McArthur Scania opens up to Bevan curtainsider 19 May 2010

Bristol-based fencing and wire products supplier McArthur Group has specified its first Scania, but has stuck with a curtainsider body from Bevan.

The 6x2 G-Series, which arrived via West Bromwich dealer Keltruck, has a Hi-line cab and drives through an Opticruise semi-automatic gearbox. It carries a Moffett Mounty forklift and is now operating from one of McArthur's main distribution facilities, at Smethwick.

Group transport manager David Cashmore, who is responsible for a fleet of 52 trucks – most 26-tonners, although some 18-tonners and a pair of 4x2 tractors – says: "We began working with Bevan Group four years ago and, since then, they've built all of our curtainside and dropside bodies."

Cashmore cites price, an "excellent" working relationship and a proactive approach to his vehicles' specification as key reasons.

He points, for example, to Bevan's installation of its 'keepnet' restraint system, designed to prevent operatives working on the load deck from falling off. That is now specified on all McArthur Group vehicles, including the new Scania.

"Parts are readily available and the bodybuilder's mobile service vans will turn out at short notice to undertake on-site maintenance, or repair any accident damage a truck might have incurred. It all adds up to a genuine 'one-stop shop' service," comments Cashmore.

Author
Brian Tinham

Related Companies
Bevan Group Bodies Ltd
Scania (Great Britain) Ltd

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