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New General Manager at Vantage Motorhomes

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Feb 02 2021 09:59AM

Retail Business News - Ben joined the Company in 2018 as Sales Manager. He has a wealth of experience in the motorhome, caravan and leisure industries. Michael Hardicker, MD Vantage Motorhomes, says, When Ben joined us in sales he also brought with him experience in the manufacturing side of things, so we were planning ahead.


New General Manager at Vantage Motorhomes

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Leisure Business News - Of course, that s strictly in line with the most recent Government guidelines and to the new Covid-19 Secure Standards, says Vantage Motorhomes MD, Michael Hardicker. Vantage has followed an extensive plan for reopening, including rearranging the factory to observe social distancing guidelines as well as maintaining efficiency.


Vantage Motorhomes returns to full production and is open for sales.

Signature Motorhomes and Leisure Reopens Preston Showroom

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Jun 09 2020 12:42PM

Leisure Business News - Signature Motorhomes and Leisure s MD, Michael Hardicker says, We are pleased to announce that our Preston showroom and service centre has reopened and customers can now visit us for sales, motorhome handovers and servicing.


Signature Motorhomes and Leisure Reopens Preston Showroom

Vantage Motorhomes To Exhibit At Harrogate Show For The First Time

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Mar 10 2020 12:00AM

Leisure Business News - Vantage will have a mix of new and used motorhomes on display at the show. We have decided to take some of our pre-loved Vantage motorhomes to the show, so if someone is looking to get on the road right away, they will be able to secure their Vantage motorhome and start planning their first trip, said Vantage s Ben Dawes.


Vantage Motorhomes To Exhibit At Harrogate Show For The First Time

Vantage Motorhomes Wins Gold in Owner Satisfaction Awards

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Feb 06 2020 12:00AM

Leisure Business News - This is the eighth year in a row that Vantage Motorhomes has been a winner in the highly regarded Owner Satisfaction Awards. The Company won the Gold Award for Best Van Converter and the Gold Award for Best Dealer Direct Sales . The awards are well established and the results are highly regarded in the industry.


Vantage Motorhomes Wins Gold in Owner Satisfaction Awards

Leisure Business News - Michael Hardicker, MD of Vantage Motorhomes says, We re working hard to get the message out to potential customers who had previously not been able to enjoy Vantage quality and attention to detail due to their requirement for extra travelling seats and berths.


Vantage Motorhomes Brings New Family-Friendly Motorhomes To The NEC Show

Vantage Motorhomes Introduces Pre-Christmas Factory Open Days.

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Nov 25 2019 12:00AM

Leisure Business News - Factory open days usually take place twice a year following the October and February Motorhome Shows at Birmingham s NEC. This year the factory events have proved so popular that there have been requests for them to be held more frequently.


Vantage Motorhomes Introduces Pre-Christmas Factory Open Days.

Vantage Motorhomes Launches Two New Models

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Nov 20 2019 12:00AM

Leisure Business News - The award-winning motorhome conversion specialist is responding to customer demand. Up until now all Vantage motorhome conversions have been two berths with two travelling seats.


Vantage Motorhomes Launches Two New Models

Leisure Business News - Visitors can meet the team and see behind the scenes at the Leeds Factory Showroom. Vantage owners who ve been to an open day highly recommend it. There is an additional highlight. Visitors will be able to get a sneak preview of not one but two new motorhomes currently in production.


Vantage Motorhomes to hold two Factory Open Days Friday August 9th and Saturday 10th

An Amazing Coincidence At Signature Motorhomes and Leisure

By Chris Sams Rafferty

May 28 2019 12:00AM

Leisure Business News - Two couples who met briefly two years ago at the NEC s Motorhome and Caravan Show, turned up at Preston-based Signature Motorhomes and Leisure to collect the exact same model of motorhome on the exact same day. They d not been in touch or met again since the show but were reunited while collecting their new Adria motorhomes.


An Amazing Coincidence At Signature Motorhomes and Leisure

Leisure Business News - Superyacht owners with a bespoke MasterCraft tender can now have their own tailor-made coaching and training event with top British wakeboarder, Dan Nott. The Superyacht tenders team at Preston-based MasterCraft Boats UK will arrange for Dan to fly out to an owner s preferred location anywhere in the world.


