LAUNCHED less than three months ago, Apache's new van hire venture is going from strength to strength.

Set up just before Christmas with only a few vehicles, the Hartlebury company has had to bring forward its ambitious expansion plans to meet demand. Apache now has more than 25 vehicles, and the fleet includes the latest Mercedes Sprinter vans, Luton vans, Peugeot Partner small vans, a range of quality cars and pick ups, all available for hire.

Van hire manager Amanda Rushton said: "We can also draw upon the resources of our sister company Apache Quads, which sells a huge range of trailers and quad bikes. We are now able to rent out a van, and also a trailer to tow behind the van, and even more uniquely, an all-terrain quad bike as well.

"We believe we are unique in being able to offer such a combination from one business location."

The firm supplies vans and trailers in Worcestershire and the West Midlands.