THE Fleet News Business Forum in the north received a big ‘thumbs-up’ from suppliers and fleet managers.

Oulton Hall near Leeds hosted the event, at which decision-makers enjoyed short, intense one-to-ones with fleet product and service providers.

The event has previously been held in Brighton and the move to Yorkshire attracted a new audience. Suppliers reported useful meetings and many attendees said they did the equivalent of six months’ work in just over a day and a half.

The event combines business meetings and practical workshops with informal networking. A visit to the Royal Armouries in Leeds for a formal dinner added a dash of excitement and glamour.

 

 

Some of the quotes we got from attendees:

Delegates –

‘Thank you very much for inviting me and ensuring that I had an enjoyable and productive time’ Patrick Barnes, The Barnes Group

‘An excellent venue, good discussion and networking opportunities,’
Mitch Elliott, Lincolnshire County Council

 

‘I found the forum an excellent idea exchange opportunity…enabled some valuable bench-marking with best practise.’
Martin Faulkner, MOD

 

‘I would recommend this forum to any other senior fleet manager. Well done FN and thank you.’
Paul Fitzgerald, Johnson Controls

Suppliers –

‘The best event we have ever attended.’
Energy Saving Trust

‘An excellent opportunity to meet with a wide range of potential clients within a relaxed and well organised event.’
IAM Fleet

‘The quality and quantity of attendees was better this year.’
ACFO

‘Considered the event to be well organised and productive.’
Hitachi Capital