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Date: 26th July 2016

Briggs Defence conveys capability at DVD 2016

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Briggs Defence will be showcasing its ability to deliver comprehensive mechanical handling and engineering service solutions for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) at a special event that brings together suppliers, the military and the procurement community.

Taking place over two days at the Millbrook Proving Ground, near Bedford, DVD 2016 is jointly sponsored by Army Headquarters and the MoD's Defence Equipment and Support (Land Equipment) organisation.

At the event, Briggs Defence - aspecialist division of leading engineering and equipment provider, Briggs Equipment -will be showcasing a range of products and services, including Hyster forklifts, protected plant equipment and its dedicated engineering expertise.

Gary Clements, Strategic Development Director at Briggs, commented: "By showcasing both our materials handling and service support capabilities at the show, we will be demonstrating our ability to provide capability and assurance within the Defence environment.

"Of course, the show is not just about equipment, it will also provide us with the opportunity to engagement with our customer and highlight the wide range ofengineering and asset management services we currently deliver to the MoD and related agencies. We will also be demonstrating our ability to innovate and showing how Briggs Defence is evolving to meet the ever changing needs of this sector.

Already a trusted partner supporting 279 MoD locations across 13 countries, Briggs Defence manages in excess of 4,000 assets, including forklift trucks, protected plant vehicles, trailers, tow tractors, container handlers and agricultural tractors, and has a proven track record as a complete solution provider, operating one of the country's largest skilled engineering teams across both UK and overseas operations.

Now, Briggs Defence is more closely aligned with its customer group, transitioning from a single contract delivery model to one that supports multiple contracts across both Government and industry sectors. In doing so, the company aims to deliver exceptional value for money, flexibility and operational cost reductions whilst utilising the latest technology to improve capability.

As well as providing a platform to discuss these changes with industry insiders, the show in September will also highlight the company's support for military-related charities and a Rally for Heroes car together with theRAF Regular & Reserve BMW teamsuperbike,will take pride of place on the Briggs Defence stand.

Gary added: "We are delighted to be able to sponsor both the British Superbike Team and Rally for Heroes. Throughout the year we also support several other charities associated with our Armed Forces and we are proud to be able to support their valuable work."

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Briggs Defence to demonstrate its capability at DVD 2016.

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Editor's Notes

Formerly known as Defence Logistic Support (DLS), Briggs Defence is a specialist division of Briggs Equipment - a unique engineering and equipment provider, which relishes delivering innovation. With a team of more than 600 engineers throughout the UK, the company also provides global equipment and maintenance support. Currently, through its partnership with the Ministry of Defence, Briggs Defence manages in excess of 4,000 assets at 279 MoD sites across 13 countries.

Thesole UK distributor for Yale and Hyster forklifts, Briggs enjoys strategic partnerships that offer customers a total solution and services all the equipment it sells. So, whether it's new, used or short-term hire equipment, Briggs has a proposition far more reaching than materials handling.The company's market leading fleet management tool, BE Portal, plays a pivotal role in driving up standards of customer service and its in-house financing capability, BE Finance, offers customers greater flexibility. Briggs is transforming the industry by placing customers at the heart of everything it does. Discover more@BriggsUK

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Martin Farrow

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Briggs Equipment
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