About Us

In 1978 John Martin-Hoyes started as a Civil Engineering contractor, forming John Martin-Hoyes Ltd. in 1986 which has now established itself as a prominent Principal Contractor to the construction industry, primarily focussing on the Building sector whilst still retaining established ties to the Civil Engineering market.

John Martin-Hoyes developed into the Trenchless Techniques market and created JMH Directional Drilling Ltd. in 1997, which is now a nationwide company serving the Utilities industry.

Abba Plant Hire was created in 1983 and has now grown to a company with over 500 items of plant, and is now widely recognised as the largest independently owned plant hire company in the East Midlands.

Abba Plant Hire then diversified into the crane hire industry and now has an extensive fleet of cranes ranging from 30 to 200 tonnes.

The access division followed in 2006 and now offers both booms and scissor lifts up to 43m working height.

Truck Linc offers tractor units for both long and short term self-drive hire.