Hidral has acquired 100 % of the British company Passenger Lift Solutions (PLS), a leading UK manufacturer of wheelchair lifts for accessible passenger vehicles. The operation is part of the group's international growth strategy and strengthens its positioning in the scope of accessible mobility.
Based in Seville and with over 50 years of experience in the lifting and accessibility sector, Hidral continues to advance its expansion plan by integrating specialist companies that complement its knowledge, broaden its capabilities, and generate new opportunities. in strategic markets. In this case, the incorporation of PLS brings to the group a company with a strong track record, a leading position in the UK accessible social transport sector and a recognised specialisation in engineering-based accessibility solutions.
The acquisition It further strengthens Hidral's position in transport accessibility through Hidral Gobel., a company also integrated into the group and specialising in accessibility solutions for road transport. The complementarity between PLS and Hidral Gobel will allow the group's value proposition to be strengthened across different vehicle types and applications., setting up a broader and more specialised platform to continue growing internationally.
Florencio Chacártegui, managing director of Hidral, points out: “This operation The Hidral Group's long-term strategy for international growth involves integrating specialised companies. that complement our experience, expand our capabilities, and generate new opportunities in key mobility and accessibility markets. In this context, the complementarity between PLS and Hidral Gobel generates a synergy of great value, by reinforcing the group's global offering across different vehicle segments and accessibility applications, and by supporting our long-term international growth strategy.".
PLS will continue to operate as an independent company under its current name and will maintain its management team at the helm of daily operations.. For clients and partners, this continuity guarantees stability in all areas of the business, including product quality, service, technical support, and after-sales care.
For its part, Adam Beck, director general de Passenger Lift Solutions, ha destacado el valor estratégico de esta integración: “PLS ha sido elegida específicamente por Hidral por nuestra trayectoria como líderes del mercado británico en el sector M2. Our experience, reputation and focus on product design and delivery naturally align with Hidral's range and vision.. The important thing is that we will build on what already works: PLS will remain PLS, with the same people, the same values and the same commitment to our clients, now with the added backing of the reach, capability and resources of an international group.
The operation also opens new opportunities for collaboration between both companies in areas such as procurement, research and development, and manufacturing, creating a more solid foundation for innovation and sustained growth. The combination of PLS's experience in the British market with Hidral's industrial and technical capabilities represents a relevant step in the future development of both organisations.
With an international presence in over 120 countries, With this acquisition, Hidral consolidates its commitment to continue growing in strategic markets and to develop increasingly comprehensive solutions in lifting, accessibility and mobility..
