nationwide. Comparable to Contract Plant's UK rental footprint (Contract Plant Rental division) and scrap/construction customer mix, though Speedy is rental-led rather than sales-led.
• SMT Group: Pan-European multi-brand construction and material-handling equipment distributor (Volvo CE, Sennebogen, Manitowoc) with both sales and rental operations. Closest direct comp to TDL/Contract Plant because of identical distributor-plus-rental model, multi-OEM portfolio, and Europe-wide branch network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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