New transport company registers 250% growth

Recessionary times, more often than not, see companies treading conservatively while looking for ways to cut costs, but not at NGL Group of Companies. Taking the bull by the horns directors Mark Scott and Quinton de Villiers launched a new subsidiary, NGL Fleet Services, in May 2009 amidst a global economic meltdown. “We were outsourcing a lot of work and it made more sense to bring it in-house resulting in NGL Fleet Services,” says De Villiers. “It may have seemed strange to competitors and clients alike when we decided to launch a new company in the middle of the recession, but it is a decision that has paid off.” Within six months the newest addition to the group had shown its worth. A recent financial audit showed the company had grown by a staggering 250%. “And it is still growing,” says De Villiers. “Strategically we do not want to grow too fast too soon and bite off more than we can chew, but we are very happy with the progress that has been made and the direction this new venture has taken.” Having brought on board Gert Blignaut – who has extensive experience in fleet management – to manage the new company, the aim is to ensure it grows even more in the next six months. “We are very realistic about where we are heading with NGL Fleet Services. We believe that it has been successful so far because it offers a valued service that is needed in the industry.” Offering a same-day and overnight delivery service, NGL Fleet Services has proved that recessionary times don’t necessarily mean no work. “For us it was the right time to expand,” says De Villiers.