Trek-Group the owners of leading horsebox manufacturer, Equi-Trek has announced major expansion plans after buying specialist vehicle conversion business, Cartwright Conversions Ltd.

Based in Belton, North Lincolnshire, Cartwright Conversions Ltd is a specialist convertor for blue light emergency vehicles, Ambulances, Police, Security, and Fire.

Said Trek Group Managing Director, Tom Janion: “I have been looking for some time to make a significant acquisition in the Commercial Vehicle and Emergency Services market, and to have secured the market leader really gives us the platform to realise our ambition.

“I feel very privileged to be able to support such a fantastic company that Steve Shaw and his team have grown. This now makes Trek Group a major player in the Commercial Vehicle and Emergency Services market.

“With the investment we are making in Cartwright Vehicle Conversions we will be able to develop new innovations that make a real difference to our customers.”

The business is also a key player in the Mobility and Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle market and has established a commercial division converting Welfare units, Support Vehicles and Mobile banking units.”

Equi-Trek is well known as supporters of leading riders including John and William Whitaker, Nicola Wilson and Oliver Townend to name a few.