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Announcing details of the new appointment, Pete Murphy, managing director at lsuzu 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 lsuzu truck population. The appointment of such an experienced
provider as Cartwright Fleet Services as our dealer for Leeds will ensure thatwe maximise the
potential for the lsuzu brand in such an important geographic location."
The partnership with lsuzu 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 created and the company expects to add another20 soon as the business
develops.

The latest lsuzu Truck dealership is located at:

Cartwright Fleet Services Ltd, Ridge Road, Garforth, Leeds LS25 7BS

Sales Phone: 0113 447 0495 Service Phone: 0113 447 0479

Key contacts:

Darren Mallinson - Dealer PrincipallWorkshop Manager

Christopher Thornton - Sales Manager

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Amanda Hazell Service Manager
Julie Ward - lsuzu CARE Champion
Taking over the lsuzu dealership will enable CFS to offer complete sales and aftersales
services for lsuzu'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 ftcility has significant room for expansion with plans for the workshop, cunently
comprising seven bays, to be extended with six additional bays in eady 2017 to support further
growth. The company is also investing around 1200,000 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 partof the growing relationship with lsuzu Truck UK, we will of course be able to
supply and supportthe complete range of their popular trucks in a key market region."

The complete list of lsuzu Truck UK dealers for sales, service and parts across the UK can be
viewed and downloaded fiom the company's website www.isuzutruck.co.uk

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