EXPANDING Argus Fire and Security Group has rationalised its fleet in a new contract hire deal with Ford and Automotive Leasing. The nationwide security company replaced two thirds of its mixed fleet with 44 Ford Escort diesel estates and 21 Mondeos in a move designed to simplify its vehicle policy.

Rapid growth through acquisition in recent years left Argus with a mixed bag of vehicles which the company wanted to rationalise with a majority badge deal.