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24/03/2023

Mayor Visits Leading Specialist Vehicle Manufacturer

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross, has paid a visit to Overlander Vehicles in Antrim

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross, has paid a visit to Overlander Vehicles in Antrim, one of Northern Ireland’s leading specialist vehicle manufacturers.

During his visit the Mayor was given a tour of the manufacturing facilities and the impressive range of vehicles that the company produce.

The rapidly expanding business, which specialises in equestrian, commercial and leisure vehicles, pride themselves on their customer service and quality of their vehicles. Specialising in state-of-the-art horseboxes, their expertise has won customers from the equestrian industry across the UK and Ireland. Overlander offer a range of new and used horseboxes, as well as commercial vehicles, for both hire and purchase.

Following the visit the Mayor said;

“It is clear from the outset, that the team at Overlander have a real passion for what they do. They provide a service for the whole of the UK and Ireland from the heart of our Borough which I am very proud of. I look forward to seeing this business grow in the near future.”

The Council will continue to provide further support to Overlander Vehicles for training and apprenticeship opportunities and they also hope to benefit from the Council’s Digital Surge Programme to help the efficiency of the manufacturing line.

Overlander Vehicles Ltd General Manager , Allan McBurney, said;

“I was pleased to welcome the Mayor on-site and show him around our facilities. I appreciate the Council’s support and I look forward to our continued relationship as our business expands.”