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Copart to double capacity in Scotland
- 01/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Copart UK has announced that work is underway to double operational capacity in Scotland with a new 31-acre site in East Kilbride. The new Operation Centre near Glasgow, expected to be operational by the winter, will add to its existing Operation Centre in Whitburn and its vehicle recycling centre in Inverkeithing [...] -
Copart announces Westbury expansion
- 28/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling Copart UK has announced further expansion plans in the South West of England as part of its ongoing growth programme. It is acquiring over nine acres of land beside its current site at Westbury in Wiltshire. Once works are completed it will become an [...] -
Copart completes Rochford expansion
- 26/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling Copart UK has doubled its vehicle storage capacity near central London. The completion of a two-phase expansion at its Rochford Operation Centre in Essex is part of Copart’s extensive strategy to continually improve its existing sites and reinvest in land, [...] -
Copart continues expansion in Cambridgeshire
- 25/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Copart UK has secured final planning permission to expand its site in Wisbech, adding 50% to vehicle storage capabilities in Cambridgeshire. This expansion is part of Copart’s extensive reinvestment strategy to meet continued demand from customers, which includes a programme of land acquisition alongside [...] -
Synetiq achieves IVR training provider status
- 12/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Synetiq has become the first company in the vehicle recycling industry to become an accredited Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) training provider. Being IVR accredited opens the doors to a range of nationally-recognised training courses, all of which can be delivered in-house by Synetiq’s Transport Training [...] -
Copart acquisition of Hills gets green light
- 30/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Copart has been given the provisional green light to continue its proposed acquisition of Hills Motors. The deal was put on hold by the Competitions and Markets Authority, pending an investigation into the potential for the acquisition to reduce competition in the UK vehicle salvage sector. It feared that while [...] -
Synetiq unveils site updates
- 22/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Synetiq has announced several strategic updates to its real estate footprint, intended to help streamline operations for the combined IAA and Synetiq business and create improved operational efficiency and cost savings for customers. To help meet growing demand, additional dismantling capacity is being integrated [...] -
Synetiq support vital in parts supply crisis
- 09/06/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Leading integrated vehicle salvage, dismantlers and recyclers Synetiq is continuing its support for bodyshops by reducing vehicle off-road time. While parts supply continues to be a challenge, its mygreenparts platform is proving to be an invaluable tool for customers who are searching for readily available green [...] -
Synetiq celebrates FORS certification
- 25/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling company Synetiq has achieved the industry-wide recognised Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accreditation for one of its largest operational sites. The bronze accreditation at its Winsford site demonstrates its dedication to putting safety first across all [...] -
Copart continues net zero investment
- 15/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Vehicle salvage experts Copart has announced it has now invested over £80m into an ongoing replacement and expansion programme to support its Plan-Net-Zero commitment. Significant investment has been made into Euro VI compliant DAF and Volvo multi-car transporters and JCB loaders that use the very latest [...]