A £6 MILLION white-van deal has made East Lancashire business-man David Fishwick the UK's number one supplier of LDV Maxus vans.

David, 34, of the Colne-based LDV Van and Minibus Sales centre has signed a deal to supply 300 LDV Maxus vans to a nationwide vehicle leasing company during the next 12 months.

The deal, which will almost double the company's turnover, will also create five new jobs at the firm's headquarters in North Valley Road, Colne.

It is the UK's biggest deal to date for LDV's new Maxus van which was launched back in February.

Nelson-born David, right, said: "The Maxus is new to the market so we are very excited we have been able to bring this deal together.

"It is a huge success for us and will take our company turnover to more than £13million this year.

We are supplying 300 brand new vans to a nationwide vehicle leasing company during the next 12 months.

"The company provides vehicles on a 12-month lease period to small businesses such as builders and decorators -- anyone who needs a

van to transport their