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Cartwright Conversions Helps SMS Plc’s Installation Teams

Cartwright Conversions has won another order from Smart Metering Systems plc (SMS plc) to convert 29 Peugeot Expert vans into modern, efficient work vans for their installation teams in the field.

Working closely with the company’s fleet installation team, Cartwright’s engineers have designed a conversion that provides a bespoke and well-organised storage system for the wide variety of meters, tools and equipment required improving on efficiency, safety and customer service.

SMS is a specialist end-to-end energy services company providing everything from smart metering and data to the delivery of sustainability projects. Cartwright Conversions has been helping SMS plc to upgrade its fleet since 2017 and has already converted 80 Peugeot Experts and 5 Peugeot Boxers for the company.

Peugeot Expert Racking Van

Simon Morley of Cartwright Conversions, said: “We are delighted that SMS plc chose Cartwright Conversions to come up with an ergonomic and efficient solution for their installation teams.”

Yvonne Cannon, Fleet Installations Manager, SMS plc, said: “We have liaised with Cartwright Conversions in relation to designing the racking and, with the input from engineers and operations, have come up with a design that is fit for purpose which will enable the engineers to complete their work in a timely and efficient manner.”

The Peugeot Experts are fitted with a modular racking system that has deep crash tested shelves for safely storing various sized meters, pipework and installation tools.

A lockable gas cabinet is included in the conversion to transport hazardous material, along with ladder hooks and a safety net for the ultimate safe storage meters. The shelves have dividers, anti-rattle mats and sliding boxes for efficient storage of smaller parts.

The interior of the vehicle is finished with a durable, hardwearing lining, an anti-slip floor, a rotary air vent and LED lighting with automatic movement sensor.

NHS Anniversary Livery for Southmead Hospital Ambulance

A multi-functional ambulance designed and built by Cartwright Conversions for Bristol’s Southmead Hospital has been given a special livery to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS.

The converted Fiat Ducato attracted interest from visitors to the Fiat stand (HTC Van Centre) at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) exhibition in May.

This is the second ambulance to be converted for Southmead Hospital by Cartwright Conversions, which is liveried in a striking wrap showing images of a nurse and patient.

Toby Carter, Sales Manager at Cartwright Conversions said: “I have worked with NHS Fleet Managers for around 20 years and it’s been a privilege to see the changes in vehicle conversions in that time.

“The NHS is full of professionals that expect the best and get the best from its suppliers. Our vehicles are engineered to high standards but we can only achieve this by working closely with the NHS who give us their invaluable operational insight into how the vehicles are used.”

Funded by the Southmead Hospital Charity, the ambulance can be used for patients of varying abilities and includes bariatric capability with a Ferno Megasus bariatric stretcher.

The 500Kg SWL rear loading stretcher tail-lift is a safe and easy loading solution for stretcher and wheelchairs. It also includes a heavy-duty wheelchair with bespoke storage space, side entry step and fold down handrail to allow ‘walk on’ patients to use the vehicle with ease.

Patients benefit from heating and air conditioning in the saloon compartment, which is backed-up with an auxiliary battery management system that powers the vehicle and on-board equipment.

“It is brilliant to see changes in vehicle design and hi-tech equipment to give operational efficiencies and improve the vehicles for both staff and the public. We’re looking forward to seeing what the next 70 years will bring in new and exciting vehicle innovations,” continued Toby.

Cartwright Conversions handed over the first multi-functional ambulance to Southmead Hospital in February. That vehicle, which was donated by the hospital’s League of Friends, is now being used to transfer patients across the 800-bed hospital site.

Both vehicles will help to provide essential ongoing services to the residents of Southmead Hospital and surrounding areas.

 

Cartwright Supplies Vehicles to E-zec Medical in Major Contract Win

Cartwright Conversions has delivered the final ambulances to E-zec Medical in a deal with the private ambulance company to supply more than 100 patient transport vehicles.

Yorkshire-based Cartwright specialises in vehicle conversions for the healthcare industry including frontline ambulances, patient transport service (PTS) vehicles and wheelchair accessible vehicles.

E-zec Medical is one of the largest independent private ambulance companies in the UK with a fleet of more than 400 vehicles and 20 bases across the Country.

Renault Master E-zec

Cartwright won the contract earlier in the year to build the Fiat Ducato PTS vehicles and Renault Trafic wheelchair accessible vehicles. It was followed-up with an order for a further seven high dependency units on a Renault Master panel van (pictured right).

Designed by Cartwright’s team of experienced in-house engineers, these vehicles will be used by E-zec on two new NHS contracts covering Suffolk and Staffordshire.

Managing Director of E-zec, Paul Swann, said: “Cartwright Conversions has built in excess of 100 vehicles, all delivered on time and to specification. We’ve been very pleased with the relationship we have built and see this as a great opportunity to work together in the future.”

The seated PTS vehicles are fitted with a ramp and have fold-away seats on the nearside to make room for two wheelchair passengers. A storage pen and aluminium cant rail lockers make efficient use of the space inside the vehicle and its easy wipe-down lining ensures infection control.

In addition, Cartwright’s engineers designed an alternative version for E-zec with a stretcher in place of two offside seats. Both versions are fitted with piped oxygen for the comfort of patients that need it.

The high dependency vehicles have a trauma wall and a full emergency warning system. E-zec specialises in contracts that involve some form of high dependency work using fully-equipped ambulances operated by a paramedic crew.

Steve Shaw, Commercial and Operations Director at Cartwright Conversions said: “We were very pleased to work with E-Zec Medical and provide the ambulance vehicles that they required for their new NHS contracts. We worked with them closely to meet E-Zec’s specifications and everything was delivered in time for the start of each contract.”

The Renault Trafic wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) supplied to E-zec is a popular product for Cartwright’s mobility customers. Part of a range of WAVs available from Cartwright on the national Motability Scheme, this conversion is built to high standards.