Irish Mini Digger Supplier Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Dublin-based plant hire firm Kiernan's is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Larry Kiernan started his business with just one JCB mini digger, and now supplies a range of plant machinery for hire from the company's base of operations in Balbriggan, north of Dublin.

"There are now over 50 pieces of machinery available for hire ranging from one-ton mini diggers to track machines, tipper Lorries and other plant equipment," says Bernie Kiernan, Larry's wife and business partner, speaking to Irish Trucker magazine. Kiernan's stocks models from a range of manufacturers including Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu, Hino, Atlas and Terex. All maintenance work on the machines is done by Kiernan's themselves. “The fleet hasn't been added to for the past year or two, so it is important to keep the plant well maintained. Each driver has his own machine which he maintains and we also have 2 fitters for more bigger maintenance," explains Mrs Kiernan.

Bernie says that the key to their success over they years has been striving to provide excellent customer service, based on the range of well-maintained machines they offer, "Customer satisfaction is our priority as it always has been. We have a large customer base and if we can hold on to what we have then we will delighted. We don't plan to expand the plant too much, but then again you never say never and if we feel that we have too then we will.”

Whether a customer requires one mini digger or a range of tracked excavators and backhoes, Kiernan's operates to the same policy of providing high-quality service, no matter the size of the job. “When the customer wants a job done, we want to ensure that it will be done as quickly and efficiently as possible, while at a reasonable rate," says Mrs Kiernan.

She added: "Most of the customers that we have would be with us for years. Whether they are a big or small company, everyone is treated the same with us and we're very grateful for their business over the years.”