LOGISTICS firm Neill & Brown has invested more than £350,000 in specialist vehicles to satisfy increased demand in its portable movements division.
The Hull-based company has a particular specialism in moving caravans and portable buildings ad is seeing growth in that area.
“This is a significant investment reflecting our desire to meet current customer demand and demonstrates our optimism about future growth,” said Peter Brown, chief executive of Neill & Brown.
He said that the region’s caravan manufacturing industry was enjoying a resurgence following its near collapse amidst the recession.
“This has resulted in an increase in business for us in the transport of new mobile and static caravans within the UK,” added Mr Brown.
“We are also seeing increased secondhand sales to Europe, particularly to Poland, and to Belgium, the Czech Republic, France and the Netherlands.
“There is additional activity from construction clients for the movement of site cabins and modular buildings, and we are also expecting demand from the renewables sector.”
The new additions have increased the portable movements division’s fleet of specialist vehicles from six to eight, including one like for like replacement. The investment also includes three custom-built trailers and bodies, made by Martin Williams Trailers of Burstwick.
The investment means that Neill & Brown’s Portable Movements division will be strengthened by five new jobs, including two more drivers, creating a team of 20 staff, drivers and attendants.
In total, Neill & Brown employs 130 staff at Livingstone Road, Hessle, and at Hedon Road, Hull, and works throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide.
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