MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd is delighted to announce a new franchised service partner for South Wales, NRG Riverside.

New to the MAN brand, NRG Riverside has recently announced the acquisition of Commercial Motors (Wales) Limited, a long-term franchised service partner of MAN Truck and Bus UK in Newport, South Wales.

Glen Crompton, Director of Customer Service Management at MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd, said, “We are delighted to welcome a new member to our franchised service partner network and look forward to working alongside the team at NRG Riverside in the near future.”

“Before the business transfers to NRG Riverside, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gill and Roger Sheddick, and Mary and Robert Manchip, for their unwavering support, outstanding assistance, and hard work over many years. We all wish them all the best for the future.”

This strategic acquisition marks NRG Riverside’s first presence in Wales and is an important milestone in the Group’s growth strategy. Commercial Motors joins the NRG Riverside business at a pivotal time, strengthening its ability to support existing MAN customers and enhancing service capabilities across the area.

Commenting on the acquisition, John Matthews, Transformation Director at NRG Riverside, said: “Having worked closely with the owners and colleagues throughout the acquisition process, it is clear to see that Commercial Motors is a business built on pride, passion, and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Those values align fully with NRG Riverside’s culture and ambitions. We are delighted to welcome the team and look forward to investing in the business together.”

“Commercial Motors is a highly respected MAN Truck & Bus franchised service partner with a long-standing reputation for delivering quality, reliability, and outstanding customer service. The business brings strong technical expertise, deep local knowledge, and a highly skilled team – all of which align closely with NRG Riverside’s commitment to operational excellence and customer-first service.”

The acquisition reinforces NRG Riverside’s long-term strategy of investing in high-quality businesses that strengthen regional coverage, technical capability, and customer experience.

Commercial Motors (Wales) Ltd can be found at:

Commercial Motors (Wales) Ltd

Unit A, Newport Business Centre

Corporation Road

Newport

NP19 4RF

Contact: +44 (1633) 273000

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