The massive French motorhome manufacturing company, the Trigano Group, has bought a controlling stake in the British motorhome and campervan maker, Auto-Sleepers, as well as in the UK motorhome dealer network, Marquis Leisure

The deal makes Trigano the majority shareholder in Auto-Sleepers Investments (ASI) the mother company of Auto-Sleepers and Marquis.

Trigano already owns British brands Auto-Trail, Roller Team and Tribute, as well as Chausson, Mobilvetta and Benimar, which are all sold in the UK.

Auto-Sleepers is one of the UK’s oldest motorhome manufacturers building coachbuilts and campervans that are particularly appealing to the British market.

Marquis Leisure, which is part of the Auto-Sleepers group of companies, is the UK’s largest dealer network operating 11 dealerships selling motorhomes, campervans and caravans.

“This acquisition will allow Trigano to consolidate its presence in the UK motorhome market,” said the French company. “It is part of Trigano’s strategy of development through external growth in the fields of leisure vehicles, accessories for leisure vehicles and trailers.”