Zigup
Zigup is a United Kingdom-based commercial vehicle rental, fleet services, accident management and vehicle repair group operating across the UK, Ireland and Spain.
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Overview
Zigup plc is a commercial mobility and vehicle services group headquartered in Darlington, County Durham. Its principal activities combine commercial vehicle rental with services that support vehicle operators after incidents, including replacement vehicles, accident and claims management, vehicle repair, fleet management and related ancillary services. The company operates primarily in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain and has a fleet exceeding 130,000 vehicles, consisting mainly of light commercial vehicles. The business has developed through a sequence of corporate transformations and acquisitions. Its corporate history reaches back to the incorporation of Goode Durrant plc in 1897. In the late twentieth century, Goode Durrant expanded its vehicle-rental activities through the acquisition of Northgate Motor Holdings, a Darlington business established in 1981 as Noble Self Drive, and later through the purchase of Transport Development Group's vehicle-rental operations. Goode Durrant adopted the Northgate name in 1999, establishing the identity that became closely associated with its commercial vehicle rental business. Northgate broadened its geographic and operational footprint during the 2000s. It acquired a substantial interest in Spanish rental business Furgonetas de Alquiler and later obtained the remaining interest. In 2005, it bought Arriva's UK-wide vehicle rental business for £129 million, expanding its domestic presence. The company subsequently operated as a specialist provider of light commercial vehicle rental and fleet services rather than as a general passenger-car rental brand. A major strategic change occurred in 2020, when Northgate merged with Redde plc. Redde brought expertise in replacement vehicles, incident management and accident-related services, complementing Northgate's rental fleet and commercial-vehicle capabilities. The combined business was named Redde Northgate plc. In 2024, the group announced that it would change its name to Zigup plc, creating a new corporate identity intended to encompass its broader range of vehicle, mobility, repair, claims and fleet-support activities. Zigup's current scope extends beyond supplying vehicles. Its services include commercial vehicle rental, fleet management, electric-vehicle charging installation, vehicle disposal, vehicle data, electric-fleet consulting, vehicle repairs, replacement vehicle provision and incident and claims management. This combination gives the group exposure to both recurring fleet requirements and event-driven services following accidents or other vehicle incidents. The company presents itself as an integrated partner for commercial mobility and vehicle lifecycle needs, serving businesses, fleet operators, insurers and other organizations that require vehicles to remain available and operational. The company is listed in London and is included in the FTSE 250 Index. Its principal geographic markets are the UK, Ireland and Spain. Although the corporate group has a long history, the Zigup name itself dates from the 2024 rebrand of Redde Northgate. The available reference material does not identify a single founding individual, current share ticker, official website URL or detailed financial results.
History
Zigup's corporate lineage begins with Goode Durrant plc, incorporated on 2 July 1897. The group later became associated with commercial vehicle rental through a series of ownership changes and acquisitions. In January 1987, Goode Durrant & Murray Group plc was acquired by Ariadne Australia through its Hong Kong-listed subsidiary Impala Pacific. The UK company was subsequently renamed Goode Durrant plc. In July 1987, Goode Durrant acquired Northgate Motor Holdings. Northgate had been established in Darlington in 1981 by Alan Noble under the name Noble Self Drive. The transaction gave Goode Durrant a platform in vehicle rental, particularly in the commercial-vehicle segment. In 1997, Goode Durrant expanded again by acquiring the vehicle-rental business of Transport Development Group. The company adopted the name Northgate plc in 1999. Under the Northgate identity, it concentrated on commercial vehicle rental and related fleet services. In 2002, Northgate acquired a 40% interest in Furgonetas de Alquiler SA, a Spanish vehicle-rental business, and subsequently exercised an option to purchase the remainder. This established a significant Spanish presence alongside the group's UK operations. In 2005, Northgate acquired Arriva's UK-wide vehicle-rental business for £129 million, further increasing its domestic scale. Leadership changed in 2017, when Kevin Bradshaw replaced Bob Contreras as chief executive. Northgate later pursued a broader mobility-services model. In 2020, it merged with Redde plc, a company involved in replacement vehicles, incident management and accident-related services. The combination joined Northgate's rental fleet and commercial mobility capabilities with Redde's expertise in repairs, claims and post-incident support. Martin Ward replaced Kevin Bradshaw as chief executive as part of the merger, and the combined organization operated as Redde Northgate plc. The group announced another major identity change in 2024, when Redde Northgate plc changed its name to Zigup plc. The new name accompanied a broader description of the business, which includes vehicle rental, fleet management, replacement vehicles, vehicle repairs, incident and claims management, vehicle disposal, vehicle data, electric-vehicle charging installation and electric-fleet consulting. Today, Zigup operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain. It has more than 130,000 vehicles, mainly light commercial vehicles, and remains listed on the London Stock Exchange as a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Its business model links vehicle supply with services across the vehicle lifecycle, from fleet provision and charging infrastructure to repair, replacement and claims administration after an incident. The available reference material does not provide a detailed account of the company's financial performance, official website address or current stock ticker.
