Sign Language has become the first company in its sector to sign-up to ICFM’s corporate investor programme.

The aim of the corporate investor programme is to further raise the standards of fleet industry professionals and overcome a possible skills and knowledge shortage inside many employers.

Additionally, member businesses also become more closely involved in ICFM initiatives, which include training for employees, the organisation’s annual conference and Masterclasses on key industry issues.

Sign Language’s commercial director Mel Goodliffe said: “Becoming involved with ICFM will align the business even more closely with contract hire and leasing companies, rental firms, end-user fleets and motor manufacturers.

“We will be looking to encourage our employees to enrol on to ICFM training courses so they can increase their fleet experience while, as a business, becoming involved in seminars and workshops.”

ICFM’s sales director Peter Eldridge said: “We will endeavour to use Sign Language’s knowledge and experience to underline to our scholars the importance of uncorrupted vehicle branding.”

Among companies that have also joined ICFM’s Corporate Investor Programme since its launch are: Ambit, Auto Windscreens, Chargemaster, Geotab, Kwik Fit, Michelin, Pendragon Vehicle Management, SG Fleet, The Accident Exchange Group and Thrifty Car & Van Rental.