Wrecker's show boosts sales
Page 24
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
• Wreckers International, the Hertford-based recovery equipment company, staged its own "hands on" show at Knebworth Park near Stevenage last week, inviting operators to put on overalls and drive the equipment on display.
The exhibition was part of a two-day event with the first day devoted to export customers.
Wreckers International, sole European distributor of USmade Holmes recovery equipment, now has manufacturing rights in the UK, and some 20% of the rigs are sold overseas on European chassis.
Wreckers sold £200,000 worth of equipment during the
home-market day and says that there are plans to expand the company by about 25% as soon as larger premises can be found.
Two products aroused particular interest: the Mk Ill Interstater folding and extending underbody lift, and a range of slideback bodies.
The Interstater is designed to work flat to the ground to provide maximum clearance beneath low coach bodies. With a maximum capacity of 20 tonnes and eight tonnes fully extended, it is claimed it can cope with both front and rear end underlift for any vehicle on the road.
The slideback bodies are offered in two basic models — one with an aluminium deck, the other with a steel deck. Both claim to meet the required criteria for load angle, strength, deck capacity and tie-down points.
A selection of hydraulic winches are provided with controls mounted on either side of the vehicle. The cost is about £9, 000 installed on the customer's chassis.
The company has taken over the sponsorship of the exScammell-Lemacs truck racing truck driven by ex-Silkolene driver Willie Green. Wreckers also organise the recovery at all of the scheduled events in Britain free of charge.
Retired chairman Bill Jackson supplies built-up vehicles on American Chevrolet and GMC 5-10 tonne chassis from Florida.