- 2024
Redde Northgate becomes Zigup
[1]The group changed its corporate name from Redde Northgate plc to Zigup plc.
- 2020
Northgate and Redde merge
[1]Northgate plc merged with Redde plc to create Redde Northgate plc, combining rental and fleet activities with accident, incident and replacement-vehicle services.
- 2017
Kevin Bradshaw becomes chief executive
[1]Kevin Bradshaw replaced Bob Contreras as chief executive of Northgate.
- 2005
Arriva UK rental business acquired
[1]Northgate acquired Arriva's UK-wide vehicle-rental business for £129 million.
- 2002
Expansion into Spanish vehicle rental
[1]Northgate acquired 40% of Furgonetas de Alquiler SA in Spain and later exercised an option to acquire the remaining interest.
- 1999
Northgate plc name adopted
[1]Goode Durrant plc changed its name to Northgate plc.
- 1997
Transport Development Group vehicle rental acquired
[1]Goode Durrant bought Transport Development Group's vehicle-rental business.
- 1987
Goode Durrant acquires Northgate Motor Holdings
[1]Goode Durrant acquired Northgate Motor Holdings, adding a commercial vehicle-rental platform to the group.
- 1981
Northgate Motor Holdings established
[1]Alan Noble established the Darlington vehicle-rental business Noble Self Drive, which later became Northgate Motor Holdings.
- 1897
Goode Durrant incorporated
[1]Goode Durrant plc was incorporated on 2 July 1897, establishing the earliest corporate predecessor identified in Zigup's history.
Products and positioning
An integrated commercial mobility and vehicle-services provider combining light commercial vehicle rental with fleet management, replacement vehicles, repair, accident management, claims handling, vehicle data and electric-fleet support.
Vehicle rental
Commercial vehicle rental
Zigup's core rental activity supplies commercial vehicles, particularly light commercial vehicles, to business and fleet customers in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Spain. The group operates a fleet of more than 130,000 vehicles and supports customers that need flexible access to work vehicles without managing every vehicle directly.
Fleet services
Fleet management
Fleet management services help commercial operators oversee vehicle use, availability and lifecycle requirements. The offering sits alongside rental and vehicle data capabilities, allowing Zigup to support customers with ongoing operational needs rather than providing vehicles as a standalone transaction.
Incident and claims services · 2020
Accident and incident management
Zigup provides incident and accident management services for organizations dealing with vehicle events. These activities include coordinating post-incident processes and connecting replacement vehicles, repairs and claims-related work within a broader service model.
Repair and mobility continuity · 2020
Vehicle repair and replacement vehicles
The group offers vehicle repairs and replacement vehicles to help keep customers mobile when a vehicle is damaged, unavailable or involved in an incident. These capabilities became especially important after the combination with Redde and complement Zigup's rental fleet.
Electric mobility services
Electric fleet and charging services
Zigup supports the transition to electric commercial fleets through electric-vehicle charging installation and electric-fleet consulting. These services address infrastructure and operational questions associated with adopting electric vehicles in business fleets.
Brand decisions
2024
Corporate rebrand to ZigupStrategyBackground
The group's activities had expanded beyond vehicle rental to include fleet management, repairs, replacement vehicles, claims and incident management, vehicle data and electric-mobility services.
Action taken
Redde Northgate plc changed its name to Zigup plc.
Aftermath
Zigup became the group's corporate identity for its integrated commercial mobility and vehicle-services activities.
2020
Merger with Redde plcM&ABackground
Northgate was primarily associated with commercial vehicle rental, while Redde provided replacement vehicles, accident management and related incident services.
Action taken
The companies merged to form Redde Northgate plc, combining vehicle rental with repair, claims, replacement-vehicle and incident-management capabilities.
Aftermath
Martin Ward became chief executive, and the combined group later adopted the Zigup name in 2024.
Recent events
- 2024
Redde Northgate announces rebrand as Zigup[1]
Other · Leadership change
Redde Northgate announced that it would change its corporate name to Zigup plc, following the group's development from a vehicle-rental company into a broader provider of commercial mobility, repair, incident, claims and fleet services.
- 2020
Northgate merges with Redde[1]
M&A · Leadership change
Northgate plc merged with Redde plc, bringing together commercial vehicle rental with replacement vehicle, accident management and related incident services. The combined company was named Redde Northgate plc.
- 2020
Martin Ward succeeds Kevin Bradshaw as chief executive[1]
Leadership change
Martin Ward replaced Kevin Bradshaw as chief executive in connection with the merger that created Redde Northgate.
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