London-based utilities contractor Falco is on track for major savings on annual repairs for its Ford Transit van fleet after installing a range of TVL Security products.
Repair and replacements due to criminal attacks on its vehicles typically cost the company approximately £80,000 per year. But since installing TVL Security’s crime prevention systems on 100 vans in H2 2022, it’s recorded just two attempted break-ins, both of which were unsuccessful.
Jason Shreeve, fleet & facilities manager at Falco, said: “TVL is our go-to supplier for all our vehicle security needs and we have a very close relationship with its team.
“The results we’ve seen from our most recent additions are remarkable. It goes to show not just the value of having a visual deterrent in place, but how effective TVL Security’s products are in the real world – we’ve no doubt that if our vans were attacked again they would be more than up to the task of protecting our fleet.”
Falco is using an array of TVL’s products, including the external ArmourShell, which features a unique-angled design to deflect direct blows, and the RepLock, a high-security cylinder that prevents thieves from picking the driver’s door to gain access.
It’s also installed the HookLock, which introduces an independent secondary mortise lock, loom guards and deadlocks on the front doors of the vans. Other solutions fitted by Falco include a code-operated OBD Port Protector and ProtektaPlate latch protection on both the side and rear doors as well as a Gemini Euro 6 Thatcham CAT 1 (CAT 2-1) alarm system and an additional PIR sensor in the rear of the vehicles.
Falco’s new Ford vans were shipped directly from the manufacturer to ProtectAVan for fit out and a further nine similarly equipped vans are due to be delivered shortly.
“With thieves resorting to more aggressive entry methods, it is crucial that fleets go above and beyond when protecting their mobile assets,” said Laura Moran, managing director, TVL Group. “We’re delighted that Falco sees the meticulous attention to detail we put into designing our products and that they have proved so effective for them.”
