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Oldham site sleeper specialists Bunkabin updates fleet with six-figure-loan

Oldham-based site sleeper specialists Bunkabin has updated its fleet of wagons to support its growing customer base with support from a six-figure NatWest loan and the bank’s asset finance partner Lombard.

The business, which is based in Oldham, builds and supplies a range of temporary sleeping accommodation used at festivals and by construction firms working on short-term projects.

The sleeper units include bed, shower and toilet facilities.

Bunkabin also provides other facility units such as dining units as well as deluxe shower and toilet units.

Bunkabin units have been used at Glastonbury and Silverstone.

The business traces its roots to 1979 when Frank Rothwell built his first cabin on the drive of his family home.

He sold the unit and built another which led to another sale, and his successes inspired him to make a business out of manufacturing temporary units. Bunkabin now employs 40 people.

The company transports and installs cabins, and has a fleet of four vehicles which were in need of improving.

The company turned to NatWest relationship manager Phil Atherton for support.

Phil obtained a six-figure loan working in partnership with Lombard relationship manager Tim Royle.

The new Volvo lorries which include eco-efficiency technology were delivered late last year.

Director, Luke Rothwell, said: “Orders for Bunkabin’s services have grown significantly in the last few years as the construction industry has improved.

“We are also seeing more requests for festivals as people what something a little bit nicer than a tent where they can shower and freshen up.

“Working with Phil and NatWest has been fantastic.

“Phil was straightforward and I cannot imagine banking being any easier.

“He also helped us negotiate the right price on the vehicles and was actively involved throughout the whole process.”

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