KeyFleet, the Lancashire based fleet management specialist, has increased its funder portfolio with a strategic partnership with Hitachi Capital Solutions.

Richard Frazer, national manager of associates at Hitachi, said: “We have been aware of KeyFleet’s progress in the contract hire sector and are delighted to welcome a fleet focussed partner to our exclusive network.”

Marc McLoughlin, managing director of KeyFleet, said: “Hitachi is an established name in the leasing market with a fantastic company culture that matches with our own. We look forward to being a key player in their network through placement of both tactical deals and more relationship based fleet business.”