Early 1960’s – Beginnings
Mac’s originally started as a removal company based in Walton-on-Thames, ran by Alec’s father Alexander. After leaving school, Alec’s father asked him to work in all aspects of the business and gain an indepth understanding of the industry.
After 5 years Alec wanted to move the business forward and enter the road Haulage industry. This was a success, and the business opened two further depots in Leeds and Warrington.
1973 – Mac’s Truck Sales is Born
After Alec’s father passed away, Alec decided to close the depot in Wallton-on-Thames, with the aim of now selling vehicles, ergo the birth of Mac’s Truck Sales.
1996 – New Direction & First Chassis Extensions
Adrian Alec’s son joined the business and helped take things in a new direction, buying quality used trucks from rental companies, ex-demo, fleet trucks and from finance companies.
Despite being told it wouldn’t work by many, Mac’s initially converted a DAF 4×2 Tractor Unit into a 26T 6×2 Rigid truck, then a Scania 6×2 Tractor Unit into a 8×2 32T Rigid. Word soon caught on of this development, and there was a huge demand for this product.
Late 90’s – Used Removal Vehicles Introduced
Due to a national shortage of Removal Vehicles, Mac’s purchased quality ex-contract box body trucks, stretched the chassis and turned them into Removal vehicles.
2000 – 24 year relationship with FASSI Begins
Despite the FASSI name not being widely known in the UK at the time, Mac’s could see the huge potential FASSI had to become the UK’s crane-manufacturer of choice for a variety of industries. Mac’s therefore became the UK’s main FASSI installer and dealer, which is still the case today.
Early 2000’s – Mac’s become the UK’s Exclusive VDL Dealer
Mac’s entered the Skip & Hookloader market with an exclusive partnership with VDL, this equipment was unheard of in the UK at the time but very well proven in the EU, but Mac’s could see the clear advantages of this manufacturer over more established makes in the market.
2005 – Own Plant & Removal Bodies Introduced
Mac’s designed, developed and produced their own Plant & Removal bodies in repsonse to customer demmand. Since their inception, we have continiuously developed these into being market leading products.
2008 – Showtime
As the business grew and word about Mac’s quality products spread, we started to attend shows around the UK to let people see our trucks in person.
2010 – Market leaders for Crane Trucks & Special Builds
Thanks to innovation, quality, and a skilled team, Mac’s became crane truck market leaders, featuring trucks with Fly Jibs for extra reach, and advancements in design making rear-mounted cranes perform in ways nobody else could achieve. Mac’s also became known as the go-to one-stop-shop for custom and niche builds, if customers could dream it, we could build it.
2013 – Joined Allmi
In 2013, Mac’s joined the Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers as an industry leader.
2015 – Mac’s Rental Established
Due to customer demand for more flexible ownership options, and a desire for short term hire while their new truck was being built, Mac’s Truck Rental was established.
2016 – Expansion Begins
Due to continued success, Mac’s outgrew their premises on New Hey road, Outlane, and purchased land for a new site at Crosland Road, Huddersfield. Development started on the 15 Bay workshop, paintbooth and offices in August.
2017 – New Site Opens at Crosland Moor
Mac’s moved into the large facility and rapidly started to fill the yard with stock vehicles and builds for customers. Since moving in, the site has continually expanded.
November 2021 – Mac’s Laser Established
Mac’s invested in a £1 Million+ Laser cutting, pressing and fabrication facility to serve Mac’s Truck Sales and the wider market, this also meant we had full control of our laser cut parts and with this being on site, it helped improve lead times.
2023 – Mac’s Celebrate 50 Years of Business
2024 – The Present Day
The business is now in its 4th generation and is going from strength to strength, continuing to be industry leaders for innovation and quality while investing in expanding our workshop facilities and our biggest asset of all, staff.
