Tractors: The Unseen Force Behind Britain’s Food Supply Before food reaches the shelves, the fields need preparing.Before that, the land needs cultivating.Before that, the crops must be planted, maintained, harvested, and transported. And at every single stage of that journey, one machine is there: The tractor. Tractors aren’t just vehicles […]

JCB: The British Brand That Dug, Lifted, Built, and Innovated Its Way Into History Few companies represent British engineering quite like JCB. From humble beginnings in a small garage in Rocester in 1945, JCB has grown into a global manufacturer with world-leading innovation, unmatched brand recognition, and an iconic yellow […]

Ford Transit: The Workhorse That’s Kept Britain Moving for Nearly 60 Years There are vehicles you see on the road.And then there are vehicles you see everywhere. The Ford Transit sits firmly in the second camp – a van so deeply woven into British business that it’s become part of […]

The Land Rover Defender: The British Icon That Never Stopped Working There aren’t many machines that can claim to be part of Britain’s DNA – but the Land Rover Defender can. From muddy fields to mountain rescue, the Defender has been there, done it, and probably towed it home too. […]

Britain is built on hard work — farms, construction sites, workshops, transport yards, factories, and small businesses up and down the country. And behind all of that graft lies a fleet of machines and vehicles that make it possible. At Forest Road Finance, we’re proud to support the assets that […]

As we approach the forthcoming UK Budget, it’s a critical moment for small and medium-sized businesses to take stock: what changes might be in the pipeline, and how could they impact your business strategy, cash-flow and growth plans? 1. The Context: Pressure on UK SMEs UK SMEs remain the backbone […]

The construction sector is a notoriously competitive sector in the finance world, and there’s every reason it should be. Construction firms, civil engineers, groundworks companies, and plant hire businesses are huge contributors to both our economy and society. Aside from the financials, the heavy-duty equipment the sector invests in tends […]

Recycling, sustainability, net zero, carbon reduction; you don’t have to go too far in today’s world to come across a theme linked to sustainability. Forest Road Finance, (FRF), are proud to support customers who are investing in a sustainable future. From those generating their own energy, investing in biomass boilers […]

Forest Road Finance, (FRF), are proud to support several clients and suppliers in the lifting and working at height industry. Working alongside customers, FRF have arranged numerous finance facilities, enabling investment in the latest access platforms, cranes, and telehandlers. When making such a significant investment in their business, customers often […]

Forest Road Finance, (FRF), have supported thousands of grounds care professionals in acquiring the equipment they need. Utilising flexible financial solutions, FRF have eased the burden of continued investment for businesses, making the latest technology more affordable by spreading repayments out monthly, quarterly, or even annually. FRF have worked across […]