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Article: The Business Profile: How George kept driving Brooklyn towards success; James O'Brien discovers how one Midland motor dealer has stayed fiercely independent.(Business)
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- September 25, 2004
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Byline: James O'Brien
Ten years ago a decision was taken to ensure that Brooklyn Motors would not be left behind and become a victim of consolidation.
This was a timely decision as regulatory changes to dealerships and how they were controlled by manufacturers were becoming ever more likely.
The Worcester company acted quickly and astutely to take a regional role with its plans which included expansion as part of its route towards survival.
From being a company with two dealerships at Redditch and Malvern and a very modest turnover it is ...