DENNISON PLANT SOLUTIONS
Your Trusted Partner for Plant Equipment Sales & Hire
ABOUT US
Dennison Plant Solutions are trusted specialists in the sales and hire of a comprehensive range of plant and construction equipment. Proudly based near Carnforth, we have built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance machinery and responsive, expert support to contractors, plant operators, and construction professionals throughout the region.
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Whether you're looking to purchase new equipment, hire for a short-term project, or maintain and repair your existing machinery, our experienced team is here to help. With deep industry knowledge developed over generations, we offer practical solutions tailored to your needs—backed by friendly, professional service you can rely on.
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We take the time to get to know your business and its unique challenges, so we can deliver practical, reliable solutions that fit your specific requirements. Every customer enquiry is treated as a priority, and we’re committed to providing an unrivalled level of service and support, without compromise.
Above all, we recognise that supplying the right equipment for the right job is critical to your success—and that’s exactly what we aim to deliver, every time.
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Richard's Story
Richard Dennison’s story begins in Ireland, where a lifelong passion for machinery and groundworks first took hold. In January 1992, at the age of 21, he moved to Lancaster to take up the role of Production Director at Dennison Trailers. At the time, Dennison Trailers was already a well-established family business, but under Richard’s leadership—alongside his cousin James—the company expanded dramatically, earning a reputation as one of the UK and Ireland’s most respected trailer manufacturers. Their innovative designs and quality engineering made Dennison Trailers a trusted name not only across the UK and Ireland but throughout Europe, supplying businesses that demanded reliability, precision, and durability.
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Despite the scale and success of Dennison Trailers, Richard’s true passion lay in plant and machinery but specifically top of ground projects, where results are instantly visible and impactful. Determined to follow this calling, he set out independently to focus on grading yards, sports pitches, horse arenas, and other projects where precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are on full display. For Richard, there’s little satisfaction in buried pipes or hidden progress; the real reward is a perfectly finished surface that speaks for itself.
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Over the years, Richard has delivered a wide range of projects, from plant hire and groundworks to soil stabilisation, house building, and marina construction. He has managed complex developments, solved difficult site challenges, and consistently turned ambitious plans into high-quality, tangible results. Today, Richard operates independently, bringing in trusted subcontractors as needed and often collaborating directly with clients on-site. His decades of practical experience, hands-on expertise, and uncompromising eye for detail mean he doesn’t just manage projects—he guarantees precision, reliability, and exceptional results that clients can see and trust. Whether it’s a challenging groundworks project, a large-scale development, or a precision grading task, Richard combines expertise, passion, and a hands-on approach to deliver sites that exceed expectations every time.
DENNISON & SHARPGRADE
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Back in 2019, we travelled to Munich not just to finalise a dealership agreement with SharpGrade, but to meet the people behind the brand and get a true sense of who we’d be working with long-term.
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We had already been in contact with Rodney and Angela Sharp—the husband-and-wife team who own and run SharpGrade—for around 18 months before meeting them in person. From the very beginning, their family-oriented approach, honesty, and passion for what they do stood out.
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For us, this was important. We’ve always believed in dealing directly with the people who design and build the equipment—not being treated as just another number. Meeting Rodney and Angela in person confirmed everything we’d felt during those months of conversation: they are passionate about their products, their customers, and the reputation they’ve built.
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While at the exhibition, we also had the opportunity to speak privately with an experienced American contractor already using the SharpGrade system. This wasn’t just any user—he was responsible for converting and relaying 50–60 ballparks a year and had previously relied on a different brand of grading attachment. After just three years of continuous use, his old machines had worn out so badly they couldn’t even be rebuilt—they had to be scrapped and replaced.
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What really stood out was his honest comparison. While the SharpGrade system cost more upfront, he was now operating four units, with the oldest already four years in service—and he proudly admitted he had never had to put a spanner on a single one. That level of reliability, durability, and performance gave us complete confidence going forward, and we knew this was the right system to invest in.
For us, it wasn’t just impressive—it made sealing the deal a certainty. We weren’t just buying a product; we were partnering with a family-run business that shares our values of quality, trust, and craftsmanship—people who stand behind every piece of equipment they build.
Services
We offer comprehensive services across multiple sectors: construction of horse arenas, canal marinas, poultry sheds, car parks and driveways, patios, house extensions and new builds, as well as agricultural, industrial buildings, and sports pitches; contracting services including canal and river dredging, drainage, muck-shifting, groundworks, site clearance, crushing and screening, soil stabilisation, and utility work; plant, vehicle, and trailer maintenance with full servicing and repairs; well-equipped workshop facilities for welding and fabrication, machine overhauls and rebuilds, and hydraulic hose production; plus a wide range of plant hire options such as excavators (including long reach), wheeled and tracked dump trucks, rollers, dozers, tractors, and water bowsers.
WHY CHOOSE DENNISON
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Generations of Experience You Can Trust
With decades of industry knowledge passed down through generations, Dennison Plant Solutions brings unmatched expertise to every job. Our long-standing reputation is built on consistent service, deep product understanding, and a commitment to helping clients find the right equipment — whether it’s for purchase, hire, or repair.
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​Complete Plant Equipment Support – All in One Place
From reliable machinery sales to flexible hire options and trusted repairs, we offer a full-service solution under one roof. Our wide range of plant equipment is backed by practical, on-the-ground knowledge — meaning you get the right tool for the job, exactly when you need it.
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Local Service, Regional Reach
Proudly based near Carnforth, we serve construction professionals and plant operators across the region with responsive support and tailored solutions. We’re big enough to deliver — but small enough to care, providing a personal approach with every customer we work with.
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Higher Addington Farm, Carnforth LA6 1DZ
01524 730048 / 07770 940534
