Tailor made vehicle management and equipment finance solutions © Copyright Tyson Cooper Ltd 2012 Working with Tyson Cooper - recent client quotes Investing in new technology is mandatory for any business to succeed; particularly when this technology comes in the form of machinery, and this is most definitely the case for Sackers Recycling based in Great Blakenham in Ipswich. However, investment requires just that, and capital is not always readily available despite it being, at times, a necessity in order for business to succeed and grow, which is why companies turn to financial solution providers Tyson Cooper. Sackers Recycling worked with Tyson Cooper in order to release capital to fund the investment.  Talking about the relationship Chris Oliver, Finance Director at Sackers commented, "Tyson Cooper offer very good advice and take a holistic approach to our needs as a business."  He continued, "They will visit us at the drop of a hat, always ready to sit around the table and work out the best solution, seeing the bigger picture, which is exactly what we need out of the relationship.  Our sector is brimming with new technology, new machinery, but the funds aren't always readily available, which is why we rely on them to provide capital in the most cost effective way." Usually when a company like Sackers wishes to secure funds to facilitate a purchase of this size they may turn to UK funders.  However, the piece of machinery purchased was located in Holland, and UK funders demand to see and inspect machinery before releasing funds to assist in the purchase; clearly this wasn’t going to be possible so they turned to Tyson Cooper for assistance and advice.  A significant investment for Sackers, the machinery enables better efficiencies in terms of time, cost and energy; its purchase was beneficial to the business and the environment. Click to read the full report. Working with Tyson Cooper - recent client case studies Working with Tyson Cooper - case studies Tony Evans, Managing Director at TES 2000 “Our bottom line is all important, as it is to the majority of businesses right now; we’ve been able to commit to an increased number of fixed contract vehicles from Tyson Cooper because of recently acquired new business, but the price was still a key factor in the decision to purchase.  But business is about relationships as well, and it was important that we felt comfortable with and trusted whomever we contracted our vehicles from.  Tyson Cooper ticked all the boxes so to speak, they took time to understand us and our business and we’re extremely happy with the service as well as the actual vehicles.  Tyson Cooper provided us with exceptional service, we’d have no hesitation in recommending their products and services to others and we certainly plan to consult them with regard to future vehicle solutions that we anticipate will be required.  Genuinely nice guys to do business with, they certainly did their best for us.  It’s not an option that key personnel don’t turn up where they’re needed so the vehicle selection needed to consider this factor as well as all others.  We’re entirely happy with the selection and quality of vehicles proposed and now provided and they were competitively priced allowing us to diversify our vehicle provision.” Stephen Squires, Business Director of Everris “For the large majority of our staff that drive one, their company car is their office, they practically live in it to be honest, so it’s only right that the driver be considered and consulted in the selection and choice with regard to that vehicle.  We were introduced to Tyson Cooper at a time when we were seeking a solution to the issue of management of company cars; in the past a lot of time was spent discussing vehicles, and to be fair it’s a pretty emotive subject that can take up a great deal of management time.  Outsourcing the management of our fleet of vehicles was the ideal solution.  What’s also important is that with his sales background, Simon from Tyson Cooper was the perfect fit for this role as he spoke their language and understood their desires having spent many hours on the road himself in the past!” Steve Webb, Service Director at Orwell Truck & Van “We’ve recently been recognised as Aftersales Dealer of the Year by Mercedes-Benz, and we’re not only extremely proud but committed to ensuring our relationship with customers doesn’t end the day they drive off in their vehicle and that when they do come back, they have a positive experience.  We worked with Tyson Cooper, relying on them to research, source and present a case to us for the most appropriate replacement for our courtesy vehicles, and I have to say we were delighted when it was suggested these be Smart cars.  We’ve had really positive feedback from all of our customers, they’ve enjoyed driving them, I think they’re quite a lot of fun and a great choice from an environmental point of view.” Chris Oliver, Finance Director at Sackers “Tyson Cooper offer very good advice and take a holistic approach to our needs as a business.  They will visit us at the drop of a hat, always ready to sit around the table and work out the best solution, seeing the bigger picture, which is exactly what we need out of the relationship.  Our sector is brimming with new technology, new machinery, but the funds aren’t always readily available, which is why we rely on them to provide capital in the most cost effective way.” Geoff Rich, Owner IcoSys Ltd “Glen and Simon did an excellent job in arranging the lease of both IT hardware and software from multiple vendors and suppliers. Through Tyson Cooper, our customer was able to lease the best solution for them which delivered on all fronts and save many thousands.” Dick Thorogood, Managing Director of Two Counties, Community Care Ltd “Thank you very much for all your assistance in arranging finance for our new IT system and your contribution in achieving some considerable discounts for us. I have been particularly impressed by the fact that you were able to combine the finance agreement for the hardware supplies by ICOSYS and the software supplied by HET. The fact that you achieved this, and at very competitive interest rates, is also greatly appreciated.” Tony Cheung, Technical Director, Easy Software UK PLC “You really get to measure someone’s level of service when things