BRIGGS EQUIPMENT IRELAND LIMITED acquired Laois Hire Services Ltd. from HSS Hire Group plc (AIM:HSS) for €11.2 million on April 7, 2021. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Briggs, Laois Hire will continue trading under its own name and with all current operational contacts remaining in place. The proceeds will be used to invest in the core Tool Hire business in line with the HSS Hire Group Group's strategy. The gross assets of Laois Hire Services as on June 27, 2020, is €10.6 million. The Stuart Skinner and George Price of Numis Securities acted as financial advisor for HSS Hire Group. Philip Lea, David Lawless and Julia Drennan of Dillon Eustace Solicitors acted as legal advisor to BRIGGS EQUIPMENT IRELAND LIMITED. BRIGGS EQUIPMENT IRELAND LIMITED completed the acquisition of Laois Hire Services Ltd. from HSS Hire Group plc (AIM:HSS) on April 7, 2021.