Sherpa breaks new records
7th December 1985, Page 23
7th December 1985
Page 23
Page 23, 7th December 1985
— Sherpa breaks new records
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British Leyland, Rover, British Brands, Freight Rover, Rover Company, George Simpson, Baron Simpson Of Dunkeld, Van, Business / Finance
FREIGHT ROVER's annual turnover has gone above 1:100 million for the first time.
Last year, thc BE Sherpa van company recorded a i:75 million turnover with a profit of over 0 million, and looks set to increase its profits even further in 1985 following record sales.
It has already passed last year's sales total of 14,645, and is looking to register 16,000 vans by the end of December. Exports are also up.
Freight Rover will strengthen its European distributor network in 1986, according to managing director George Simpson, who predicts continuing growth in the UK van market over the next two years by around six per cent.
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