Bell Equipment is planning to open two new UK depots as part of its on-going expansion plans.

The locations for the two new service and support depots are yet to be finalised, but the ADT manufacturer is looking at possible sites in the south-east of England and South Wales respectively.

The move follows the successful launch last year of Bell’s new depot in Falkirk, Scotland.

Bell UK is set to further expand its nationwide field service engineer and support coverage

Both of the other planned Bell depots are expected to be up and running within the next 12-18 months.

Neville Paynter, managing director of Bell Equipment UK, said: “Bell has realised for many years that success in this competitive industry is driven by the ability to provide first-class customer service.

“Bell has always strived to match its reputation for supplying reliable, fuel-efficient machines with an unrivalled reputation for excellent customer service.

“The move to expand into Scotland has shown customers north of the border that we are serious about providing an excellent after-sales service. This planned expansion into the south-east and Wales is further demonstration of our commitment to customers’ needs.”

Bell UK’s headquarters near Burton-upon-Trent already provide the most central location possible for dealing with most customers’ service and support demands quickly.

But the roll-out of additional service and support centres in carefully chosen locations will increase response times further still.

The latest announcement comes in the same year that Bell Equipment celebrates its 10th anniversary as a direct UK supplier.