Stanford Coachworks Newsletter:

Edition 22 - July 2022

In this month’s edition…

**In the spotlight returns!**
This month we returned with our ‘In the Spotlight’ series kicking it all off with an insight into our medical service vehicle conversions.

**Four splitters for Far Beyond Driven**
We have been busy converting four new premium splitter vans for Far Beyond Driven.

**HDU’s for a returning client**
We delivered a bespoke high dependency unit to a returning client based in Kent.

HDU’s for a returning Stanford’s client

This month we delivered a high dependency unit to a returning client in Kent. The L2H2 Peugeot Boxer differed slightly for our other conversions as it featured a unique layout.

Used to transport vulnerable adults, the HDU features a full wipe clean interior with overhead lockable storage compartments. Each seat has also been upholstered in a hard-wearing wipe clean materials and includes colourful yellow piping and seatbelts.

The way in which this Peugeot Boxer is configured is slightly different from our other HDU conversions as it features two full-height bulkheads with screens. The front bulkhead is very similar to the covid bulkheads included in a variety of our new conversions; however, the rear bulkhead is completely custom-built and divides the passenger saloon into two sections. This has been designed to protect both the two passengers in the front row and the single passenger at the back.

Although non wheelchair accessible, the side entrance door includes a pedal operated side step beneath it to assist passengers into the vehicle. For passenger comfort both rear saloon heating and air conditioning has been installed along with LED blue / white roof lighting.

To find out more, take a look at our wide range of vehicles here.

More minibuses for the NHS

We have been working with the NHS for many years and this month, we converted two new minibuses for a trust just outside of Essex.

Their variety of accessible and non-accessible minibuses will be used by the NHS trust to provide non-emergency transport within the local community. Residents requiring additional support can utilise the service for a variety of reasons, such as transport to / from doctors and hospital appointments.

The accessible conversions facilitate five passengers in the rear saloon and each seat includes removable fixings to create space for up to three wheelchairs. To make the minibus accessible for passengers using wheelchairs, we installed a Ricon internal tail lift along with high-level cant rail tracking to safely secure each wheelchair and a custom restraint box.

The non-accessible conversion differs in layout and includes both forward and rearward facing passenger seats. In total, nine passengers can be seated on one of the premium wipe clean seats in the rear saloon of this M2 minibus.

Accessibility aside, both minibuses are very similar and all feature a premium grey interior with colourful blue accents to honour the NHS. Each vehicle includes an electric side step, rear saloon heating and air conditioning and a custom-built bulkhead with protective screen to separate the driver from any vulnerable passengers.

Take a look at more of our Peugeot boxer conversions click here. Interested in our conversions with protective screens? Click here to view more.

Four new splitter vans for Far Beyond Driven

At Stanford Coachworks we design a wide variety of vehicles and something that we have established a quality reputation for is our production, television and music industry conversions. Upon searching for some new bespoke vehicles, our latest clients - Far Beyond Driven, contacted us for some help.

Far Beyond Driven are a unique professional hire company who specialise in transport solutions for people and equipment within the production industry. They have been supplying the industry with tour management and logistical support since 2005, but then began venturing into the vehicle rental side of things in 2010. Originally based in Leeds, Far Beyond Driven’s success has led to them recently opening a second site in Manchester. They now also have a fleet of crew vans, available to self-drive hire, which have just been joined by four brand-new luxury Stanfords splitter vans plus more on the way!

Far Beyond Driven want to offer their clients the perfect solution in which both passengers and equipment can be transported in one vehicle so, all four of their new L2H2 Mercedes Sprinters include a 950kg payload and feature a comfortable passenger cabin in the front, and a large equipment storage area in the rear. For variety, the splitter vans feature different passenger cabin layouts, three of which with two rows of forward-facing seating and one with conference style seating centred around a table. All of the splitters have been converted to a high-specification and include premium reclining seating upholstered in executive black leather with silver piping, grey suede roof lining and wood-effect lino flooring.

Head over to our news page now to read the full article!

The return of our ‘In the Spotlight’ series!

This month we returned with our in the spotlight series to give you a real insight into the specific conversions that we have to offer and to answer all of your conversion questions. To kick off the series, we will be taking a look at our medical service vehicle conversions.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for our medical service vehicle conversions has skyrocketed, but what makes our conversions so different from other converters? The SCW team have come together to answer some of our most common questions to give you a full understanding into the bespoke Stanfords touch.

In the first series we answer questions like:

What makes Stanford’s medical service vehicle conversions so popular?
If I was to choose a Stanford Coachworks conversion, what could I expect in terms of the full build process?
What can be included in your medical service vehicle conversions?
What types of medical service vehicle conversion can you complete and on what chassis’?
What sort of organisations use your medical service vehicles?

Head over to our news page now to read the first edition to our latest ‘In the Spotlight’ series!