LOLOADER® PRODUCTION AT AN ALL TIME HIGH

Trucksmith® are delighted to announce that 700 LoLoader® bodies rolled off the Devon based production line during 2017, surpassing all previous production records.

The Trucksmith® LoLoader® was originally designed over twenty years ago by Trucksmith® founder Brian Trebble and his team of coachbuilders.

Speaking from the Design & Development office located in a converted Double Decker bus at the Uffculme site, Brian explained, “The original idea behind our design was to combat the historic issues of poor aerodynamics and handling associated with Luton vans.  We developed the stylish, high volume, low floored vehicle using innovative manufacturing methods to achieve an outstanding payload that has become the hallmark of all Trucksmith® vehicles.”

PIONEERING DESIGN

The Trucksmith® LoLoader® features a 450mm loading height – the lowest in its category – eliminating the need for a heavy tail lift. Trucksmith® also builds the body using aluminium as standard rather than composites, which significantly reduces body weight, is stronger and increases payload.

QUALITY PRODUCTION, QUALITY VALUES

Daniel Trebble, who became Managing Director of Trucksmith® in 2007, commented, “This significant milestone in the history of the Trucksmith® LoLoader® demonstrates our continuing popularity within the UK van market.  Quality is at the heart of everything we do, be it in customer service, the supply chain or employing Six Sigma values in our production system. 

The company’s innovative approach has led to Trucksmith® becoming the first port of call for customers nationwide looking for unique designs, premium commercial vehicle bodies and the building of small and large fleets.

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AWARD WINNING

2017 also saw Trucksmith® take the voted for What Van? Converter of the Year.  A prestigious title that they hope to retain in 2018.

http://www.whatvan.co.uk/what-van-awards/awards-2017/what-van-awards-2017-converter-trucksmith

TRUCKSMITH® RETAINS CONVERTER OF THE YEAR TITLE FOR 2018

The team at Trucksmith® are delighted to announce that they have won the prestigious What Van? Converter of the Year title for the second year running.  This is the first time any converter has achieved this incredible accolade.

“WE’RE INDEBTED TO OUR CUSTOMERS”

Speaking from the award ceremony held at The Brewery in London, an ecstatic Emma Trebble, Company Director of Trucksmith® said, “We are so happy and proud.  This award really means the world to us and all the staff back at the factory in Uffculme.  I can’t put into words how indebted we are to our customers and all the readers of What Van? for voting for us in their droves.  We’ve been receiving calls back at base from customers wanting to know how we have got on today.  They’re as invested in Trucksmith® and the LoLoader® as we are.”

HONORING THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS

Speaking after his opening  address, What Van? editor James Dallas commented, “The LCV market is constantly evolving, improving and rising to meet the challenges that confront it, so it’s a pleasure to be able to honor the best in the business in terms of product, innovations and services.”

“For 2018, we expanded the most coveted pantheon of independent accolades in the LCV industry to embrace 19 categories as well as the big one – the overall What Van? 2018 Light Commercial Vehicle of the Year, which went to the stand-out model debut of the previous 12 months, Volkswagen’s Crafter van.”

http://www.whatvan.co.uk/what-van-awards/awards-2018/what-van-awards-2018-honouring-the-best-in-the-business

RECORD NUMBERS OF VOTES

The 2018 voting saw a record number of readers cast their ballots in many categories, including the all important What Van? Converter of the Year.

PRIDE OF PLACE

The What Van? Converter of the Year Award soon saw itself winging its way to the Trucksmith® offices in Devon, where it has taken pride of place next to its sister award from 2017. 

NEW LCV SPECIALIST ON BOARD

Here at Trucksmith we are delighted to announce that LCV specialist Peter Genari has joined us as Territory Sales Executive, covering the South East and London areas.  Peter brings a wealth of experience with over 30 years in the motor industry and over 16 years with Renault covering fleet and LCV sales.

“FANTASTIC CHALLENGE”

Peter is also very happy with the move, saying, “After many years with Renault and dealing with Trucksmith selling the LoLoader® as an LCV Specialist, it is fantastic to have joined the team.  I am looking forward to using my experience and knowledge of Groupe Renault LCVs to continue to grow our market in my territory.  I’m happy to be supporting existing customers and all the dealers in the network that know me so well.  It is fantastic to take up a new challenge with a great professional team producing class leading vehicles.  I look forward to meeting old friends as well as new clients and friends”

Daniel Trebble, Managing Director at Trucksmith, added, “Peter brings a great deal of experience and strength to the sales team at Trucksmith after years in the industry as an LCV Specialist.  We have worked with Peter a great deal over the years and are pleased to have a new face on board that shares our value for customer service and the LoLoader® van.  Here at Trucksmith we are focused on service as a business and Peter’s ability to form strong relationships at the highest level will play a key part in our client strategy.”

WHAT VAN? AWARD WINNERS

Trucksmith was voted What Van? Magazine Converter of the Year 2017 by readers and is up for this prestigious award again in 2018.  For more information see: https://trucksmith.com/news/trucksmith-wins-van-converter-of-the-year-2017/

Trucksmith began designing and developing the pioneering low loading Luton the LoLoader® over 25 years ago and is an approved body builder for world leading marques including Groupe Renault, Vauxhall, Renault Trucks, Nissan and Fiat.  It currently has a 64,000sq ft production facility in Uffculme, and is celebrating over 30 years of van conversions.

To vote in the awards visit: http://whatvan.co.uk/readeraward