Altrad Hire & Sales - Northampton

Altrad Generation Hire & Sales supplies scaffolding, fencing, groundworks, edge protection, safety, and light access products for domestic, commercial, and industrial uses. The company's journey began in 1978 under the name Generation Building Equipment LTD. It later evolved into Mitie Generation LTD with six branches in Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Southampton, and Northampton. It opened a dedicated training centre in Wakefield.

In 2004 it rebranded as Generation Hire & Sales. In 2012 it became part of the Altrad Group and Altrad Generation Hire & Sales was established. In 2013 it launched an exports division. In 2015 it acquired DESSA LTD, enabling supply of the Uni-Roof Temporary Roof System. Doug Lockyer is Branch Manager of the Northampton branch. The Northampton branch is situated in Dallington, North Northampton. The Northampton branch serves eastern England and the East Midlands.

Scaffolding materials and access equipment in Northampton are the focus of feedback, where customers describe a well-stocked selection that covers most requirements. Helpful and friendly staff come up repeatedly, with a welcoming atmosphere noted alongside a readiness to assist. One account mentions the team being always happy to help, while another points to the speed of a transaction. The reliability of stock is a recurring theme, with a customer observing that nearly everything needed for scaffolding work is available.

The range serves both trade and private buyers, and the staff's willingness to offer advice without pressure is appreciated. Several reviewers describe the service as straightforward and efficient, and the combination of a broad inventory and a personable approach means that those sourcing standard components or more specialist items report being well looked after. The depth of stock and the helpfulness of the team stand out as consistent strengths, with efficiency during purchases and a positive atmosphere mentioned alongside the practical experience of finding what is needed for scaffolding projects.