Ilesbus by Trek Launches as Sole UK Distributor for Luxury Products
Trek Group has become the UK's sole distributor for Ilesbus luxury products, launching a new brand, Ilesbus by Trek, managed by Automotivate's sales team with Trek Group's nationwide aftersales support. The full range is available to UK operators immediately.
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Ilesbus By Trek Launches as Sole UK Distributor for Ilesbus Luxury Product Range
[Sheffield, UK – 7th September 2026]
www.ilesbusbytrek.com
Trek Group has been appointed the sole authorised distributor for Ilesbus products in the UK, bringing the manufacturer’s range of luxury buses and coaches to the UK market.
This will be under a new dedicated brand, Ilesbus by Trek managed by the Automotivate Fleet Solutions sales team.
Ilesbus by Trek will manage all UK sales and customer enquiries, supported by a nationwide aftersales network backed by the resources and expertise of Trek Group.
Trek Group is recognised in the UK as a leading manufacturer and vehicle conversion specialist, with established brands including Cartwright Vehicle Conversions, Equi-Trek, Safeguard SVP and Automotivate among its portfolio of UK-manufactured and distributed products.
“Ilesbus by Trek gives UK operators access to a genuinely premium luxury product, backed by a team fully committed to supporting our customers,” said Dominic Ilbury, Managing Director of Automotivate Fleet Solutions Limited. “Aftersales is where this partnership will be judged, and we are keen to lead the way in building the structure to deliver on that from day one.”
Tom Janion, Group CEO of Trek Group, added: “This appointment reflects the strength and professionalism of Trek Group as a whole. Ilesbus by Trek is backed by the full resources of the Group, and we’re committed to setting a new standard for service in the luxury coach and bus sector across the UK.”
Ilesbus by Trek will make the full Ilesbus product range available to UK operators with immediate effect, providing access to the manufacturer’s luxury vehicles alongside dedicated UK sales and aftersales support.
About Trek Group
Trek Group headquarters are at Stocksbridge, Sheffield, on a 75-acre site that is now home to a trailer servicing and vehicle sales and hire company (Trek-Trailers Sheffield), a state-of-the art paint and body-shop (Auto-Trek) and the Equi-Trek and Moto-Trek manufacturing.
Trek-Group diversified to the blue light vehicle conversion market with the acquisition of Cartwright Vehicle Conversions, based near Doncaster, in 2020 and SVP in 2023, situated near Colchester.
Our Chesterfield site is home to Mould Ability, a professional mould, pattern making and fibreglass manufacturer.
The group also owns five retail outlets across the UK, including The Journey Centre, Trek-Trucks and the Trek-Trailers dealerships.
Group Websites:
www.ilesbusbytrek.com
www.trek-finance.com
www.automotivate.co.uk
www.trek-group.com
Sales
Ilesbus by Trek
T: 01865 20 30 40
E: sales@ilesbusbytrek.com
W: www.ilesbusbytrek.com
Press
Tom Clarke
PR & Marketing Manager
Ilesbus by Trek / Automotivate
T: 01865 20 30 40
E: tom.clarke@automotivate.co.uk