The company aims to reach a turnover of EUR30 million by the end of 2016, and targets a fleet of 4,000 cars by the end of 2017, which is meant to cover the rent a car, operating leasing and fleet management segments.
The group aims to sell at least 1,500 new and used cars. In the first six months of 2016, the activity of the Union Motors showroom rose 54,5%, while the activity of the Union Motors car service, one of the largest in Romania, saw a 20% increase. Also, the portfolio of operating leasing clients rose 19%.
The company plans to increase its staff numbers by 5%-10% by the end of 2016. New Kopel Group current has 140 permanent employees, excluding subcontractors and collaborators.
New Kopel Group CEO, Hezi Shayb, said the group’s long-term objective is to look for opportunities to extend its business lines in Romania.
On a group level, New Kopel posted a turnover of EUR25 million, from over EUR43 million in 2014.