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New research shows massive rise in tool theft
67Recent research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has shown that more than three-quarters (83%) of builders have fallen victim to tool thieves in the past ten years. That’s a massive increase of over 30% from similar research by the same group last year. Key findings from the report include: More than three quarters
Catalytic converter theft increases
106It seems cat thefts are on the rise, and it’s not just vans and commercial vehicles under attack. Thieves are targeting more and more modern cars. In the 6 months from January to June 2019 alone there were 2,894 catalytic converter thefts in London reported to the police. That’s almost double the number reported in
CASE STUDY: Welfare Vehicle
68CASE STUDY: Welfare Vehicle We were approached by a customer and asked to design and build a welfare vehicle for their transient workforce to ensure they always have access to a warm space, charging facilities and a hot cup of tea even when working in the remotest locations. We took a
Our top tips to save you money on van insurance
66If your insurance premiums are going through the roof, you’re not alone. Research has shown that van drivers now pay twice as much for insurance compared to car owners. Insuring your van has never been easier, with hundreds of firms fighting for your valuable business. Yet, research shows that van drivers now pay twice as much for
Armorgard upgrades TuffBank range
180The range was awarded the Secured By Design seal of approval following rigorous testing, and also boasts Sold Secure certification. Industry expert Armorgard has upped its game with the new and improved TuffBank range. The TB2 and TB3 site boxes and TBC4 and TBC5 site chests are now the only storage solutions of their kind
Electrician turned investigator: we interviewed the sparky who tracked down his stolen tools
216He used his Milwaukee OneKey app to locate his stolen gear. We all hope it never happens to us, but with tool theft rife up and down the country it’s just a matter of time for some people. Apprentice electrician Darryl Pyart was one of the unlucky ones when his Berlingo was broken into and
Animal Transportation Vehicles
285Over the years, we’ve undertaken a lot of bespoke van conversions. We always tailor the vehicle’s features to suit the needs of the owner – from campers to asbestos removal vans, we’ve done it all. But most recently, we’ve been working on a few animal transportation vehicles. FOREST OF DEAN DOG RESCUE One such vehicle
Rhino News
271Rhino Products launched two brand new products at The Commercial Vehicle Show 2019, as well as announcing the renaming of a well-known classic. Aluminium Ladder™ First up is the all new Aluminium Ladder™. This ladder is made from anodised aluminium side frames, giving it fantastic weight savings of over 50% when compared with Rhino’s existing
