A spokesman said: "Having acquired Construction laser equipment limited, opti- cal continues to increase in size which permits us to further provide an extensive and efficient service to new and existing customers in the south west and wales.

The procurement of the stock fits into opti-cal’s overall strategy for a larger hire fleet." Jim warner, managing director, added: "This acquisition is another highly important move for our company. As we continue to expand, we are able to offer a first-class service, and are one of the largest providers of survey equipment in the UK."