BACK in June 2014 then Chancellor, George Osborne, made a speech about the impressive sounding Northern Powerhouse concept. Lots of people scoffed but it seems Europcar took him seriously because they have just opened a brand new Van Hub in Manchester.
Situated at Trafford Park in the heart of the Northern Powerhouse, the new specialist location is set to provide fast access to a comprehensive choice of commercial vehicle services, underpinning the operations of a wide spectrum of businesses, from construction to logistics.
The company now has 14 such sites, making it the largest network of specialist commercial vehicle rental sites in the UK.
Stuart Russell, Specialist Vehicle Director for Europcar UK, explained,
“The new Trafford Park van supersite is a key location for what is becoming known as the Northern Powerhouse. It will bring access to an unrivalled fleet of standard and specialist vehicles that’s ideal for businesses operating along the M6 corridor.”
The Trafford Park Van Hub is designed to meet the demands of small business owners and fleet managers and help them find the vehicle that’s right for their specific needs. Services on offer include bulk orders from two to over 20 vans and support for both short and long term vehicle hire. Customers in the North West now have access to a wide choice of specialist and standard vehicles with delivery and collection within four business hours.
Long-term rental offers an alternative for businesses that don’t want to tie-up capital in vehicle ownership. A dedicated delivery and collection service can also help save time and keep businesses on the move.
The new Trafford Park Van Hub will offer a mix of core vans such as CDV, SWB, LWB as well as an extensive range of specialist vehicles from Crew Vans to ready to rent Chapter 8 and 4X4 pick-ups. Customers can also benefit from an extensive bespoke vehicle fitting service, including internal racking, roof racks, towbars, beacons and tool boxes.
Sounds like the Northern Powerhouse concept may actually be gaining some momentum, but whatever happened to George Osborne….?
