David Archibald Thomson

Part of Mainline (1982) Ltd., AER Rents Ltd. is a UK and Ireland-based independent hire company that provides a wide range of products and services. The company aims to establish a depot network capable of servicing 75% of the UK and Ireland's SMEs. AER Rents' core business trades in the traditional plant hire sector, providing tools, plant, and powered access. AER Rents also has a network of complementary specialist businesses that provide a range of specialist products and services that support the core offering and give customers more reasons to choose AER Rents. Founded in 2014, the British company's mission is to deliver industry-leading customer service and outstanding value for money to its customers.

Red Circle Investments Ltd. is a British company that manufactures tipping trailers and commercial vehicle bodies. The private company is based in Leeds, UK and was founded in 2015.

Part of MV Commercial Ltd., Fruehauf Rigids Ltd. is a British company that manufactures motor vehicle bodies. The company is based in Grantham, UK. Fruehauf Rigids was founded in 2013.

Part of Mainline (1982) Ltd., Hudson Lifting Ltd. is a British company that distributes and rents lifting and height safety equipment. The company is based in East Tilbury, UK. Hudson Lifting was founded in 2018 and was acquired by AER Rents Ltd. on April 18, 2023.