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Environmental Award
January 2008

Boarhunt's Haulage Division has recently received the prestigious NYK Group Europe Limited Environmental Haulier of the year award for 2007.

This award reflects the significant investment made by the business in state of the art Euro 5 tractor units and investment in a leading vehicle tracking software package allowing efficient journey management to be achieved. In addition, all tractor units have now been fitted with a market leading Canbus software solution which allows a carbon footprint to be produced for each vehicle, real time MPG performance and a detailed analysis of driver performance allowing Boarhunt to be at the forefront of environmental management in the UK haulage industry.

When presenting the award, Hans de Vink, NYK Europe Chief Environmental Officer commented "I am delighted to see a NYK Europe haulage vendor making such a significant investment in managing its environmental responsibility".

David Pushman, Boarhunt Haulage Director, added "It is a pleasure to receive such an award which recognises our significant business investment".

Major Acquisition
December 2007

Boarhunt, the South Coast's leading rescue and recovery operator, announced the acquisition of the trade and assets of Castle Recovery Limited on 21st December. This acquisition increases the geographic base covered on the south coast by Boarhunt to over 100 miles, stretching from Yeovil to Portsmouth and beyond.

Castle Recovery is a long established rescue and recovery business based in Ferndown, Dorset with additional depots in Southampton and Poole. It adds a fleet of over 30 vehicles to the existing Boarhunt fleet to create one of the UK's largest rescue and recovery businesses.

Boarhunt will grow to over 200 employees with the Castle acquisition with turnover across the three modules of the business targeted to increase to over £13 million.

Smart Thinking
November 2007

Boarhunt, the South Coast's leading rescue and recovery operator, is proving to be the smart choice when it comes to vehicle breakdowns and helping save the planet!

In a radical move, Boarhunt has introduced two Smart cars to its breakdown response fleet, in a bid to reduce customer waiting times by beating the traffic jams and at the same time, saving on ever-rising fuel costs.

The branded Smart cars which are fitted out with all the kit needed to carry out roadside repairs, find it easier to get through narrow streets in rush hour traffic and park close to broken down vehicles - not adding to the congestion chaos!

Mick Puleston, recovery director at Boarhunt, explains: "In a time when helping to combat climate change is so important, these little vehicles are the perfect choice. They are very versatile, can carry a surprising amount of equipment and at the same time help to reduce our carbon emissions."

The Smart cars can do 60 miles on one gallon of fuel, and will no doubt be seen all over the south coast helping motorists in distress.

Boarhunt Expands Its Garage Services Business
October 2007

One of South East Hampshire's best known Businesses has announced planned investment of £150,000 in its Fareham branch. Boarhunt, best known for its recovery and haulage divisions, is starting with a major re-fit and design of its Fareham garage services operation.

The company, who employ 130 people in the area, has expanded its MOT and servicing facilities, for cars and vans, so that up to 20 vehicles can be MOTed, serviced or repaired at any one time.

"Our aim is to change public perception of the local garage", explained Paul Doney, Service Director. "We want our customers to feel welcome and to provide them with a flexible approach to accommodate their busy lifestyles."

"For example we have extended our opening hours; we now open from 8am to midnight, Monday to Friday and 8am to 12.30pm on Saturday and because of our recovery office, which is located on site and open 24 hours a day, customers can collect their vehicles any time of the day or night."

"We have also increased our fleet of courtesy cars and vans to help prevent any inconvenience."

"In today's market place", says Paul, "To meet customers' expectations you need to be friendly, courteous and provide added value services. We offer free collection and delivery within a 10 mile radius as well as the increased fleet of courtesy cars and vans."

"With our future expansion in mind, we are also building new customer reception and waiting areas and larger parking facilities."

"Boarhunt is determined to set the pace and others have to follow."

Boarhunt Garage Services, MOT repair and service vehicles up to 7.5 tonne and are licensed to test Class 4, 5 and 7 vehicles.