do not go according to plan. In my particular circumstance, Simon took control of the situation, even took responsibility of the problem (even though it was the bank’s problem) and managed the situation effectively until the end. He even went out of his way on more than one occasion, which highlighted his high attention to customer satisfaction at all times. This is why I am more than happy to recommend Glen and Simon’s services to my friends and colleagues. You will not be disappointed with the results they can deliver for you or indeed the very good contacts he has in the industry!” Upon introduction to Everris, Tyson Cooper were tasked with planning and implementing a budget- weighted banding system; this involved re-moulding the Company’s existing but somewhat outdated company car policy and creating a bespoke tailored solution that met not only the needs of the Company as a whole but of each and every driver. Click here to view the full report. Making sure everything runs on time and according to plan is vital when it comes to trains, and never has this been truer than when Tyson Cooper contacted Rail Tech  Group in Ipswich regarding their vehicle fleet requirements.  Amidst a complete overhaul of their vehicle fleet providers, Rail Tech Group had contacted a number of providers before Simon Cooper rang to offer Tyson Cooper's services. Click here to view the full report.  Orwell Truck & Van and Tyson Cooper were introduced to one another through a mutual contact a little over two years ago, and since this introduction Tyson Cooper has assisted with not only the courtesy vehicle selection and finance but also with providing finance for other vehicles in the fleet, asset finance and the provision of fleet management software. Click here to view the full report. Working with Tyson Cooper - recent client case studies Sourcing company vehicles can be a headache at the best of times, but if you're unable to source the appropriate model and cannot achieve the price you'd budgeted for, it can be detrimental to your business.  Having searched long and hard for a specific make and model of vehicle that met all their needs and allowed them to perform all appropriate business tasks, Timberwolf UK turned to Tyson Cooper for assistance. Click to view the full case study. Sourcing the right vehicle at the right price can be a challenging task, but when selecting a new fleet for a company whose clients rely on them traveling nationally to meet strict deadlines, the pressure to get the decision right is even greater. Following years of acquiring company vehicles through hire-purchase contracts, Sportsafe UK were experiencing high maintenance costs and low reliability rates from their vehicles. Click to view the full case study. Based in Colchester but providing rail network support and maintenance throughout the UK, TES 2000 requires an extensive range of vehicles to deliver operatives and their equipment to different sites at different times and often at a moment's notice.  Following the successful acquisition of a number of new contracts, including the extension of their service provision up to and now including Carlisle, their... Click to view the full case study. Tyson Cooper helps IcoSys get IT right when it comes to fleet management If your business provides on-site customer service to clients based in several different locations throughout the UK, travel expenses and means of transportation will undoubtedly be under scrutiny on a regular basis as you, like most other people, continually assess ongoing business costs.  This was the case for Ipswich based IT solution, service and equipment provider IcoSys, and with the imminent renewal of their company car fleet adding to this pressure, it was of paramount importance they sourced the correct vehicles from the right provider.  A business associate recommended they employ the services of Tyson Cooper based on Ransomes Euro Park in Ipswich.  Geoff Rich, owner and Managing Director of IcoSys commented, "We manage accounts for over 100 companies throughout the UK, and while a number of these accounts can be managed remotely once installed, the initial consultation, set up and installation do require a member of our team to be on-site.  From time to time preventative maintenance and repairs also need to take place, again, as you can imagine, this requires a member of our team to visit the customers' premises." He continued, "The vehicles we use for this purpose must be reliable as well as fuel efficient; we've an environmental conscience as well as a financial!" Simon Cooper, owner and Director at Tyson Cooper added, "Geoff contacted us regarding the replacement of his current fleet of company vehicles, our brief was to replace like for like but with an improved fuel efficiency; and, as expected we were invited to match or better his current provider in terms of cost."  He continued, "Research proved the Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion to be one of the most fuel efficient vehicles in line with current specification of company vehicles being used by IcoSys.  We were happy to recommend but delighted to provide at a significantly lower cost than any of our competitors." The provision of a much improved fuel efficient vehicle has meant a reduction in overheads for IcoSys and at a time where every company is scrutinising business costs, this has indeed been a much welcomed reduction in overheads for the business. Geoff continued, "It was an absolute pleasure doing business with Tyson Cooper; all they required from me was my brief in terms of requirements and my consideration of what turned out to be a fantastic quote.  Simon worked hard to deliver the very best service he could as well as a significant saving in overall costs, not just that of the actual fleet but with regard to the reduced amount of fuel these vehicles will use throughout the business year." Based on Ransomes Euro Park in Ipswich Tyson Cooper's wealth of experience gathered over a number of years in the fleet management and finance industry, means they're extremely well- placed to manage financial and vehicle requirements for all types of business, offering the very best advice and guidance. For further information regarding financial solutions or vehicle management visit www.tysoncooper.com Feature case study Feature case study