Reflex action sees company open new site
12:45pm Friday 9th May 2008
A NORTH-East vehicle hire company has opened a site in the region.
Reflex Vehicle Solutions has spent £60,000 on the premises close to its headquarters at Preston Farm Industrial Estate, in Stockton.
The two-acre site will house Reflex's hire desk, yard and vehicle preparation team and recharge department.
Fourteen of the 58-strong Teesside team will be re-locating along with part of the local fleet.
In four years, Reflex has grown to become one of the top ten UK vehicle rental companies. It now operates more than 6,000 cars and light commercial vehicles.
As well as its headquarters in Stockton, the company also has depots in Middlesbrough, Oxfordshire, Glasgow and close to the M25 in London.
Last year, the company's workforce doubled in size to 75 and managing director, John Collins, announced plans to treble the size of the company during the next three years.
Earlier this year, Reflex announced a further 50 jobs after the completion of a multi-million pound contract.
Speaking about the new premises, Mr Collins said: "We are totally committed to continually investing in our Teesside operations and the new site, close to our headquarters, is yet further evidence of this.
"Teesside not only provides us with a fantastic location but a skilled, dedicated team that is committed to helping Reflex grow nationally and internationally."