Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK has signed an agreement to acquire commercial vehicle rental business SHB Hire.
The deal, for an undisclosed sum and subject to regulatory approval, will see Romsey-based SHB Hire operating under the Enterprise Flex-E-Rent brand, creating one of the largest commercial vehicle rental companies with 45,000 vehicles.
SHB Hire is a family-owned business with 16 UK locations and an 18,500-strong fleet including vans, HGVs, tippers and 4x4s.
Khaled Shahbo (pictured), managing director and senior VP for UK and Ireland at Enterprise Holdings, praised the heritage of SHB Hire and its reputation for customer service, adding: “We are confident that together we can create a stronger business and a truly world-class commercial vehicle offering.”
