Van converter Bott has announced plans for a new vehicle conversion centre in Exeter.

The company says the new facility will primarily serve customers across the South West region.

The move follows the acquisition by Bott GmbH of Exeter-based Van Guard Accessories earlier this year, with the Van Guard Full Fit team also due to move into the new premises, which are expected to open in December.

Bott Ltd CEO Nick Smith said: “This is an exciting step in our strategic plan to widen our UK footprint, through a combination of our important exclusive partner network and own locations. 

“This complements our existing national fleet infrastructure in Ashby de-la Zouch and Cumbernauld, where we have been a leading UK provider of fleet solutions for 40 years.

“Growing our national footprint provides important coverage for our regional customers, enabling us to serve everyone from individual trade customers, through to regional and national fleets. This approach not only provides wider capacity in our network but also creates important localised employment opportunities.”