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HSS DIY
[edit]HSS DIY is a UK multi-channel retailer that specializes in tool hire and material selling for DIYers and traders. HSS been in the industry for over 50 years and now, it has transformed and rebranded into HSS ProService Marketplace.[1]
History
[edit]Founded in 1957 by Bert Taylor[2], HSS DIY was initially known as The Hire Services Company and it solely focused on tool and equipment hire.
Bert Taylor opened more shops across the area of West Central London, and towards the end of the 1960s, The Hire Service Company was later acquired by scaffolding conglomerate SGB. SGB owned eight tool rental shops under the name Hire Shops Limited. These company names were later merged to create Hire Service Shops Limited or HSS Hire for short.[3]
In October 2025, HSS sold its physical hire division to Endless for £1 to focus on HSS ProService Marketplace.[4] It's new focus is a technology-led, asset-light digital platform.[5] The company name change became official in November 2025.[6]
HSS ProService is split into 3 brands: HSS ProService Marketplace, HSS DIY & HSS Training.
Customers
[edit]HSS DIY’s core customers are homeowners who want to tackle their own home & garden renovations, and those who work in the trade.
Refinancing
[edit]HSS DIY have completed the refinancing of their debt.[7]
At inception, about £19 million of the ABL facility and the full £25 million in convertible notes were drawn, giving ProService additional liquidity to support working capital and its growth strategy.[8]
Partnerships
[edit]In October 2025, HSS ProService sold just under 10% stake to Speedy Hire, who are currently their main tool & equipment supplier.[9]
Head Office
[edit]HSS Proservice head office is located at Building 2, Think Park, Mosley Road, Trafford Park, Manchester, Lancashire, M17 1FQ, England.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ Kenneally, Danielle (2025-11-17). "HSS Hire rebrands to HSS ProService as Speedy Hire deal and leadership changes take effect". Construction Wave. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ "HSS - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ "HSS - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ Grapevine, H. R. "From tool hire to talent magnet - how HSS rebuilt its employer brand". www.hrgrapevine.com. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Grapevine, H. R. "From tool hire to talent magnet - how HSS rebuilt its employer brand". www.hrgrapevine.com. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "Halifax – Market news". www.investments.halifax.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ Ord, Matthew (12 August 2026). "Expect the unexpected: Inside a £60m refinancing". Accounting Web.
- ↑ "ProService Secures New Financing as Trading Strengthens - TipRanks.com". TipRanks Financial. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ "Speedy Hire to provide services and take stake in renamed HSS Hire | AJ Bell". www.ajbell.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2025-10-06. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
- ↑ "HSS ProService Limited". The Law Society.
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