The HDi 90 manual L1 850 Enterprise vans are being allocated to staff involved in flood defence and maintenance work, as well as to EA specialists carrying out environmental management monitoring. The agency will operate its Berlingo vans for a minimum of five years, with the maintenance out-sourced to Hitachi Capital.
To meet individual user requirements, the EA has worked with racking specialist Bri-Stor to develop a number of internal racking layouts and equipment specifications. Bri-Stor is fitting the Berlingos with its latest high tensile steel racking, white polycarbonate load area lining and roof light bars, while the users get a choice of options, including hand wash units, tow bars, ladder racks, inverters and roof vents.
Graham Patrickson, EA fleet operations manager, said: ‘This latest purchase of Berlingo vans is part of the EA’s continuing drive to reduce the carbon footprint of its LCV fleet, while reducing costs and raising operational efficiency. Not only meeting, but exceeding our green targets is at the forefront in all our vehicle selection processes – and the Berlingo Enterprise has all the green credentials required by the EA.’
