Metroglass moving from fleet ownership to leasing

Metroglass moving from fleet ownership to leasing
Jenny Ruth
Metro Performance Glass will move from owning its vehicle fleet to fully leasing them within the next 18 to 24 months, chief executive Simon Mander told BusinessDesk.Leasing will make it easier to upgrade to newer and better vehicles, align the fleet size with the company's requirements and make overall fleet management much more flexible, he said."I'm a believer in leasing vehicles rather than owning them."The move will also free up cash to help reduce debt, something Mander said has been a focus since he took the role in Nov...

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