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Activate Accident Repair has disclosed its plans for expanding its network of bodyshops over the coming 12 months.
The group has opened a new bodyshop in Warrington, joining existing outlets in Birmingham, Glasgow and Leeds. It now says it is recruiting for new bodyshops in Manchester and Newcastle.
The business is part of Activate Group a group of companies that includes Motor Repair Network, sopp+sopp vehicle management and Activate Parts.
“As an accident management company handling hundreds of thousands of claims each year Activate Group has identified the opportunity to build its own chain of body shops located in urban areas where demand is highest.
“Warrington is the first of the new sites to open and our dedicated project team is now working to build more centres in rapid succession, with activity expected to increase as the year progresses.
“We’re currently recruiting for team members at our next two centres in Manchester and Newcastle, and look forward to announcing the grand openings in the coming weeks.
Activate Group delivered pre-tax profits of £338,000 in the year to September 2020 on turnover of £116m.
This compares with pre-tax profits of £609,000 on turnover of £79m the prior year.