SM UK delivers customised van conversions for Zenith

Van conversion specialist SM UK has delivered high-spec conversions for Zenith’s LCV and HGV repair and servicing vehicles.

The first conversion was rolled out to eight vehicles, built to support HGV drivers, and the second, designed to support the LCV market, was used in 12 vehicles.

Both versions are standard Ford Transit vans and are kitted out with lighting, power outlets, cameras, industrial flooring, storage racking and a selection of essential vehicle repair equipment including an arc welder and onboard power.

As well as essential storage and dedicated work areas, the conversions also include a roof-mounted solar panel, a powerful air compressor, an inverter welder and essential health and safety equipment.

Tom Fenton, SM UK’s van conversions divisional manager, said: “Zenith provides everything from executive cars to HGVs, so this project was complex and highly challenging. But we applied years of experience and the expertise of our dedicated experts to create a turnkey solution.

“We delivered vehicles equipped to support the safe and effective use of the firm’s highly technical tool kit.

“If anyone wants evidence of our ability to deliver superior van conversions according to highly specialised requirements, the Zenith van tells the story perfectly.”

As part of the company’s mobile maintenance and repair offering, Zenith needed two mobile workspaces capable of supporting its nationwide repair and maintenance services.

SM UK said that the design and engineering teams at SM UK rose to the challenge — creating mobile workshops for the efficient servicing and maintenance of a huge fleet of vehicles across the UK.

Martin Jenkins, CEO of Zenith’s commercial division, said: “Our customers rely on our mobile maintenance units every day, so it’s imperative our engineers have the best equipment available so they can ensure vehicles are repaired and back on the road as quick as possible.

“We discussed every aspect of design with SM UK, and nothing was left to chance.

“Everything from workplace ergonomics to product performance was part of the process, and we weren’t disappointed.

“The vehicles are the best on the market, and we’re excited to have them as part of our mobile maintenance unit.”

SM UK specialises in vehicle safety systems, lighting, storage racking, onboard power systems and van conversions.