Fire prevention and security company Black Box Group has signed a new fleet deal with its longstanding Nissan dealer partner.
The company has been using Nissan vehicles from Lancashire-based Chorley Group for 20 years and the new agreement will see the dealer supply a new van every month for the foreseeable future.
Black Box Group, based in Chorley, runs a fleet of 55 vans, all but a handful of which are Nissan models. All are equipped with the official group livery that includes the firm’s eye-catching new logo as part of the design.
The vehicles, which include compact Townstar and midsize Primastars vans, are used by Black Box Group employees, who supply, install and maintain all types of fire and security systems at a wide range of commercial premises across the North West.
“Nissan vans are perfect for us,” said David Barnes, managing director of the company. “They’re spacious and well-equipped but above all reliable and they come with generous warranties.
“We have been delighted to escalate our partnership with Chorley Group over the last couple years. It was something that was rather ad hoc until fairly recently, but our new arrangement is much more structured and demonstrates a commitment to the future from both sides.
“We receive great levels of customer service from the corporate sales team at Chorley Group and have no complaints whatsoever.”
Although the Nissan Townstar is available with an all-electric powertrain, Black Box Group is opting for petrol-engined versions for now, but is exploring a future switch to EVs.
Barnes said: “Nissan have been ahead of the game in terms of their LCV offering for a while. Not so long ago, we were running NV200s and NV250s so we’ve seen how things have moved on. It’s been very impressive.”
Robson Broomhead, corporate centre manager at Chorley Group, said: “Black Box Group are one of our most valued corporate clients and I couldn’t be more delighted that our relationship is going from strength to strength.
“It’s great to see the company’s Nissan LCVs with their smart Black Box livery on the streets of the North West and we look forward to working with the company for many years to come.”
