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Independent tyre wholesaler, Oak Group Holdings, has announced an expansion into Wales after its recent acquisition of a warehouse for £7.75m in a deal supported by real estate firm JLL.
Oak Group Holdings supplies tyres, consumables and accessories to more than 6,000 tyre fitters and retailers, with a portfolio that includes brands such as Davanti, Landsail, and Envoy. It is able to hold more than 900,000 tyres in stock thanks to its use of seven warehouses across the UK.
The recent deal has seen Oak Group Holdings acquire a new 155,150 square foot logistics site in Newport – the wholesaler’s first premises in Wales. Previously utilised as a TV studio by production company Urban Myth Films, the warehouse was used for TV projects such as The Lazarus Project and The Undeclared War.
The acquisition marks an expansion for Oak Group Holdings that will help create 75 jobs in the local area. Strong transport links in the warehouse’s Queensway Meadows industrial estate location will enable the business and its delivery fleet of more than 150 vehicles to enjoy easy access to the M4 and M5 interchange.
Oak Group Holdings commercial director, Peter Cross, said: "Oak Group Holdings is delighted to add this new distribution facility to our network. The site is exceptionally well located, with excellent access to the M4 and M5. We look forward to bringing the facility online in the near future, where it will play a key role in enhancing the availability of our brand portfolio and strengthening our service capabilities across the UK."
CitySprint colleagues volunteer hundreds of hours for Make-A-Wish in 2025
Same day distribution company, CitySprint, is celebrating a year of meaningful impact thanks to its partnership with the charity Make-A-Wish UK since 2023.
CitySprint has worked with Make-A-Wish UK to help grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses. This past year has seen the business enable colleagues to give their time and skills through volunteering.
Over the last year, CitySprint colleagues volunteered more than 150 hours of their time to support Make-A-Wish UK. This included 17 CitySprint colleagues supporting meet and greet events at train stations for children and their families visiting Disneyland Paris via the Eurostar or taking part in the Disney Wish UK experience. Additionally, three CitySprint colleagues volunteered two days each at Make-A-Wish UK’s ‘A Disney wish’ experience.
Sarah Carroll, a CitySprint colleague who volunteered at ‘A Disney Wish’, said: “Volunteering with Make-A-Wish UK at a Disney Wish event was an incredible and deeply rewarding experience. Being part of something that brings so much joy to children and their families was an honour. The dedication and care that go into creating these unforgettable moments are truly inspiring, and I feel privileged to have contributed in some small way.”
CitySprint also provided significant financial support to Make-A-Wish, donating approximately £48,000 over the year to enable the charity to continue its work across the UK. This support directly contributed to wishes for children like eight-year-old Penny, who was able to see her with – a family trip to Lapland – come true.
CitySprint’s CEO, Jon Stockton, said: “Our partnership with Make-A-Wish UK reflects what CitySprint stands for – supporting our communities and making a meaningful difference in ways that are truly felt. By focusing on volunteering and centrally supported giving, we’ve been able to remove barriers and enable deeper, more hands-on involvement. Seeing how this support translates into life-changing moments for children and their families is incredibly rewarding.”
CitySprint has committed to strengthening its partnership with Make-A-Wish UK into 2026 through further investment into volunteering opportunities.
Quartix celebrates 25 years of business
Leading GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management solution provider, Quartix, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Founded in 2001 on Valentine’s Day, Quartix has grown from a regional provider into an international business, serving customers across eight countries and with its systems integrated into more than 800,000 vehicles worldwide.
The company offers a range of solutions, including live tracking, journey reports, driver behaviour analysis and CO₂ reduction tools to enable its customers to reduce costs, increase safety and implement sustainable mobility. Its 25-year history has seen Quartix work to enact a mission of helping businesses with mobile fleets improve efficiency, safety and sustainability.
Andy Walters, founder and chairman of Quartix, commented on the occasion: “Our customers have always been at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to have supported them for 25 years.”
“Reaching this milestone is a tremendous achievement – and I’d like to thank everyone who has supported us along the way.”
Across its 25 years, Quartix has expanded its product and service portfolio from simple tracking solutions to multifaceted tools that support customer fleet performance and compliance. It has won multiple awards, including the Queen’s Award for Innovation and the Investor in Customers Gold Award for outstanding customer service. The company also has grown its team from a small group of four to more than 150 employees.
“Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and our customers guide us,” says Andy Walters.
“Our 25th anniversary is a reason to thank everyone for their trust, loyalty and continuous cooperation.”
Targa Telematics migrates to Equinix
Digital platform and solution developer for connected mobility, Targa Telematics, has confirmed that its infrastructure will migrate to the data centres operated by global digital infrastructure provider, Equinix.
This decision has been made as part of a technology roadmap for Targa Telematics, with the AIoT (artificial Intelligence of Things) player aiming to deliver high performance, greater resilience and long-term investment protection.
Equinix maintains a global footprint with 280 data centres across 77 industry sectors and 36 countries, and will support Targa Telematics in entering new regions while maintaining compliance with data sovereignty and data residency requirements.
The new infrastructure, hosted in Equinix facilities in Milan and Frankfurt, has been designed to scale with business growth, reduce operational risk and ensure consistently high standards of efficiency and reliability over time.
