The bustling business scene in Basildon has attracted Northgate Vehicle Hire to the town. The flexible vehicle hire and fleet management has launched its new branch on the Arterial Road industrial estate and will see Northgate benefit from Basildon’s thriving economy, which is the largest in South Essex.  

Basildon currently produces a quarter of Essex’s manufacturing output, is one of the most densely populated area in the UK and is the second largest employment area in the East of England. This provides Northgate with a unique commercial opportunity to expand its flexible offering to businesses operating within area. The new branch, which has capacity for 65 vehicles across the 0.4acre site, will see Northgate bring an initial 11 local jobs to the area.

Northgate’s area operations manager, Marcus Strong, said: “Basildon is the commercial centre of South Essex with a thriving industrial base and over 5,000 VAT registered businesses, 2,000 of which operate within the manufacturing, construction and servicing industries. The commercial benefits Basildon has to offer Northgate are clear and this, along with the branch’s prominent location, just 25miles east of Central London and 11miles south of the City of Chelmsford, leave us confident that the launch will be a success moving into 2014.”

Peter Trinnaman, branch manager at Northgate’s new Basildon branch, said: “Northgate has a unique flexible offering that can be tailored to suit a business’s exact needs. We believe this quality service will help to strengthen the business operation in Basildon, especially ahead of the busy Christmas period when demand can fluctuate dramatically – making Northgate’s flexible offering particularly appealing. Businesses in Basildon are clearly well established and continuing to grow from strength to strength, and we look forward to contributing to this growth via Northgate’s success and that of our customers.”

In addition to a contemporary and comfortable waiting area for customers, designated hire desk staff and valeting features, the launch will provide businesses operating in and around the Basildon area with access to the latest fuel-efficient vehicles from manufacturers like Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Peugeot and Ford.

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