Ainscough, the UK’s biggest crane hire group, is considering options for its future, including a stock market flotation or a sale. Martin Ainscough, chairman of the privately held family company, said that flotation choices could include a full stock exchange listing or an admission to Aim. But strategic options for the company could also include further acquisitions. Any bid would probably have to value Ainscough higher than £160m, according to people familiar with the company.

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