Refrigeration and air conditioning specialist Airco has added 24 Toyota Proace vans to its fleet.

The vehicles have been taken on as part of the Hull-headquartered company's continuing investment, which has also included a new head office and ongoing apprenticeship programmes.

Airco specified Comfort grade medium-wheelbase Proace vans and they will be used by engineers installing and servicing refrigeration and heating equipment across the country.

Business owner Neil Fisher said: “We provide our customers with 24-hour coverage and the strength of our business is built on our responsiveness and ability to solve customer problems quickly and efficiently. 

"We therefore required vehicles which were cost efficient and reliable while allowing our engineers to carry the levels of stock and equipment which allows us to ensure first-time fixes on the majority of call outs.

"The Proace matched the brief and we are delighted to expand the Airco fleet.”

Airco is a specialist contractor delivering a full range of commercial air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and plumbing services.

It has widened its business in recent years to include renewable energy solutions and has developed the Airco Centre of Excellence providing apprentice and bespoke engineering, management and health and safety training.

It employs more than 85 staff in offices across the UK.