The migration adheres to Targa Telematics’ ESG objectives and offers access to certified sustainability metrics that can be integrated into its reporting. Equinix maintains recognised sustainability certifications, including ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, with external recognitions, such as inclusion in the CDP Climate Change A-List and, since 2025, the EcoVadis Gold medal.
Additionally, cybersecurity is assured thanks to Equinix’s provision of biometric access control systems, 24/7 video surveillance, multi-level security checks and global security and privacy training programmes.
The migration was delivered with additional support from managed service provider, Gruppo Zenit, a longtime partner to Targa Telematics. Gruppo Zenit contributed to the project by defining target architecture, providing migration management and environmental monitoring, and currently provides 24/7 operational support.
“The migration to Equinix represents a strategic step in our international expansion and continuous service improvement. Together with Equinix and Zenith, we are raising our performance, availability and cybersecurity standards, while ensuring that our customers can operate in countries where specific data residency requirements apply,” commented Carlo Stefanelli, CTO of Targa Telematics.
FMG Repair Services technical training centre achieves city and Guilds approval
FMG Repair Services has announced that its technical training centre in Goole has become a City and Guilds approved training centre for vehicle damage assessors (VDA).
This development marks the training centre as one of the first in the UK to be fully qualified to deliver the nationally recognised City and Guilds training syllabus for the Level 3 Diploma in vehicle damage assessor competence.
With the vehicle repair industry experiencing a shortage of qualified assessors, VDA training is in high demand.
The training centre is designed to prepare and future proof the next generation of vehicle repairers with a range of courses covering panel, paint, welding, ADAS, glass and EV repair. Courses are tailored to all vehicle repair technicians, from new entrants and apprentices to long-serving vehicle repairers.
Paul Wrigglesworth, managing director at FMG Repair Services said: “We are delighted to achieve C&G certification to add VDA training and assessment to our range of courses.
“This is a natural fit for the demands of this industry with the increasing complexity of vehicle repairs and the critical need for more qualified assessors.
“Our technical training centre plays a major role in training, mentoring and recertifying highly competent and skilled vehicle repair technicians from across the industry, not just within FMG Repair Services, and we align our training provision to the requirements of the industry.”
Fleet Managers Roadshow to launch on March 25
The Fleet Managers Roadshow will welcome fleet professionals to explore developments across the sector at the Mercure Haydock Hotel on Wednesday March 25.
Hosted by G-Force Communications, a premium partner of Webfleet, the roadshow’s 2026 event will bring 30 exhibitors together to showcase new solutions and encourage networking. In addition to the roadshow’s indoor exhibition space, a dedicated outdoor display space will be available for exhibitors to showcase vehicles or larger equipment.
Following feedback from previous events, the 2026 roadshow has moved the event later than its traditional February slot to avoid winter disruption and diary clashes.
“By bringing everyone together in one main exhibition area and moving to a new venue and date, we’re confident the 2026 event will be our strongest yet,” commented Gavin Sherriff, managing director of G-Force Communications.
“The roadshow remains firmly focused on quality conversations with fleet managers and influencers who are actively shaping the future of their operations.”
Alex Crane-Robinson, Webfleet’s regional director of UK and Ireland, added: “The Fleet Managers Roadshow plays an important role in bringing fleet decision-makers together and offers them a valuable opportunity to engage with experts and explore practical solutions as the industry continues to evolve.”
TomTom and Aecom announce new partnership
Mapping and location technology specialist, TomTom, has partnered with Aecom to deliver enhanced global infrastructure planning and road traffic management solutions.
Aecom supports the public and private sector in ensuring effective planning, modelling, and delivery of infrastructure to prepare for a new era of transportation, factoring in urbanisation, changing travel patterns, advancing vehicle technologies, and the policy imperatives of sustainable development.
Leveraging TomTom’s historic and real-time traffic measures will allow Aecom to enhance its moblity and infrastructure planning, transport modelling and traffic systems management and operations – benefitting public and private sector clients alike.
The partnership will enable Aecom to deliver more accurate data-driven insights that assist clients in improving mobility, enhancing safety and optimising infrastructure investments.
“We are excited to partner with TomTom to better support our customers in understanding the transportation and mobility shifts happening globally,” said Dwight Pullen, Aecom’s senior vice president, global aviation and surface transport leader.
“By accessing TomTom’s industry-leading traffic data, we aim to improve our services in mobility and infrastructure planning, traffic management and congestion reduction, accessibility and mobility service assessments, and post-project evaluation and transport policy research. This collaboration will enable us to deliver innovative solutions that address the evolving demands of transportation and urban development.”
“We are proud to be the chosen data provider for Aecom, a leader in infrastructure and transportation solutions,” said Ralf-Peter Schäfer, TomTom’s vice president for traffic and travel information.
“By combining Aecom’s world-class infrastructure and mobility planning and delivery expertise with TomTom’s location intelligence, this partnership empowers decision-makers to plan, design, and deliver smarter mobility.
“This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering high-quality data that supports innovative approaches to tackling the challenges of urban mobility and infrastructure development.”