Vehicle parts supplier Motaquip announced ambitious plans to expand its distribution network by more than 35% over the next five years.

The Midlands-based firm, with 260 independent factors, aims to add 100 more through a combination of its 'start-up' business initiative and by helping existing customers to grow.

Motaquip general manager David Higgins said: “This will see us becoming one of the major national forces in the UK aftermarket.”