Scottish vehicle rental firm drives into English market

Scottish Vehicle Rental firm – TOM has announced additional plans for expansion south of the border after completing a management buyout supported by Equistone Partners.

The firm currently has five depots across England, after their most recent opening last month in Birmingham. Chief executive Robert Stewart added that there are likely to be “one or two” further openings in the coming year.

TOM Vehicle Rental is now led by a management team made up of Chief executive - Mr Stewart, Chairman - David Smith, Chief Financial Officer - Steve Purkis and Jim Rafferty Junior - Sales and Marketing Director, who is the son of the original founder Jim Rafferty Senior.