Racking & conversions

The latest fleet industry news, including Ctrack unveils telematics-enabled accident and repair solution and System Edström launches new in-port service racking solution.

The latest industry appointments, including Co-op appoints general manager of third-party logistics contracts.

Commercial vehicle converter Bott has acquired Van Guard Accessories - a manufacturer specialising in van accessories, security and storage solutions.

A growing number of environmentally-friendly solutions are becoming available to organisations looking to cut pollutants from their chilled operations.

Fleet News Award winner follows record-setting year with a number of advanced products as it builds for the future.

Theft of – and from – vans continues to be a significant problem, with estimates suggesting a light commercial vehicle is broken into or stolen every 12 minutes.

Fleet livery is an often-overlooked element yet fundamental in establishing a genuinely environmentally-focused fleet.

Vehicle-mounted access platform manufacturer, Aldercote, has developed a self-charging hybrid electric system that can cut fleet emissions and costs.

Bott is setting up a regional network of converters as it expands its business beyond the major corporates into the smaller fleet operations.

Renault Trucks has expanded its line-up of Trafic Red models and now offers dropside, chiller and camper van specifications.

VCS will invest more than £5 million in a new manufacturing facility for ambulances, police, and specialist vehicle conversions in Bradford this April.

Venson Automotive Solutions is urging businesses to maximise their BEV investment by ensuring the vehicles are fully-equipped for service.

Hydrogen fuel conversion firm ULEMCo has built its first dual-fuel vehicle that uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) instead of diesel.

ETRUX has built two bespoke vehicles for Lagan Search and Rescue, to be used during rescue operations.

JR Holland has appointed Solomon Commercials to deliver three new Mercedes 3.5 tonne Slipstream vehicles and four 7.2 tonne Ivecos.

Alphabet (GB) has launched a new network of approved UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) conversion partners.

Solomon Commercials is providing Birchall Foodservice with a fleet of 33 of its Slipstream vehicles.

Classic car restoration and electric vehicle (EV) conversion specialist Lunaz is expanding into the commercial vehicle sector, with a launch of its upcycled refuse truck.

Volkswagen has launched the Caddy California, a ready-to-use camper conversion of its Caddy van.

VMS Fleet Management and Clarkes Vehicle Conversions have unveiled the new Maxus eDeliver 9 welfare van, which is available on the market.

Acklea has extended its range of recyclable plastic-bodied 7.2t commercial vehicles with a new tail-lift model.

Clarks Vehicle Conversions has launched a new welfare vehicle based on the Volkswagen Crafter, to support mobile workforces.

VCS has achieved the highest combined score of all bidders in the new NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub Framework Agreement for Ambulance and Specialist Vehicle Conversions.

A manufacturer of refrigerated vehicles, Solomon Commercials, has increased its manufacturing capacity at its Haslingden headquarters.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has launched a new refrigeration conversion for the Crafter Luton van, built by The Cold Consortium.

Isuzu has unveiled a new tipper conversion for the D-Max pick-up, built in collaboration with TGS.

Ringway has taken delivery of a fully electric 7.2-tonne Iveco Daily cage tipper for its Hounslow Highways contract.

Electric taxi builder Dynamo Motor Company has showcased its designs for an electric last mile delivery van conversion based on the Maxus E Deliver 3.

Renault Pro+ has expanded the Master E-Tech Chassis Cab range with the introduction of fully converted Dropside, Luton Box Van and Tipper options.

Ford Pro commercial vehicles partner MS-RT is to create a £4 million facility at Ford Dagenham to meet growing customer demand.

VCS has revealed a range of new concept vehicles for the emergency services, based on the MAN TGE.

Ambulance conversion specialist unveils 5-tonne front wheel drive, single rear wheel modular ambulance for St John Ambulance.

Ward Recycling has invested more than £2 million upgrading its materials handling vehicles to improve energy efficiency and safety across its 120-strong fleet.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has added two new van conversion specialists to its Converter Recognition Scheme.

SM UK has launched a new type of vehicle conversion, providing a Covid-safe environment for workers on remote sites.

The framework provides an opportunity for the public sector to convert existing petrol or diesel vehicles to electric or hydrogen drivetrain technology.

City Plumbing has taken delivery of 51 bespoke Luton bodies from Bevan Group, based on 3.5-tonne Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis supplied by Intercounty Truck & Van.

Van and truck conversions offer big environmental gains

A new Ford Ranger chassis cab variant has been introduced for the first time, providing fleets with the ability to create bespoke vehicles based on the pick-up.