A rapidly expanding highways surfacing firm in Kent is propelling its plans for growth hand in hand with a new fleet partner.
Rochester-based Trinity Surfacing was founded in February 2018 and reached turnover of £916.8m in its latest financial year, ending July 2023.
The company is targeting 20-30% growth year-on-year for the next 10 years, via a mixture of UK-wide contracts with commercial developers and highway works with local authorities.
It’s now signed up Bristol-based Vanaways as its supplier of vans to support that growth. The deal starts with one new welfare vehicle – a Fiat Ducato 2.2 Multijet 140 – and a Ford Transit Connect L2, and is likely to run to a further six to 10 vehicles over the next year.
“As we approach our sixth anniversary, the decision to acquire new vehicles is emblematic of both a strategic growth trajectory and a proactive approach to fleet management,” said Ben Bridges, director at Trinity Surfacing.
“Our new acquisitions represent a blend of fleet modernisation, operational efficiency and the proactive anticipation of customer demands, all in line with our overarching mission to excel in the realm of asphalt surfacing and civil solutions.”
He added: “The collaboration is already excellent, with efficient ordering, a user-friendly platform and knowledgeable staff. We have tight timelines but Vanaways have gone above and beyond expectations to expedite the process, minimising any potential disruptions to our operations.
“We’re continually investing in our fleet, including changing our vans which aren’t ULEZ compliant, so we’ll be speaking to Vanaways much more in future.”
Vanaways itself has seen strong growth. Company turnover has risen dramatically over the past 12 months from its 2022 figure of £955m, with details to be announced shortly.
In the meantime, staff numbers have risen to 72 following a move to new offices in Ham Green near the M5 at Bristol early last year, and the business completed on more than 5,000 vehicle sales last year.
Liam Nicholas, business development director at Vanaways, said: “Not being tied to any dealership means we’re able to source the widest possible range of vehicles for any purpose. This welfare van for Trinity Surfacing will provide site teams with the facilities they need to do their job properly.
“We’d like to thank Victory Conversions for their help getting the vehicle ready in quick timescales – the customer is delighted with the speed of our service and our partnership with Victory has been crucial.”
