Such was the success of the first Isuzu at Ellis Wines that the company subsequently developed a successful long-term relationship with Isuzu Truck UK for all its non-LCV vehicles.
“When we took our first Isuzu, it became really obvious that they were the ideal vehicle for our wine business due to their versatility, compact footprint and unbelievable turning circle, as well as giving us excellent payload and outstanding operating performance,” said Paul Wilshaw, operations manager, Ellis Wines.
The three new Isuzu Euro VI N75.150 (E) rigids have all been supplied by local Isuzu Truck dealer Cordwallis Commercials (Reading) Ltd. Each features the Easy Shift automatic transmission for the first time. All the trucks have been fitted with curtainsided bodies manufactured by Solent Bodybuilders.
“The new Isuzus will be working predominantly in the London area so the Euro VI specification will have a significant impact on reducing the cost of our distribution operation, whilst the Easy Shift automatic transmission is ideal for driving within the busy congested London conurbation,” commented Paul.
Although the new Isuzus will be based out of Ellis Wines’ main stockholding and bonded warehouse in Hanworth, Middlesex, they will also be used for overnight trunking deliveries to the company’s southwest distribution centre in Devon.