WestWon joins the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA)

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WestWon has announced its membership of The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) – the UK’s leading trade association for asset finance and the respected voice of the UK leasing industry, lobbing Government on behalf of its members and working to ensure best practice.

Last year alone, FLA members contributed funding worth £20.8 billion to the business sector and public services, representing about 25% of all fixed capital investment in the UK.

Joining just a small number of UK leasing brokers within the FLA fold, this move represents an important milestone in WestWon’s pusuit of leasing excellence and the company’s on-going strategy for growth.

For more information see www.westwon.co.uk or email boris@weston.co.uk Membership details at https://www.fla.org.uk/asset/members/view-6984

WestWon Joins National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB)

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WestWon has joined the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB), the UK’s main association for asset finance brokers.

With more than 1,000 members covering asset finance, invoice finance and commercial mortgages, the Association promotes best practice within the industry. NACFB members operate to a strict Code of Practice, and agree to abide by the Association’s complaints and disciplinary procedures designed to safeguard customers.

WestWon’s CEO Jeremy Hall said of the move, “WestWon are proud to be part of the NACFB and comply with the Association’s high standards. We recognise the vital importance of leasing as a source of funding for growing businesses, and already wholeheartedly endorse the principles of transparency, best practices and service excellence.”

 

WestWon Nominated for Leasing Life’s ‘Broker of Year, 2012’ Awards

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Leasing Life has announced the finalists for its 2012 Industry Awards with WestWon in contention for the prestigious title of ‘Broker of the Year’.

The list of finalists was drawn up after Leasing Life received a record number of entries. According to the publication, Broker of the year – which acknowledges the invaluable contribution of the broker market to the continued growth of leasing – is set to be one of the most hotly contested categories, having already received a number of compelling entries.

The winners will be picked by a panel of independent judges, who will debate the merits of each submission against the category criteria. The successful entrants will be presented with their awards at the Leasing Life European Conference on 29th November 2012.

Jeremy Hall, WestWon’s CEO, commented, “It has been a tremendous year so far for WestWon. We have seen record growth in demand from new and existing clients for equipment leasing as we have focused providing the best leasing deals, backed by innovative use of technology. We are delighted to have been nominated as a Finalist for the Leasing Life Broker Award 2012′.

For more information about the Awards see:

https://www.vrl-financial-news.com/asset-finance/leasing-life/issues/ll-2012/ll-229-oct-2012/finalists-for-the-2012-leasing.aspx

For Leasing Life articles featuring WestWon see:

https://www.vrl-financial-news.com/portal/search.aspx?type=Site&terms=westwon&exact=False

WestWon welcomes Capex customers and suppliers

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With the acquisition of UK leasing broker Capex Limited now final, WestWon is delighted to welcome the company’s former clients to the ‘WestWon fold’.

As Jeremy Hall, WestWon’s CEO, explains, “Capex was a very well-regarded independent provider of leasing solutions to both end-user clients and suppliers alike.”

“The acquisition of Capex’s customer base, lease agreements and intellectual property aligns perfectly with our existing business model,” he continues. “Given our focus on IT, retail, security and office furnishings, we are ideally placed to continue providing the sector expertise that Capex customers have rightly come to expect – as well as the unparalleled levels of service for which WestWon is widely known.”

Existing leasing agreements should remain as before, but to check the status of your agreement or for further details about the acquisition, please call WestWon Client Services on Tel: 01494 611 456.

WestWon asset finance acquires broker Capex in plan for growth

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WestWon Limited has announced the completion of its acquisition of the customer base and Intellectual Property of UK leasing broker Capex Limited in line with its three-tiered plan for growth – through organic expansion of the national sales team, through investment its Internet arm and through selective acquisitions.

Founded in 2003 by Philip Brook, one of the founders and shareholding directors of Syscap, Capex Limited has become a well respected independent provider of specialist finance and leasing solutions with a multi million pound book funded by partners such as BNP, Investec, ING, SFS and Bank of Scotland. The strategic acquisition is WestWon’s tenth in just five years and provides the company with full rights to the Capex brand name, client base, lease agreements and Intellectual Property of the organisation.

“We are delighted to announce the acquisition of Capex in a move that aligns perfectly with our current business model and future direction,” comments WestWon CEO, Jeremy Hall.

“Given our existing focus on IT, retail, security and office furnishings, we are ideally placed to provide the leasing expertise that Capex customers have come to expect, alongside the market-leading levels of service for which WestWon is widely known.”

“We are looking forward to building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with our new Capex clients and suppliers alike starting from today,” he concludes.

