The Betts Group began trading in the late 1960s. Its founder, Mr P H Betts came from the haulage industry and branched out into the commercial vehicle accessory market. The company began manufacturing products made from Glass Reinforced Plastic (fibreglass) – a composite that had been developed in the UK during the Second World War. GRP had its first civilian application in the production of boats during the 1950s. Following on from this, the Betts Group began utilising its unique properties to manufacture signs and air deflectors for commercial vehicles. More ...