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Equipment Finance News Aldermore praised for flexibility in finance deal Published: 20th February 2018 Share Specialist bank Aldermore has been praised for its flexibility in arranging a £6 million lending facility for a UK company. John Hargreaves (C&H), a family-owned cardboard manufacturer, has agreed a full asset-based lending facility to drive expansion. The company specialises in the manufacturing of corrugated cardboard for end-users including packaging specialists, box manufacturers, exporters and storage, and freighting contractors. It is the largest independent supplier in the UK with turnover doubling in the past three years. The new finance facility from Aldermore includes an invoice discounting facility as well as advances against plant and machinery and property, which will fund an increase in production. John Hargreaves, managing director of John Hargreaves (C&H), said: “Through the journey of speaking to various banks, Aldermore immediately shone through. The team demonstrated from the outset its flexibility to create a bespoke funding package that met our present business needs and our future objectives as well. “Compared to our previous interactions with other banks, Aldermore has provided a refreshing change. This funding will allow us to secure our supply chain and maintain our competitive purchasing position in the market.” Tom O’ Dell, business development manager at Aldermore, said: “The company has a proven track record and the long history as a family business is a great story to be a part of. We hope we can continue to work with the business to deliver the support it needs for future success.” Established in 2009, Aldermore has grown significantly. At the end of June 2017, lending to customers stood at £8.1 billion. Asset Finance Connect Asset Finance Connect brings you news and updates about UK and European auto, equipment and asset finance providers. Sign up to our newsletter Featured Stories Corporate Member NewsEconocom reports €2.07bn revenue for Q3 2025 YTD NewsLeasing, factoring and renting record growth in Portugal in H1 Corporate Member NewsClose Brothers expands ESG lending into hydrogen sector Equipment Finance