History of Champion Hire
December 2008
Champion Hire celebrates 40th Anniversary.
May 2007
Bob Evans & Shaun Roberts appointed directors.
August 2001
Doncaster depot opens at Churchill Lane.
December 1998
Nottingham & Derby depot opens at Stapleford.
October 1996
Leeds depot moves to larger premises at Cross Green Industrial Estate.
July 1991
Bradford depot opens at Jowett Street.
December 1989
Hull depot opens.
November 1986
Head Office opens at Roman Ridge Road, Sheffield.
July 1986
Chesterfield depot moves to larger premises at Brimington Road North.
October 1985
Leeds depot moves to a larger building at East Street.
October 1984
Bob Evans joins the company.
May 1984
New Chesterfield depot opens at Chatsworth Road.
November 1983
Tim Hale and Keith White purchase the Company from Ron Booth and Horace Champion, who both retire.
July 1982
Shaun Roberts joins the company.
November 1977
Chesterfield depot at Whittington Moor closes.
August 1977
A second Sheffield depot opens at Carbrook Street.
November 1972
Leeds depot opens at Meanwood Road.
June 1972
Chesterfield depot opens at Whittington Moor.
August 1969
Keith White appointed a Director.
March 1969
Champion Hire Ltd incorporated as a Limited Company.
December 1968
Champion Hire began trading as an unincorporated business from 323 Abbeydale Road, Sheffield under the trading name 'Hire It'.