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About Us


Our well equipped and nationwide network of Service Sites have been providing municipal, industrial and construction companies with efficiency and high levels of customer care since 1985.

For all types of contract or project brief, K.S. National have a professional approach founded on your requirements and our experience. Our commitment to achieving high standards in every aspect of our operations is backed up by our team of professionals and their response to your needs. ...............................................................................................

A brief history of K.S. National

From their national depot network, K.S. National supplies road and pedestrian sweepers, telescopic site handlers, rough terrain forklifts and wheeled loading shovels to a number of municipal, construction and industrial customers.

K.S. National was formed in 1985 to meet specific service needs of the municipal, construction and industrial sectors. The Group consists of Kent Sweepers Limited, KS Plant, KS Industrial Supplies & Motor Factors and Forward Forklifts. Our Group Head Office is located on the Medway City Estate in Rochester, Kent.

  • Kent Sweepers Limited supply operated and self drive Sweepers
  • K.S. Plant hire forklifts, all terrain Telehandlers and wheeled loaders
  • K.S. Industrial Supplies specialises in the supply of workshop consumables to industrial customers. This service has now expanded to include the supply of motor spares to the trade.
  • Forward Forklifts concentrate on hiring a wide range of electric, diesel and gas operated forklifts to transport, recycling and industrial customers.

The success of the business, to date, has been a result of employing the right people and focussing, as a company, on supplying a reliable and quality service to their customers.

We have..

  • 500 unit strong sweeper fleet
    • Johnston range
    • Scarab range
    • Schmidt range
    • Applied range
  • Forklifts, diesel, gas and battery powered

  • JCB plant fleet of 500 units
    • Rough terrain forklift 926-930
    • Teletruks
    • Telehandlers, 520-40 through to 540-170
    • JCB Wastemasters
  • 55 service technicians
  • 38 service vans in the UK
  • Guaranteed breakdown response
  • We offer full training on all Johnston Sweepers with completion certificate
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Why use us..

  • In excess of 20 years street cleansing experience
  • Short term or contract hire
  • Self drive or operated road & pedestrian sweepers
  • Self drive plant hire
  • Availability 24 hours per day throughout the year
  • UK Coverage
  • No job too large or small

  • Precinct to runway
  • HGV & non HGV available
  • Standard sweeper vehicle features
    • Front and rear beacons
    • Audible reverse warning
    • Powerwash / hand lance facility
    • Reverse camera's