Job Position Available

Please click here to view our opening times over the festive period

News

How Griffiths Hire Shop Powered Electric Mountain's Latest Project

How Griffiths Hire Shop Powered Electric Mountain's Latest Project We at Griffiths Hire Shop are excited to share a recent collaboration that highlights our commitment to providing the right equipment solutions for complex projects. We've had the privilege of partnering with a renowned Wrexham engineering company, Barnett Engineering Ltd, on a significant refurbishment project deep within the heart of Electric Mountain, Wales. Electric Mountain, known for its awe-inspiring visitor centre and critical role in power generation, recently embarked on an ambitious refurbishment project. Learn more about this fascinating site here. The Challenge The Barnett Engineering Ltd team worked tirelessly, situated two miles deep inside the labyrinth of tunnels that form the Electric Mountain. The project's scale and the site's complexity...

Read more →


Why use E10 fuel?

Putting cheap supermarket fuel in you petrol driven power tools can lead to it needing a repair Your power tools deserve better!  Stihl recommends storing a 2-cycle fuel mixture prepared using E10 fuel for no more than 30 days in order to minimise phase separation. In this context, "phase separation" means: the ethanol absorbs moisture from the air and settles to the bottom of the canister. This can cause engines to run roughly or not at all. If you've experienced this, you'll know the frustration and the damage it can cause. In general, unsuitable fuels or a fuel/oil mixing ratio that deviates from the specification can lead to engine damage.  That is why STIHL MotoMix and MotoPlus fuels are always...

Read more →


Join our Porcelain Cutting and Mitring Masterclass

Attention all landscapers…  Are you looking to expand your skills and expertise in cutting and mitring porcelain for your landscaping projects? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you.  Our Rhostyllen Griffiths Hire shop is hosting a 20mm Porcelain cutting and mitring masterclass on 25th May, starting at 10am. This masterclass is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to confidently cut and mitre porcelain for your landscaping projects. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of selecting the right tools for the job, preparing the porcelain for cutting, and mastering the art of mitring. Check out this video to see the tools we will be using in action. You will be amazed at how...

Read more →


Empowering Mental Health Support in Oswestry: Our Partnership with the Mayor's Charity Fundraiser

We believe in giving back to our community and supporting important causes that impact the lives of those around us. That's why we have supported the recent charity fundraiser organised by the mayor of Oswestry to raise money for mental health and wellbeing support for the people of Oswestry. Mental health is an issue that affects many individuals and communities, and it is important that we do what we can to support those who may be struggling. We are proud to have contributed to this cause and to support the efforts of the Mayor and his team in raising awareness and funds for mental health support. One of the events that we supported was Team Mayoress and her Wild Women...

Read more →


Thank you for your support at The Oswestry Show 2022

Thank you to everyone who showed their support this year at The Oswestry Show.  As the main sponsors, it was our delight to represent our brand and showcase some of our best products, all whilst supporting the local agricultural community. We had a great range of games and activities available on the day, including: ‘Hook a duck’ competition with a digger Hammerschlagen/Stump Piñata Guess how many balloons are in the bag Free drinks and merchandise We even won second prize for our stall, so thanks to everyone who came and had a go. We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did. Until next time!

Read more →