by Tom Leaning
French-based motorhome manufacturing giant, Trigano, has continued its latest expansion into the UK motorhome market with the purchases of Auto-Sleepers and Marquis Leisure.
The two British brands are part of Auto-Sleepers Investments (ASI), their parent company, which Trigano already had a minor stake stake in. This deal now makes Trigano the majority shareholder of ASI.
Trigano already owns British brands Auto-Trail, Roller Team and Tribute, as well as Chausson, Mobilvetta and Benimar, which are all sold in the UK.
Auto-Sleepers is one of Europe’s oldest motorhome manufacturers building popular coachbuilts and campervans. The company employs 386 people and achieved a turnover of £121 million in 2016.
Marquis Leisure is the UK’s largest dealer network operating 11 dealerships selling motorhomes, campervans and caravans.
This acquisition is part of Trigano’s continued external growth strategy in the fields of recreational vehicle, recreational vehicle accessories and trailer.
Mr Geoff Scott CEO and Mr Mike Crouch MD remain in their existing roles and continue as shareholders within ASI.
Mr Crouch commented on the recent purchase: “It’s very much business as usual for ASI. The current business model is successful and it will be both interesting and exciting to explore the potential new opportunities as a member of the Trigano Group of companies.”
