Kenhire Limited Celebrates Their 75th Anniversary This June

21st May 2024

Paul Kennedy

This June we celebrate 75 years in business here in Ashford. Something that we are incredibly proud of, certainly with obstacles, challenges and the economic climate.

The company began life in 1949 when founder Don Kennedy started ‘The Mobile Car Repair Service’, converting a 25cwt Austin Three way van into a mobile workshop equipped to handle any roadside emergency.

After taking on his first employee, an apprentice at £1 5s a week, Mr Kennedy soon had to establish the company’s first premises. So a World War II Nissen hut costing £8 was erected in a builder’s yard in Kennington in 1950.

Current Managing Director Paul Kennedy joined the company in 1982 and as the economy thrived, the commercial vehicle sector saw unprecedented growth. So Kenhire added more specialised vehicles to meet customers’ demand.

1989 saw the company celebrate 40 years in business, and alongside the ever-present Escort, Astra, Sierra and Transit models, the fleet now included vehicles such as the Vauxhall Nova, Ford Orion, Austin Montego, Ford Granada, Vauxhall Astramax and the new Ford P100 pick-up.

In 1990, at the age of 70 Don Kennedy retired from his beloved motor trade, leaving son Paul as managing director to continue the rapid expansion of the firm.

Today, our fully equipped workshops based on Henwood Industrial Estate, manned by experienced staff, ensure that all our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards and give us the means to find solutions to any transport problems you may encounter.

Throughout the years, we have taken immense pride in our approach to business, so whatever kind of vehicle rental you need, or whatever help you need with your own vehices, you can rely on Kenhire to provide a friendly, efficient and totally professional service at extremely competitive prices.

To celebrate we are hosting a networking event on the 12th June from 5.30pm and a free Family Fun Day on the 15th June 2024.

For more information about our business and more details on our history, head over to our website www/kenhire.uk.com of follow our socials @kenhirelimited

(pictured left to right Paul, Don, Estelle, Kathryn and Joanne Kennedy)

Kenhire Limited Celebrates Their 75th Anniversary This June

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