The company was established in 1979 as a sole trader, becoming a limited company in 1997. Since starting the business 30 year ... s ago, when Barry bought his first JCB 3C, the company now employs 40+ drivers, offering a wide range of vehicles and plant equipment. As well as offering “plant hire” as the name suggests, we also offer a wide range of contracting and excavation services. Whist we are able to undertake larger jobs and contracts, we have retained the culture of a small and tightly managed family business, which manifests itself both in the interest our men take in their work and their commitment to getting the job done for the customer. “If we don’t take care of our customers, someone else will”. Experience and loyalty are extremely high at Barry Wood Plant Hire, with over 400 years machine-driving experience between the 20 longest serving staff members and over 250 years service between the 10 longest serving staff members. We offer a 24-hour service to our customer base which includes the following industries: quarrying, construction, building, manufacturing, authorities & councils as well as the private and domestic market. read more