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Watkins Hire is the UK's leading specialist temperature control rental solutions provider.
Our modern range of specialist products include Steam Boilers, Heating and Hot Water Boilers, Chillers and Heat Pumps, Air Heaters, Air Conditioning, Dehumidification and Air Handling equipment.
As the market leader we have many years of experience in providing complete rental solutions for critical temperature control requirements across all industry sectors and are the only company with this complete and diverse product offering.
Watkins Hire don't just provide rental equipment but the complete temperature control rental solution from system design through to installation and commissioning.
Our modern range of specialist products include Steam Boilers, Heating and Hot Water Boilers, Chillers and Heat Pumps, Air Heaters, Air Conditioning, Dehumidification and Air Handling equipment.
As the market leader we have many years of experience in providing complete rental solutions for critical temperature control requirements across all industry sectors and are the only company with this complete and diverse product offering.
Watkins Hire don't just provide rental equipment but the complete temperature control rental solution from system design through to installation and commissioning.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, England, Forest of Dean
Employees
51-200
Phone
+44 800 999 6365
Total raised
$16.61M
Founded date
1860
Investors 1
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Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 5
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| Jan 8, 2014 | Baird Capital Invests £10.1 Million in temperature control services business Watkins Hire | Baird Capital, the direct private investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co., announced today that its U.K. private equity group has invested £10.1 million in Watkins Hire (Watkins), a provider of industrial and commercial heating and cool... |
| Jan 8, 2014 | Watkins Hire Receives £10.1M Investment from Baird Capital | Watkins Hire, a Lydney, UK-based provider of industrial and commercial heating and cooling equipment rental services, received a £10.1m investment from Baird Capital. As part of the transaction, Baird Capital is backing experienced executiv... |
| Feb 6, 2009 | Seagate: Ex-CEO Watkins Gets $5 Million Severance Deal | Seagate (STX) disclosed in an SEC filing this afternoon that former CEO Bill Watkins has resigned as a director as of February 4. The company also said it has reached a separation agreement with Watkins that will pay him $5,000,008 in cash,... |
| QAnon leader Ron Watkins claimed he would raise $1 million dollars while running for Congress. He's raised just over $30,000. | QAnon leader Ron Watkins claimed in an interview last year that he would "raise at least a million dollars" for his Congressional run. Ron Watkins QAnon leader Ron Watkins claimed he would raise $1 million while running for Congre... |
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FAQ about Watkins Hire Ltd
When was Watkins Hire Ltd founded?
Watkins Hire Ltd was founded in 1860.
How much funding has Watkins Hire Ltd raised?
Watkins Hire Ltd has raised $16.61M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Watkins Hire Ltd?
Parsers VC has collected 5 articles mentioning Watkins Hire Ltd, among them “Baird Capital Invests £10.1 Million in temperature control services business Watkins Hire” (Jan 8, 2014) and “Watkins Hire Receives £10.1M Investment from Baird Capital” (Jan 8, 2014).
Is Watkins Hire Ltd still active?
Yes, Watkins Hire Ltd is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Feb 3, 2022.