May 18, 2007 - Ovenu, the Chester-based professional oven valeting business, is expanding due to overwhelming demand.

Andrew Heaton, who launched his Ovenu franchise business in January 2005, has taken on a helping hand to meet the requirements of his ever-expanding client base.

Joining Andrew as a sub-contractor is Lee Bradbourn, 29. The former Production Associate, at Bentley Motors in Crewe, was a seat inspector with the quality car manufacturer. Lee will be operating Ovenu’s much needed second van, balancing the supply and demand ratio of the business.

Lee will attend calls in the area to offer support to Andrew’s growing number of customers. Experienced valeter Andrew will continue to lead the franchise, organising both his and Lee’s appointments.

Demand for the specialist service has grown rapidly over the past two years. The environmentally-friendly valeting service is now used in homes, social clubs, nurseries and B&Bs across Chester and the surrounding areas, and has even tackled the ovens of an army barracks.

The cleaning process takes around three hours, as key components, including the oven door, interior panels, shelves and fan, are all dismantled and cleaned with non-caustic products. The equipment is then reassembled, with the oven, hob and exterior all left in immaculate condition.

Andrew said: “The business is going from strength to strength so I decided that the only option was to expand to help me service my customers effectively.

“Taking on Lee is a great way for him to gain the skills needed to work in this industry.”

Lee said: “I am really pleased to be working with Andrew, I will definitely learn a lot from him as he has such a lot of experience and I am looking forward to the challenges ahead.”

Rik Hellewell, Managing Director of Ovenu said: “I am thrilled with the success of the Chester franchise. Andrew has worked incredibly hard over the past two and half years and due to growing popularity and demand he can no longer handle the workload alone.

“I look forward to the continued progression and development of the company now that Lee is on board.”

Andrew is one of over 100 Ovenu franchisees in the UK and receives continued support from Berkshire-based parent company, Ovenu. The national company serves in excess of 100,000 clients, with an annual turnover of around £3million.

For more information or to book a valet call 0870 880 1222 or log onto www.ovenu.co.uk

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