In a move set to shake up the UK’s temporary fencing and hoarding market, Altrad Generation has announced the acquisition of Heras Mobile Fencing & Security UK’s assets and branch operations.
The deal will see Altrad, already a major player in non-mechanical construction equipment, significantly expand its UK presence and strengthen its customer offerings.
The acquisition brings six new Heras branches into Altrad Generation’s existing network of 32 locations, taking its total UK footprint to 38 branches. This expansion is expected to enhance the company’s ability to deliver high-quality temporary fencing and steel compound hoarding solutions to a broader customer base.
Mark Clifford, Managing Director of Altrad Generation, was excited about the deal: “We’re delighted to welcome the Heras Mobile Fencing UK team into the Altrad Generation family.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine the strengths of both businesses, driving innovation and improving the services we offer to our customers. Our focus has always been on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction, and this acquisition allows us to deliver on that promise even more effectively.”
Heras Mobile Fencing is a well-known name in the industry, particularly for its temporary fencing solutions. Clifford emphasised that the acquisition would build on this legacy:
“The Heras brand is synonymous with quality in temporary fencing, and we’re excited to take that forward. By bringing together our expertise, we’ll be able to offer customers an even wider range of products and services, along with greater value.”
Over the next few months, the newly acquired branches will be rebranded to align with Altrad Generation’s corporate identity, with operations fully integrated into its existing network.
However, Heras will continue operating independently under its brand for permanent fencing and security solutions.
This acquisition is a significant step for Altrad Generation, which already supplies over 1,400km of temporary fence panels annually—enough to stretch from Lands’ End to John O’Groats.
The company, part of the global ALTRAD Group, is a leading provider of scaffolding, groundworks edge protection, and light access equipment across the UK and Ireland.
The deal is expected to bring tangible benefits to customers, including access to a broader range of products, improved service efficiency, and enhanced innovation in the temporary fencing market.
