66| Fleet Financial
Fleet Financial adds fresh drive to
construction sector growth
(L-R) Back row: Jonathan Caughey (CEF), John Armstrong (CEF), Philip Miley (Fleet Financial), Damian Hughes (Fleet Financial), John Tracey (Tracey Brothers), David Magee (Antrim Construction). Front row: Eamonn Sweeney (Northstone), David Henry (CEF) President and Henry Brothers), Rhona Quinn (QMAC Construction), Damian Campbell (Fleet Financial), Archi Rowan (CEF). The photo was taken at the quarterly meeting of the CEF Council, held at QMAC Construction in Donaghmore.
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eading Contract Hire and Vehicle Management Company, Fleet Financial is behind a new drive after backing the Construction Employers Federation (CEF) to become an approved new Patron of the largest representative body for the construction industry in Northern Ireland. Celebrating its 20th successful year in business in 2016, Fleet Financial already represents more than a thousand local businesses across a variety of sectors, and individuals, and this latest initiative formalises its commitment to assist in strengthening the local construction industry. The Construction Employers Federation represents over 800 companies as members, ranging from micro businesses employing just a handful of people to
some of the largest construction companies in Northern Ireland. In total, CEF member companies account for over 70% of all construction output in Northern Ireland. Philip Miley, Sales and Marketing Director, Fleet Financial said: “As an unrivalled provider of innovative vehicle management solutions which directly support business growth and expansion, Fleet Financial is always acutely aware of the challenges faced by new, established and fast-growing businesses of every size. “The construction industry remains vitally important to the development of a strong economy and we are pleased to join the CEF as a Patron and to join others in providing the assistance, advice and encouragement which will underline and assure growth and future expansion for the benefit of all.”
Fleet Financial joins leading industry names including Danske Bank, Carson McDowell and JP Corry in the CEF’s official Patronage Scheme, which brings organisations from a range of sectors together to support the industry with expertise and guidance. John Armstrong, Managing Director at CEF, said: “As a forward-thinking and innovative sector, our members in the construction industry have always taken a strategic and partner-led approach, which is why we are delighted that Fleet Financial have joined us as an official Patron of the organisation and for its commitment to assist in driving renewed growth and success over the years ahead. “Our objective is to deliver one shared ‘voice of the construction industry’ to ensure that our work delivers for our people, our
members and the wider economy and are excited to have the backing of Fleet Financial for the future.” Based in Mallusk, Fleet Financial employs more than 30 staff and has more than a thousand customers driving 4,100 vehicles ranging from cars to light commercial vans. Clients include some of Northern Ireland's best-known companies in construction, utilities, agri-food and distribution such as Gilbert Ash, McLaughlin and Harvey, Phoenix Gas, Sky, SHS Group and Dale Farm, as well as small firms with fewer than 10 employees As part of its 20-year celebrations, Fleet Financial helped to raise more than £30,000 for Hope for Youth NI, a charity which helps young people in Northern Ireland, particularly those from disadvantaged areas.