Who we are
Built on expertise. Driven by our values.
Shaping construction for over a century
From our humble beginnings as a building supplies business in South East England in the early 1920s, Mabey Hire has evolved through decades of innovation to transform Britain’s landscape. Following the Second World War, we pioneered advancements in bridging and groundworks solutions. Today, we continue our legacy as a leading temporary works supplier while inspiring future generations.
Innovations that shaped our journey
1970
Launch of the first trench box – the Mabey Strongbox.
We launched the world’s first steel soldier system and the first British-made steel trench box, which are used by construction companies all around the world.
1992
Launch of BeamBridge.
We launched the pre-assembled, ready to lift in temporary bridging solution, BeamBridge.
2017
STEM Education Programme launches.
Driven by our engineering roots, we developed a STEM programme to spark interest in the engineers of tomorrow.
2020
Launch of our standard solutions, MyConstruct.
Giving customers quick access to standard temporary works designs, cutting turnaround times and saving time and money.
2020
Immersive technology launched.
EVE uses immersive tech to let customers explore their project and identify risks ahead of time.
2023
Taking responsible action.
We launched our ESG strategy to protect the planet, support people, and reach Net Zero by 2035.
Our vision & mission
Our vision and mission sit at the heart of what we do. We want to lead our industry by working with honesty, purpose, and real expertise, always aiming to give people the best experience when they work with us.
With strong engineering know-how and hands-on experience, we focus on spotting challenges early and finding solid, practical solutions. Together, our vision and mission reflect our promise to give customers confidence in every project, no matter how tough the conditions.
To delight our customers and build lasting relationships.
To create solutions that give our customers the freedom to build with confidence.
Our values
At Mabey Hire, expertise is at the core of everything we do; it’s what we were founded on. Our people possess the skills, in-depth knowledge, and hands-on experience required to navigate obstacles, tackle unexpected challenges, and provide the best possible solutions. But beyond our technical capabilities, the core of our business is our values, shaping the way we operate daily. These values are more than just words—they define our identity and distinguish us in the industry.
We are driven to be the best at what we do.
We know that our combined knowledge and capability is what sets us apart, but we don’t stop there. We are always listening, learning and adapting to keep ourselves in front, and our people and customers safe.
No matter what role we play in any project, we use our expertise to best effect, delivering the solutions that enable us to make a difference.
Whether it’s a complex project or a demanding deadline, every project presents its own unique challenges.
It’s our job to use our expertise and resources to find the best solution. We work hard to take problems away, add value, and create long-term relationships.
The best solutions come when we combine our skills and knowledge – driving, inspiring and complementing each other to aim higher and do better.
And that includes all our customers; we listen, we understand the challenges and we work together so that we can create the best outcome.
Yes, what we do is often highly technical. And yes, it can be complex too. But at heart, we are down-to-earth people.
We always try to keep it simple, sharing our expertise and honest advice. From the site to the boardroom, we are straightforward, open and fair in everything we do.
We love what we do, and we see opportunities everywhere. It’s what gets us out of bed in the morning and what drives us to go for it with everything we’ve got. Add to that our know-how and winning mentality, and we can overcome any challenge.
That’s what makes us unstoppable.
Always remember that in 25 years’ time, we won’t be doing it this way. If we are, we shall be facing extinction!
Give us a call
For all project specific design and technical enquiries, please contact your local service team.
Send us an email
If you want to talk to us about your project, send us an email and a brief outline of how we can help and we’ll be in touch.
action@mabeyhire.co.uk