Abacus Trucks Return From Kosovo Aid Convoy

Released on: May 16, 2008, 3:26 am

Press Release Author: Abacus Van Hire

Industry: Automotive

Press Release Summary: Abacus Van Hire announces the return of six trucks used to
deliver over 74 tonnes of essential aid to families and schools in Kosovo.

Press Release Body: Six trucks used as part of charity aid convoy to the South West
area of Kosovo have returned to their Ferndown base. The 7.5 ton trucks from Abacus
the vehicle hire company were driven by volunteers as part of Essex based Hope and
Aid Directs support for impoverished communities in the small state that is still
recovering from the 1999 conflict.

Over 74 tonnes of essential items that were either donated or purchased through
fundraising by the charity were delivered to families and schools over the 2 weeks.
Despite the harsh conditions, the trucks returned unscathed after travelling more
than 4,000 miles.

Hope and Aid Direct delivers humanitarian aid directly into the hands of refugees,
displaced persons or those at risk. Their focus is currently in Kosovo, although aid
has also been delivered to Bosnia, Croatia, Romania, Zambia and Sri Lanka. They have
no paid staff, only volunteers, and are not affiliated to any particular
organisation, religion or ethnic group. Anyone wishing to help support the charity
can find full information at http://www.hopeandaiddirect.net

Founded in 1987, Abacus the £3.75 million turnover hire specialist now employs 27
personnel with a fleet of 300 vehicles. The company not only provides daily hires,
contract hire and sales for cars, vans, trucks (including tractor units) motorhomes
and trailers, but extensive vehicle maintenance and bespoke body building
facilities. The website can be found at http://www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

Web Site: http://www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

Contact Details: Dave Wolfenden - Managing Director
Abacus - The vehicle hire company
Tel 01202 877790
13-19 Johnson Road
Ferndown Industrial Estate
Ferndown
Dorset BH21 7SE
www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

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