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Thule Supply Conduit for Success

Thules have launched the innovative Conduit Box as part of their Professional Range of load carrier systems. The robustly designed, brushed stainless steel Thule Conduit Box is perfect for plumbing and heating professionals and is designed to ensure maximum durability and safety on the vehicle. Double openings ensure efficient and easy loading of pipes, tubes and conduits, whilst sturdy slam-locks come as standard to prevent theft. Peter B... [more]

Lombard Vehicle Management supplies of 1,000 service engineers vans to British Gas

British Gas has awarded the supply of 1,000 service engineers’ vans on a four year operating lease to Lombard Vehicle Management (LVM). The move helps the energy company to reduce its environmental footprint by switching to the latest Euro IV-compliant diesel technology. The vehicles, all VW Caddys, will be run on operating lease and are being delivered signwritten and fitted out with racking and bulkheads. Deliveries are under way and curre... [more]

New vans specifically for plumbing, gas and heating professionals

Load safety has recently been highlighted as a major duty-of-care concern by the Transport Research Laboratory, which noted that some fleet operators rely on a bulkhead – which is not designed to withstand the forces involved in an accident – rather than racking, and that inadequate and DIY racking systems can merely exacerbate the effects of an accident. The Freight Transport Association has now announced a major research exercise into the issue... [more]

Mercedes Vito vans selected for their reliability

Water treatment specialist Managed Water Services has bought two Mercedes Vito 111CDI Compact vans from the Bradford outlet of Northside Truck and Van. The firm undertakes water hygiene operations for the likes of oil giant Shell, as well as shopping centres and nursing homes. Tasks include cleaning tanks, monitoring temperatures and checking plumbing on large-scale water systems. The firm is using its new Vitos to carry equipment such as pipe... [more]

Thule Professional load system makes it easier and safer to transport pipes, ladders and timber

Thule has introduced a product range specifically designed for professionals and craftsmen. The new range of load systems, called ‘Thule Professional’, has been developed to meet the transportation needs of demanding professional users, for whom productivity, safety and flexibility are top priorities. The time-saving Professional load system will make it easier and safer to transport loads such as pipes, ladders and timber. The basis for t... [more]

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