Taggart's arrival revives Wilsdon
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SINCE Andrew Taggart Was appointed managing director of Wilsdon, of Locke Lane, Solihull, less than 12 months ago, the company has invested £120,000 in new technology and a redesigned workshop area.
New facilities include two 18m (60ft) temperature-controlled, air-conditioned paint booths and a plastics department for the manufacture of end frame coppings, mouldings and coverings.
Andrew Taggart's experience of temperature-controlled transport has been instrumental in the development of a new refrigerated body which is said to be comparable with French bodybuilders' products.
The design uses high impactresistant insulated panels and strong lightweight doors with special door seals, and has ATP type approval. UK and worldwide protection has been sought.
Locally made door lock and hinges to Wilsdon's own specification are part of the all-British content.
The plastic laminate foam-in sulated doors are built by Wilsdon and are 27kg 601b) lighter than those used previously. A new seal design aids thermal efficiency and is said to overcome the problem associated with traditional finger type seals. It can be replaced in minutes if required.
Wilsdon is prepared to construct and sell its stainless steel ends frames and rear-door system to other insulated body manufacturers, and to incorporate the design into existing bo dies when they are refurbished. Of the 1,200 temperaturecontrolled and refrigerated bodies built for the UK market on rigid chassis Wilsdon currently produces just under 10 per cent, but now has the capacity to expand this area of production.
Ease of seal replacement and light weight are two advantages of Wilsdon's new plastic laminate doors