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Pendragon Contracts increases fleet offering with funding from Barclays Corporate
02/02/2012

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of Europe’s largest motor group Pendragon PLC, has secured an agency funding facility, potentially providing up to £20m, with Barclays Corporate.

Hewden, the national, multi-product hire specialist is extending its contract hire agreement with Pendragon Contracts with the provision of daily hire vehicles.

Following the appointment of John Given as sales director in August 2011 to drive forward the company’s strategic business growth in the corporate fleet market, Pendragon Contracts is strengthening its sales team with three new appointments.

Pendragon Contracts has won an exclusive deal to supply a Burton-based paint distributor with vans and cars. TRI Limited, which supplies paint and consumables to the automotive, CV and light industrial coatings industry, has previously purchased all its vehicles outright but is aiming to save money through Pendragon's whole-life cost model.

Microlease, a worldwide supplier of equipment to the telecommunications, aerospace and defence industries, is introducing salary sacrifice from Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group Pendragon PLC. The adoption of the scheme enables Microlease to enhance its benefits programme and provide savings of around 30 per cent for its employees while achieving significant National Insurance savings. It also allows the company to address CO2 emissions and contribute towards meeting its Duty of Care obligations.

John Given has been appointed as sales director of Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of Europe’s largest motor group Pendragon PLC, following the recent retirement of Mike Roe as head of sales. With over 25 years in the leasing industry, John will help build on and drive forward the company’s strategic business growth in the corporate fleet market.

Pendragon Contracts has won the largest contract in its history to supply leading workplace services provider PHS Group plc. The exclusive agreement is the result of a tailored, flexible approach by the contract hire company, which will supply replacement cars and vans for the 2,600 fleet. It will enable PHS to save up to 30 per cent on the cost of a vehicle compared to buying from the forecourt.

Pendragon Contracts has hired Rachaelle Startup as new business development manager North West, reporting to Mike Roe, head of direct sales. She joins the sales team at a time when the company has recently delivered profitable growth for the Pendragon Group, and further extends the contract hire specialist's nationwide coverage.

Badminton England, the governing body for the sport in England, has tasked Pendragon Contracts with replacing its existing fleet of cars this month.

Custom-designed and adapted utility vehicles provided by Pendragon Contracts has enabled the Eden Project to maximise the space and efficiency of their onsite transport and meet the parameters of the funding available.

One of the UK's biggest suppliers of construction materials will save £1 million over the next three years after overhauling its company car scheme. Hanson is switching from a mix of company cars, cash allowances and mileage payments to a new, consolidated scheme for all of its drivers.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group Pendragon PLC, is extending its long-standing partnership with Europcar, the market leader in vehicle rental to the contract hire and leasing industry. Europcar will continue to supply the company with rental vehicles, addressing the daily and flexible hire needs of corporate clients and Pendragon's in-group dealer network.

West Midlands Special Needs Transport (WMSNT) has entered into further contracts with Pendragon to provide stand alone maintenance budgets for the specialised minibuses used within its "Ring and Ride" facility. The fleet is used to provide a fully accessible door to door bus service for people who's circumstances limit their personal mobility and the contract will ensure that the vehicles are kept in pristine condition whilst meeting duty of care obligations.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group, Pendragon PLC, has been selected by Hanson UK to provide company cars for up to 750 drivers based on a whole-life cost model. The move will enable Hanson to offer its staff a range of cost-effective and CO₂ efficient vehicles and, at the same time, provide considerable savings to the business.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group Pendragon PLC, is expanding its team with the appointment of Catherine Smith as business development executive. Catherine will be responsible for generating leads and appointments to aid the new business division in winning contracts for the company's contract hire, salary sacrifice and fleet management products.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group Pendragon PLC, is expanding its team with the appointment of Jon Hilton as business development executive. Hilton joins the team after graduating from Aberystwyth University with a first class degree and will be responsible for generating leads and appointments to aid the new business team in winning contracts for the company's contract hire, salary sacrifice and fleet management products.

A social housing organisation is the latest company in the UK to adopt the new salary sacrifice scheme from Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group Pendragon PLC, has been appointed as exclusive partner by You at Work to support its Drive at Work employee benefits offering. This will enable employees from companies who are You at Work clients to experience all the benefits of Pendragon Contracts' online salary sacrifice quotation tool, reducing costs for the organisation by minimising admin.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group, Pendragon PLC, is launching a new online fleet management tool, Pendragon i-net, as part of a wider website redesign. The new portal will give fleet managers instant access to up to date information, while enabling drivers to effortlessly view online quotations.

Pendragon Contracts is launching a new Vehicle Returns Process, which aims to provide a more streamlined and transparent system for drivers. The new approach will help to clarify any discrepancies and involve the driver in the inspection to give each individual the opportunity to alleviate refurbishment costs. The launch follows a call from the industry for fleet companies to provide a fairer evaluation system for drivers at end of contract.

Following a gruelling 147 mile cycle ride from Sunderland to Whitehaven, Alan Hillier, marketing and data leader at Pendragon Contracts, along with three team mates have raised an impressive £1,600 on behalf of Cancer Research. Inspired by the memory of his father and a passion for the worthy cause, Hillier and his brother Brian, along with friends Peter Drugan and Michael Armstrong, set out to conquer the infamous sea to sea expedition on Good Friday, arriving at their destination on Easter Sunday.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK's largest motor group Pendragon PLC, has partnered with East Midlands Development Agency (emda) to test the pilot of its Innovative Workplaces - Developing Organisations for the Future scheme.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK’s largest motor group Pendragon PLC, is expanding its team with the appointment of Mark Alder as new business manager, along with Angela Denton as account manager and Melanie Thompson as daily rental manager. The expanded team will enable Pendragon Contracts to increase levels of contact with its customers and potential customers, providing a superior level of customer service.

simplydriveit is the new salary sacrifice scheme being launched by Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK’s largest motor group, Pendragon PLC that aims to be totally risk and admin free for organisations.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of the UK’s largest motor group, Pendragon PLC, is joining forces with Trafficmaster, the market leader in intelligent driving solutions, to provide comprehensive fleet tracking and navigation services for customers that will help reduce fuel bills by up to 30 per cent through effective fleet management.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire arm of Pendragon plc, has cemented the sole supplier agreement for Hanson UK to provide fleet management, full maintenance and vehicle disposal management, and daily hire for 600 LCVs over the next two years.

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