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Watch Chris Berridge, MD of Paneltex, as he talks to Ford about how they started, the technology behind their conversions and their close partnership with Ford.
Paneltex is a leading UK manufacturer of refrigerated and specialised commercial vehicle bodies. They offer a vast range of multi-temperature, frozen and refrigerated van conversions for Transit, Transit Custom and Transit Connect. Or, as Chris Berridge says, "Everything from insulated car boots to a double-deck trailer that just scrapes under a motorway bridge."
Established in 1991, Paneltex started out developing innovative portable cold-store solutions to plug gaps in the cold chain. Since then, they've grown into leaders in the custom-building business, supplying refrigerated vehicles to household supermarket brands. Chris reveals the technology that goes into their refrigerated conversions and explains how they've responded to customer needs over the last year by doubling output.
Paneltex Somers offers a wide range of multi-temperature, frozen and refrigerated van conversions for Transit, Transit Custom and Transit Connect. Options include SuperFreeze fold-back side-load doors and a two-part, moveable and removeable Flexi-Temp bulkhead. When installed in conjunction with a suitable refrigeration unit, the system provides a dual-compartment Transit van, with a temperature differential of 50°C between compartments, be it frozen, chilled, ambient or heated.
Unit 8, Holme Industrial Estate
Skiff Lane
Holme on Spalding Moor
York
YO43 4BB
The Cold Consortium have been converting vans into refrigerated chillers, fridges and freezers since 1994. We have developed the best products available for the light commercial vehicle temperature controlled market, and are committed to developing our product range to keep up with the changing market requirements. All conversions are finished in environmentally-friendly epoxy resin and food-safe sealants, and we are the only manufacturer to use Ultra-Fresh Antimicrobial Protection as standard.
CoolKit’s award-winning fridge van conversions lead the way in the temperature controlled transport industry. Using 3D CAD software designs, state-of-the-art CNC machinery fabrication and superior quality control systems, every CoolKit conversion is designed and built to match your individual requirements. The converter makes use of light, strong and durable GRP sheet with woven roving reinforcement as our regular surface, avoiding the use of weighty timber elements in the wall construction, whilst not compromising on strength and durability. Load bearing floor panels benefit from additional reinforcements and a choice of finishes to suit your particular operation.
Richardshaw Business Centre,
Grangefield Ind Est,
Richardshaw Road,
Leeds
LS28 6RW
GRP Leeds are at the forefront of specialist temperature-controlled Panel Van conversions. We deal with Ford Dealerships UK-wide and offer applications including, pharmaceutical, seafood, live animal carriers, fine artworks, etc. The QVM award status ensures strict standards in the production process, along with stringent stage checks and quality control. In addition, we follow Ford’s Body and Equipment Mounting manual and offer a warranty for the conversion that matches, and indeed exceeds Ford’s own warranty terms.
CoolVan manufacture, sell and lease refrigerated vehicles for the food distribution and temperature controlled transport sectors.Because all our vehicles are hand-built from scratch, we are happy to accommodate a wide range of special customer requirements and we are also able undertake bespoke conversions for specialist applications.
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