North America’s second largest vehicle fleet management organisation ARI, has announced that it has acquired a UK company, Fleet Support Group. This is the UK’s largest independent fleet management company, in operation since 1987 and with 55,000 vehicles (cars and trucks) in its portfolio.

FSG Chairman and founder Geoffrey Bray (photo) referred to the take-over in terms of ‘the start of an exciting new era for our company, staff and customers’. ARI President Carl Ortell added: “This acquisition is another vital step as we continue to expand the scope of our services and our geographical reach. Everyone at ARI is extremely excited about joining forces with FSG and about the opportunities that lie ahead of us in the European market”.