For more information, contact WestWon on Tel: 01494 611 456 Web www.westwon.co.uk Twitter @westwonlimited

WestWon Limited Appoints Two New Board Directors as Company Expansion Gathers Pace

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WestWon Limited has today announced the appointment of two new Directors, Andy McCready and Kevin Stocker, as part of the company’s strategic plan for growth. The organisation has recently stepped up its activities in the North of England and is planning further investment in its new Internet arm.  It is continuing to focus on the expansion of the Business Development team and is currently recruiting another two new members of staff.

Newly appointed Sales Director Andy McCready joined WestWon Limited in September 2011 to launch WestWon Dashboard – the company’s credit reporting and profiling solution. He brings a wealth of experience to the role of Sales Director, having gained in-depth business development experience during his time at Wyse Assist and Dun & Bradstreet and previously been sales manager at the CCTV Centre and Amicitia. As a former President of Marlow Chamber of Commerce, he has also forged strong links within the local business community.

Since joining WestWon Limited in April 2011, Kevin Stoker has driven the company forward with the development of key processes and relationships for the administration and funding of client leasing agreements. In the role of Operations Director, he will continue to build on these firm foundations as the business and its client base rapidly expands. With many years experience of the leasing and asset finance arena – previously ay Mill Wood Finance Ltd. and Wyse Leasing PLC – Kevin’s contribution to the company and to the team has been invaluable and will continue to provide inspiration through the next phase of growth ahead.

Elsewhere, James Fletcher has joined WestWon to launch the company’s operations in the Manchester area, while Richard McGrath will focus on WestWon’s new and existing clients in around London. Recruitment for the new positions of Business Administrator Executive and Digital Media Markerting Executive is currently underway.

Company founder and CEO, Jeremy Hall, commented, “New Board Directors Andy McCready and Kevin Stocker bring invaluable experience to the table and I believe they have a substantial contribution to make to driving the company forward at a strategic level.

WestWon is right at the forefront of meeting client’s requirements for competitive, easy-to-arrange asset finance as well as a raft of associated services such as insurance. With these new appointments, we are more than ready for further growth in demand.”

For more information contact hello@westwon.co.uk or Tel: 01494 611 456. www.westwon.co.uk

WestWon Launches Insurance and Extended Warranty for Laptops and iPads.

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WestWon is now offering insurance and extended warranty for laptops and iPad’s. With the explosion in sales of tablets, the company is responding to growing demand for clients for this type of add-on service.

The worldwide insurance policy provides cover for theft*, fire, flood and accidental damage – for example, a cracked screen can cost £200 to mend so under £30 per year to insure an iPad represents excellent value.  And while most tablets come with a one year warranty as standard, you can extend the manufacturer’s warranty by between one and four years for £30 per year.

*subject to police report reference number being provided

Major UK Retailer Selects WestWon Leasing

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WestWon has just completed a £120,000 rental agreement with one of the UK’s largest retailers for a fully automatic channel baling press.

The baler, 12 meters long and 4 meters wide,  boosts an impressive 120 tons of pressing power and is just one example of the trend for retailers to lease rather than purchase this type of expensive yet essential equipment.

For more information on WestWon’s latest leasing solutions for the retail sector, including waste equipment, computers, software and shop refits, call us on Tel: 01494 611 456.

WestWon Signs Lease Funding Agreement with Grenke

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WestWon Limited has announced that it has set up a new line of finance with leading European IT and office equipment funding specialist Grenke. The agreement heralds a welcome return for the German asset finance company after its withdrawal from the UK leasing marketplace during the credit crunch of 2008.

The new funding facility will accelerate WestWon’s penetration of the photocopier and telecoms leasing sector. The news comes on the back of WestWon’s recent acquisition of AB&C Finance PLC with its portfolio of telecom customers and suppliers as well as the company’s recruitment of a new Business Manager, a specialist in photocopier leasing.

According to WestWon’s Head of Operations, Kevin Stocker, “Having Grenke on board is very positive news for WestWon, for our customers and for our suppliers.”

“Not only does it underline our commitment to providing highly competitive finance services for telecoms and photocopier transactions in the £5,000-£100,000 range, it also clearly demonstrates that international confidence has returned to the UK leasing and asset finance sector,” he concludes.

WestWon acquires UK Leasing Broker Capex Limited

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WestWon Limited has announced the acquisition of UK leasing broker Capex Limited to include the client base and Intellectual Property of the organisation.

Founded in 2003 by Philip Brook, one of the founders and shareholding directors of Syscap, Capex Limited had become a well known and respected brand in the national leasing marketplace.

WestWon’s Chief Executive Office Jeremy Hall said,” We have already stated our intention to expand our  operating base through acquisition as well as organic growth.  Capex has been a worthy competitor for a number of years and is an ideal fit for our business model.

We are looking forward to building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with our newly acquired Capex customers and suppliers alike.”

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