MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -

Automotive Resources International announced late last week it has bolstered its presence in the U.K. with the acquisition of Fleet Support Group, which is based out of Chippenham, England.

Officials noted that FSG is Britain’s largest independent fleet management company and is a family-owned business. More than 55,000 vehicles throughout the U.K. are included in its services.

“This acquisition is another vital step as we continue to expand the scope of our services and our geographical reach. Everyone at ARI is extremely excited about joining forces with FSG and about the opportunities that lie ahead of us in the European market,” said ARI president Carl Ortell.

“Our clients rely upon our unique ability to deliver customized solutions to achieve exceptional results. A growing number need more sophisticated global fleet support. This acquisition gives us more flexibility, capabilities and proven fleet expertise to serve them,” he added.

The acquisition does not affect FSG management structure or its staff positions. FSG chairman and founder Geoffrey Bray said it is an “exciting new era for our company, staff and customers.”

He added: “Existing FSG and ARI customers will benefit from the expertise, skills and range of services that we each provide. Both organizations already offer turnkey solutions for public and private sector fleets. Added value for our customers will be achieved through the synergies of our affiliation with ARI.”