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Eccles-based Quick Reach opens first depot after £800k Natwest loan

Start up business Quick Reach Powered Access Ltd has opened its first depot in Eccles with support from NatWest and the bank’s asset finance partner Lombard.

NatWest Relationship Manager Michael Hall obtained £800,000 to support the new venture which includes £500,000 of funding from Lombard.

The business specialises in the hire, sale and maintenance of high quality powered access and Telehandlers – or electric lifts for site work, and also offers a comprehensive service to clients across the UK.

Quick Reach also offer comprehensive training for industry professionals and beginners; ensuring their workforce meets national and international health and safety standards with the IPAF and PASMA registered courses.

The business was started by brothers John and David Barton, along with John Barnes.

The company has launched a business in the construction industry during the recovery period of the economic downturn and hopes to create further job opportunities as they expand.

John Barton said: “Having worked in the industry for so many years we had a burning desire to develop our own style of business.

“We aim to create the personal touch of a family business to our customers nationwide. “NatWest have been an integral part in the development of our company and have fully supported our ideas and philosophy.

“We already have an excellent customer base which continues to grow weekly.”

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