03/09/2001

TBF Thompson prepare to open £1m truck premises

Mallusk-based TBF Thompson DAF Trucks, are busily preparing for the official opening of newly developed premises on Wednesday September 5.

The £1 million investment has been made in completely rebuilding and refurbishing the 2.5 acre Mallusk site.

The new facility has state-of-the-art, spacious drive-through workshop, including brake roller testing and tachograph calibration. A 10,500 sq ft parts warehouse will house £750,000 of parts for DAF trucks, LDV vans and trailers.

Andy Magowan, TBF Thompson’s Dealer Principal, said: “Increasing demand for product has led to this expansion. We have seen our sales increase dramatically over the last two years.

“Our philosophy of providing exceptional service levels to our customers has resulted in the expansion. We have also extended our service opening hours and increased our staff levels by 20 per cent.”

TBF Thompson offer a full range of DAF Trucks together with vans from LDV.

The company also operate a plant division and are market leaders in Ireland for earth moving and quarry plant sales. (MB)

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