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17t0',U2017 Cartwright Fleet Services joins Isuzu Truck's expanding UK network I Haulage Today

Announcing details of the new appointment, Pete Murphy, managing director at Isuzu
Truck UK said, "Leeds is a key area for us as it is positioned at the centre of a
strategic motorway network, with a strong Isuzu truck population. The appointment
of such an experienced provider as Cartwright Fleet Services as our dealer for Leeds
will ensure that we maximise the potential for the Isuzu brand in such an important
geographic location."

The paftnership with Isuzu is part of big plans that Cartwright Fleet Services has for
the site in Leeds as they have made a seven-figure investment at the five-acre site.
Up to 30 new jobs have been cr.eated and the company expects to add another 20
soon as the business develops.

The latest Isuzu Truck dealership is located at:

Cartwright Fleet Services Ltd, Ridge Road, Garforth, Leeds LS25 7BS
Sales Phone: 0773 447 0495 Service Phone: 0113 447 0479

Key contacts:
Darren Mallinson - Dealer Principal/Workshop Manager

Christopher Thornton - Sales Manager

Amanda Hazell - Service Manager

lulie Ward - Isuzu CARE Champion

Taking over the Isuzu dealership will enable CFS to offer complete sales and aftersales
services for Isuzu's full range of commercial vehicles from 3.5 to 12 tonnes. The on-
site facilities will also allow it to offer a range of commercial vehicle services including
inspections. MOTs, repair & maintenance, and new vehicle deliveries to support its
own operations as well as other Cartwright Group companies.

The new facility has significant room for expansion with plans for the workshop,
currently comprising seven bays, to be extended with six additional bays in early
2OL7 tosupport further growth. The company is also investing around f 200,000 to
introduce an on-site Authorised Testing Facility (ATF).

Lawrence Todd, Director of Fleet Services at CFS, said: "This is a significant
investment that is enhancing our own capabilities and service offering to meet rapidly
increasing demand from customers. As part of the growing relationship with Isuzu
Truck UK, we will of course be able to supply and support the complete range of their
popular trucks in a key market region."

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