Balti Realiseerimiskeskus (future BRC) is established as a subsidiary of Hansa Leasing in the Baltic countries for the sale of used passenger vehicles Finnish trade concern Thomesto Oy fully establishes its presence in the Baltics through a regional business unit (future Intrac) focusing on the distribution of forestry, material handling and construction machines

With solid foundation set in the previous decades, both BRC and Intrac separate from their previous corporate groups and grow to become the market leading businesses in their respective segments.

BRC succesfully launches its long-term rental business line in Latvia and Lithuania .
Heavy machinery sales expand to include Massey Ferguson tractors in Estonia and Latvia, and Hyundai construction equipment in Lithuania.

Previously separate company groups Intrac and BRC were brought under a newly established corporate umbrella: Nordic Vehicles Group.