Wrightbus has announced the acquisition of RGI Bus & Coach Refurbishment, enabling the manufacturer to offer a complete suite of refurbishment options.
This year, Wrightbus has already been named the fastest-growing bus manufacturer in Europe. Now, its acquisition of the Midlands-based firm represents its continued expansion.
This deal will see Wrightbus and its subsidiary NewPower offer a range of refurbishment options, from upholstery to metalwork, alongside its existing powertrain conversion operation.
Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales said:The growth of this company is entirely dependent on our incredible staff delivering world-leading products and services. We want to ensure the Wrightbus name is known not just in the UK and Ireland but all across the globe.
We are already selling buses across the UK and into Germany and Asia, and we want to ensure that we have services to maintain the entire life-cycle of the bus. While zero-emission buses clearly offer instant decarbonisation, the continued use and re-use of existing fleets is equally important for the circular economy.
The acquisition secures RGI’s facilities in Southam as well as 13 members of staff. What’s more, RGI owner Ross Cleaver will join Wrightbus as Head of Repair and Refurbishment UK.
Ross Cleaver said:I have been following the incredible trajectory of Wrightbus since it was taken out of administration in 2019 and it’s clear that this is only just the beginning. I wanted to be a part of that continued success and so this deal was a no-brainer.
Ever since I started RGI, our customers have been paramount. These same ethics and approach are shared by Wrightbus and I’m delighted to be involved in taking it to the next level.
