Open house at Black and White
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• The 43-year-old coach operating company of A. E. Marsh, which runs the Black and White fleet from Harvington in Worcestershire, has decided to open its extensive workshop facilities to other vehicle operators. A feature of the workshop is the high percentage of specialist fitters it numbers among its staff. Nearly everyone there is a factory-trained man.
Three highly trained receptionists are or duty throughout normal trading hours and although B and W does not boast 24-hour service as yet, I was assured by director Mr. Michael Marsh that there is no question al an almost completed job being left overnight, as necessary overtime will definitely be worked.
Adequate supplies of fast-moving spares are to be held in an extremely efficient stores.
Just installed in the heavy shop is the latest Bradbury vehicle lift which will accommodate vehicles up to 14 tons dead weight. It is equipped with both wheel and chassis lifting ramps, so that it can be used for servicing requiring wheel-free suspension during brake adjustments, for instance.
A body repair shop large enough for all . sizes of commercial vehicle is available. while for smaller vehicles up to 18ft long and requiring headroom of not more than 8ft, the company has a bake-finishing oven The company has a first-class electrician who is capable of doing any work necessary.
Harvington lies about four miles north ol Evesham on the Evesham-Birmingham roac A435; the phone number is 0386-71-456.
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