Utilities business makes the switch to Mercedes vans20 February 2014

Independent energy and utility infrastructure business Brookfield Utilities UK has taken delivery of 11 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans, after deciding to switch all light commercial vehicle orders to Mercedes.

Supplied by dealer Bell Truck and Van, the new vehicles are all 313 CDI models, fitted with Edstrom racking systems designed for Brookfield's field engineers.

Another addition to the Bury St Edmunds-based company's 120-strong fleet is a Citan 109 CDI van, which Brookfield has allocated to a manager as a more practical and tax-efficient alternative to a company car.

The company will also be placing an order for the mid-sized Vito van, for use by its meter installation teams.

"With their bespoke racking for each trade, our new Sprinters are already proving to be ideal site vehicles," says Denis Chapman, group transport manager.

The three-year, unlimited mileage manufacturer's warranty was another factor in the decision, he adds.

"Our vans typically clock-up 40,000 miles a year and the cover on our previous supplier's vehicles runs out after 100,000 miles... We've incurred some big costs due to major component failures outside the warranty period."

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Laura Cork

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