A rapidly expanding utility contractor based in South Wales approached MacManus Asset Finance for support with vehicle funding. The business specialises in pipefitting and infrastructure works, delivering essential services across South Wales and surrounding areas.
Having worked with us on multiple transactions over a two-year period, the company had already established a strong, trusted relationship with our team. As their workload increased across South Wales, so did the need for additional operational vehicles.
To maintain service levels and meet growing demand, they required funding for three brand-new Transit vans.
The Challenge
The contractor needed reliable business funding to purchase three Transit vans valued at £42,000. The vehicles were essential to support new contracts and ongoing projects throughout South Wales.
Like many growing infrastructure businesses, preserving working capital was a priority. Allocating cash reserves to vehicle purchases would have limited flexibility for staffing, materials, and project mobilisation costs.
The client required a structured asset finance solution that would:
- Spread the cost of the vehicles
- Protect cash flow
- Align repayments with project income
- Be arranged quickly to avoid delays
Speed of approval and a smooth process were critical to ensure the vans were operational without disruption to contracts in South Wales.
The Solution
MacManus Asset Finance structured a tailored hire purchase facility to fund the three Transit vans.
Using our panel of over 60 lenders, we sourced competitive commercial finance terms suited to the contractor’s trading profile and growth plans. The hire purchase structure allowed the business to spread repayments over an agreed term while gaining immediate use of the vehicles.
This asset finance solution enabled the company to:
- Secure ownership of the vans at the end of the agreement
- Maintain working capital for ongoing South Wales projects
- Align monthly repayments with predictable contract revenue
Our experience in vehicle asset finance and plant and machinery finance meant we understood the operational pressures facing contractors in South Wales. The deal was completed with a quick turnaround, ensuring a seamless transaction from approval through to payout.
Throughout the process, we provided clear guidance and proactive communication, reinforcing the long-term partnership we have built with the client.
The Outcome
With £42,000 in structured vehicle asset finance in place, the contractor successfully added three new Transit vans to its fleet.
The business was able to continue expanding across South Wales without compromising liquidity. By using hire purchase rather than paying upfront, they retained cash for staffing, materials, and contract mobilisation.
This latest transaction further strengthened the ongoing relationship between the contractor and MacManus Asset Finance. By delivering reliable commercial finance solutions tailored to growth-focused SMEs in South Wales, we continue to support businesses investing in essential operational assets.
For contractors requiring asset finance, asset refinance, leasing, or wider business funding solutions, having access to an experienced, independent broker ensures the right structure is secured first time.
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