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Specialist Vehicles
Smith Electric Vehicles
www.smithelectricvehicles.com
Founded in 1920, Smith Electric Vehicles is the world’s most established manufacturer of battery powered vehicles – and easily the world’s largest manufacturer of road-going commercial electric vehicles.
Since its acquisition by The Tanfield Group Plc, Smith has become a world leader in new technology electric vans and trucks, placing it at the forefront of an exciting and rapidly expanding industry. Smith has an unrivalled UK-wide service and support network, which already maintains over 5,000 vehicles for major fleet operators.
Smith vehicles have greatly enhanced performance capabilities, which make them attractive for all fleet operators in closed urban environments – for the first time, these fleet operators have a viable, zero emission alternative to using diesel vans and trucks in city centres and airports.
Smith’s airport offering is complemented by two specialist airport vehicle sub-divisions; Jumbotugs and Norquip. This product portfolio is exported to Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific territories
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Powered Access
UpRight Powered Access
www.upright.com
UpRight also has a proud tradition of innovation, dating back to its inception in 1947.
As recently as 2001, the company was a top three global manufacturer in a $5bn industry. UpRight remains the third most recognised aerial lift brand in the world and its machines are well regarded by an extremely loyal customer base.
UpRight has assembly facilities in the UK and USA, plus a wholly-owned subsidiary in Japan. Products are sold through a strong global network of independent, full-service distributors across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions.
Since acquiring UpRight Powered Access in June 2006, Tanfield’s management team has transferred production to a new 250,000sq ft facility, while significantly increasing both machine output and build quality; improving spare parts availability; growing the distributor network; saving key product lines from deletion; re-launching old product lines; and introducing new machines to the UpRight range.
Tanfield’s historic aerial work platform business, Aerial Access, has been fully integrated into UpRight Powered Access. However, Aerial branded products are still supplied to key distributors.
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Engineering
Tanfield Engineering Systems
www.tanfieldengineeringsystems.co.uk
The Tanfield Group was born out of an engineering company and this remains an integral part of our business.
This division has undergone a radical transformation over the past few years. It has developed from being a sub-contractor with a short horizon order book, to one that delivers specialist technical assembly solutions on long term contracts.
The division can now offer “single source” solutions for clients, from fabrication and manufacture up to finishing and assembly.
Other long-term outsourcing partnerships include specialist suppliers for the Ministry of Defence, such as BAE Systems.
This engineering resource also supports the company’s two main divisions, Specialist Vehicles and Powered Access.
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