Etrux has been named as an official Ford Pro Convertor as it readies for the launch of its Ford E-Transit Welfare at the 2024 CV Show.
The Antrim- and Birmingham-based company specialises in the design and conversion of lightweight commercial vehicles as well as assisting fleet managers in the journey from diesel to electric fleet via its EVolve programme.
Its new Ford Pro Convertor status assures customers in both the UK and Irish markets that its vehicles are converted to the highest standards. Etrux is also only one of two companies on the island of Ireland to hold this accolade.
Ford’s Pro Convertor Programme recognises the best convertors across Europe specialising in multiple and diverse conversions to suit all customer requirements.
Etrux was rigorously assessed on processes, stock control and design to join the scheme – and achieved a rate of 95.6%, far exceeding the pass mark of 85%.
Gerard Galvin, Etrux managing director, said: “Our team works extremely hard to deliver the very best quality vehicle solutions for our customers – and that has now been proven.
“We are committed to providing excellence and continual improvement is something we pride ourselves on at Etrux. Completing programmes such as the Ford Pro Convertor status is extremely valuable and beneficial as it ensures that we can continue to provide this for our customers going forward.”
Paul O’Sullivan at Ford added: “At Ford, we have built our reputation on delivering vehicles of the highest quality standards and in order to continue doing this in the years to come, we continue to collaborate with the very best industry partners. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards across all our vehicles, with safety and comfort at the forefront.”
In a double whammy for Etrux, the company will launch its new Ford E-Transit Welfare vehicle during the Commercial Vehicle Show on 23-25 April 2024.
It’s the company’s latest addition to its converted electric van range, ideal for construction, engineering, utility, film and mobile medical organisations.
“We are all acutely aware of the lower running costs, reduced noise pollution, enhanced driving experience and the positive impact on the environment that moving to electric vehicles will offer. We are confident that our new Ford E-Transit vehicle range will offer companies a reliable solution to meet their needs and requirements,” added Gerard Galvin.
Etrux will also spotlight its development of a new temperature-controlled E-Transit Trizone vehicle, which will service supermarkets and other perishable goods delivery services.
Etrux will also showcase its charging infrastructure work with Weev plus its EVolve programme, which offers a 360-degree solution for public authorities, vehicle operators and fleet managers to transition their commercial fleets from diesel to electric vehicles.
“There are a host of benefits to switching to electric vehicles and through EVolve, we want to demonstrate to fleet owners and transport managers across various sectors, that the transition can be achieved with minimal stress and disruption to daily operations,” Galvin explained.
“Our expert team will work alongside our customers to guide them through the entire process from conducting the initial feasibility study to the supply of the right product and finally, managing vehicle disposal at the end-of-life stage.”
