Finning Expands Power Rental Capabilities in UK

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 01, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Finning International Inc., a leading Caterpillar dealer headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, has expanded its power rental capabilities with the acquisition of John F Hunt Power Group Ltd., a specialist power rental company in the United Kingdom. The acquisition is a significant step forward in Finning’s growth strategy, projected to more than triple its power rental revenue in the UK and Ireland while significantly expanding its power generation solutions capability.

John F Hunt Power is one of the UK’s larger specialist generator rental companies, with a strong industry brand built on delivering high-quality solutions and service. The company operates nationwide, serving a substantial and diverse customer base across a broad range of industries, including events and construction. With 145 employees and a nationwide fleet of approximately 2,500 generator units supported by six strategically located depots, John F Hunt Power provides 24/7 coverage across the UK. Since 1933, Finning has delivered unrivalled customer service and is committed to solving its customers’ toughest challenges.

The acquisition of John F Hunt Power is a major step forward in Finning’s growth strategy, projected to more than triple its power rental revenue in the UK and Ireland while significantly expanding its power generation solutions capability. It strengthens Finning’s ability to support customers with a broader range of applications, larger projects, and increasingly complex power requirements. Finning is investing in a market with significant long-term growth potential, and this acquisition builds on the strong organic growth already being delivered by the business, accelerating its ambitions through additional scale, expertise, and capability.

The acquisition was funded using existing liquidity and remains consistent with Finning’s disciplined capital allocation framework. The transaction is not expected to have a material impact on Finning’s combined revenue, earnings, or balance sheet.

Finning International Inc., the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer, has expanded its power rental capabilities with the acquisition of John F Hunt Power Group Ltd., a specialist power rental company in the United Kingdom. The acquisition, which is projected to more than triple Finning’s power rental revenue in the UK and Ireland, will significantly expand its power generation solutions capability. John F Hunt Power is one of the UK’s larger specialist generator rental companies, with a strong industry brand built on delivering high-quality solutions and service. The company operates nationwide, serving a substantial and diverse customer base across a broad range of industries, including events and construction. With 145 employees and a nationwide fleet of approximately 2,500 generator units supported by six strategically located depots, John F Hunt Power provides 24/7 coverage across the UK. Since 1933, Finning has delivered unrivalled customer service and is committed to solving its customers’ toughest challenges. Finning is investing in a market with significant long-term growth potential, and this acquisition builds on the strong organic growth already being delivered by the business, accelerating its ambitions through additional scale, expertise, and capability. The acquisition was funded using existing liquidity and remains consistent with Finning’s disciplined capital allocation framework. The transaction is not expected to have a material impact on Finning’s combined revenue, earnings, or balance sheet.