Transportation & Logistics International Volume 12 - Issue 3 | Page 92

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“ We are a market leader in contract hire , rental and maintenance for specialist vehicles ,” begins Darren Powell , CEO . “ We started 28 years ago as Riverside Truck Rental and over the years , by means of organic growth and investment , developed into NRG Riverside . Today , we ’ re approaching a turnover of £ 86 million with a run rate getting closer to £ 100 million . We ’ ve gone from working primarily in the waste sector with councils and waste operators to more recently moving into alternative verticals , such as infrastructure , highways , and winter maintenance . If the vehicles in question have a specialist angle , we will supply and maintain them . We ’ ve got our own technicians and depots , operating as a one-stop shop for a variety of customers who want to keep their vehicles on the road in a fully compliant manner for the longest time possible .
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“ We offer a complete solution for chassis , body and bin lift maintenance and other ancillary equipment . With 20 mobile engineers , 15 workshops and over 300 service partners , customers don ’ t have to go to the manufacturer or multiple points of contact ; they come to us , and we make sure their vehicles are always roadworthy . Replacement vehicles are available for those undergoing routine maintenance to avoid service interruptions ,” Darren explains .
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In April 2024 , NRG had a change of investor and Astatine Investment Partners , a leading private equity firm focused on infrastructure investments , took over from Palatine and other shareholders . “ We are excited to be partnering with Astatine on the next chapter of NRG ’ s growth journey ,” he shares . “ We look to the future with confidence and with a clear plan for future growth . With recent internal promotions to further strengthen our experienced leadership team , we continue to offer the best customer-led experience from initial enquiry to vehicle delivery and future renewal . We ’ ve been concentrating on expanding our reach and brand awareness and have taken on a rental and marketing director who ’ s positively impacted new leads by proactively targeting potential customers . “ Since 2020 , we ’ ve expanded our operations , growing from eight depots to over 15 . This growth has necessitated an increase in our number of technicians . While several of our competitors are closing depots due to a shortage of qualified technicians , we stand out because of our in-house maintenance capabilities . Many customers are turning to us for a turnkey solution , appreciating the reliability and expertise we offer .
“ By handling maintenance in-house , we ensure high standards and quick turnaround times , minimizing vehicle off-
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