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13.07.2017

Cooper snaps up Alberta Lift

Canadian rental company Cooper Equipment Rentals has acquired fellow Canadian company Alberta Lift and Equipment Rentals.

Alberta Lift was established in 2012 with a focus on aerial lift and telehandler rental with a largely Skyjack fleet. It operates from two locations - Calgary and Lethbridge - covering southern Alberta. President and co-founder Justin Wharton will take up a ‘senior role’ at Cooper to help grow its business in Western Canada.

Toronto based Coopers is controlled by SeaFort Capital and operates from 24 locations across Canada and prior to this acquisition only operated from a single Alberta location in Edmonton.

Coopers president Doug Dougherty said: “We are excited to strengthen our business in Western Canada with the addition of Alberta Lift’s impressive team of rental professionals, top-notch equipment fleet and excellent branch facilities.

Chief executive Darryl Cooper added: “this acquisition broadens our presence in Western Canada and allows us to bring the Cooper difference to customers throughout Southern Alberta. We are pleased to add Justin to the Cooper team- we know that his energy and professionalism will further strengthen the impressive team that we have established in the Western Canadian market.”

Justin Wharton said: “this transaction will allow Alberta Lift’s loyal customers to continue receiving the high level of service to which they have become accustomed. Alberta Lift’s customer service philosophy aligns perfectly with Cooper’s, and I am excited to have the opportunity to work with the fastest growing independent equipment rental company in Canada.”

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