MasterCraft Boats UK, Offer Bespoke Coaching With Team GB Wakeboarder

Birthday Celebrations at Vantage Motorhomes

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Apr 10 2019 12:00AM

Leisure Business News - Leeds-based Vantage Motorhomes is celebrating the 10th birthday of the Vantage MED, the Company s highly popular compact rear lounge motorhome. The first MED was built in 2009 and the popular rear lounge model was the third van in the Vantage Motorhomes range after the MAX and the NEO. There are now 10 models, ranging in size from 4.


Birthday Celebrations at Vantage Motorhomes

Leisure Business News - The team at Preston-based MasterCraft Boats UK is celebrating a major international award for innovation for the MasterCraft X24 sports boat. Presented at Miami Boat Show, the National Marine Manufacturers Association NMMA and Boating Writers Internationa BWI selected MasterCraft s X24 as a winner of a 2019 Innovation Award.


Preston-based MasterCraft Boats UK celebrate Innovation Award at Miami Boat Show

Leisure Business News - Signature Motorhomes and Leisure has been appointed as an official dealer of Le Voyageur Luxury Motorhomes.


Signature Motorhomes and Leisure is official dealer of Le Voyageur Motorhomes

Leisure Business News - Signature Motorhomes and Leisure has been appointed as an official dealer of Le Voyageur Luxury Motorhomes.


Signature Motorhomes and Leisure is official dealer of Le Voyageur Motorhomes

Leisure Business News - Pictured at the Awards Ceremony are Dave Walsh Vantage Motorhomes , TV s Julia Bradbury, Julie Wilby Vantage Motorhomes , Michael Hardicker MD Vantage Motorhomes , Sarah Wakely Digital Editor of Practical Motorhome .


Vantage Motorhomes Wins Top Industry Awards For Seventh Consecutive Year

Leisure Business News - Preston based Signature Motorhomes and Leisure has been appointed as the official dealer of Pilote motorhomes in the North West. Michael Hardicker, MD of Signature Motorhomes and Leisure, says, We want to offer our customers the very best in quality and innovation and the widest choice of layouts.


Preston Based Signature Motorhomes and Leisure appointed Pilote Dealer for NW

Signature Motorhomes and Leisure Wins Top Award from Adria UK

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Sep 08 2018 12:00AM

Leisure Business News - Signature has been working with leading motorhome manufacturer Adria for over a year now and it s been a strong partnership for both businesses. The Signature team were very happy to receive the Adria Growth Engine award following the launch of Adria s 2019 range.


Signature Motorhomes and Leisure Wins Top Award from Adria UK

Leisure Business News - Stephen has worked for over a decade in the caravan holiday business with experience in holiday parks, static caravans, lodges and caravan sites.


Signature Motorhomes appoints Stephen Ohanlon as Motorhomes Sales Manager

Leisure Business News - Will owning a motorhome change your life Ask any motorhome owner and the answer will be a resounding yes Figures released by the National Caravan Council the NCC confirm the UK s continuing enthusiasm for motorhoming. According to the NCC, motorhome registrations rose by 11.3 last year.


Will owning a motorhome change your life? Any motorhome owner will answer yes!

Vantage Motorhomes Wins Top Motorhome Manufacturer Award

By Chris Sams Rafferty

Jan 29 2018 12:00AM

Retail Business News - Members of the Vantage Motorhomes team are pictured here with Sarah Wakely, Editor of Practical Motorhome, far left, and BBC TV presenter Julia Bradbury, far right. Run in association with The Caravan and Camping Club,The awards are well established and the results are highly regarded in the industry.


Vantage Motorhomes Wins Top Motorhome Manufacturer Award

Retail Business News - Leeds-based Vantage Motorhomes is celebrating its 10th year as manufacturer of its award-winning range of van conversion motorhomes. To recognise the anniversary, Vantage launched a special limited edition at the Motorhome and Caravan Show that took place at the NEC in Birmingham.


Vantage Motorhomes Launches Diamond Edition at The Motorhome and Caravan Show

Leisure Business News - Two of the Signature Motorhomes team recently visited the Adria factory in Slovenia alongside journalists from the leading UK motorhome magazines pictured here .


Signature Motorhomes & Leisure of Preston Joins Adria Motorhomes Dealer Network

Leisure Business News - Vantage Motorhomes manufactures quality award-winning van conversion motorhomes using the Fiat Ducato base vehicle. The Company has earned a reputation for excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail, for versatile layouts and for a very personal approach to customer service.


Vantage Motorhomes Appoints Dave Walsh General Manager of Leeds Factory Showroom