Sign Language initially supplied livery for 15 new Renault Master vans that have joined the Autoglass Specials division, which caters to the needs of the coach, bus and train industry.
A further 55 livery kits were supplied for new vehicles that joined the Autoglass fleet in the final weeks of 2013. Additionally, Sign Language anticipates supplying around 750 kits for new vehicles expected to be introduced to the fleet in 2014.
The Autoglass fleet numbers some 1,700 vans and is 90% Ford comprising Transit 260 and 280 models, Transit Custom 290 and 290 Hi-roof, Fiesta vans with the new short wheel base Transit Custom 270 to be added in January 2014 as a replacement for Transit Connect 230 models. Additionally, due to the requirement for some specialist vehicles, a few Mercedes-Benz and Vauxhall vans are also on the fleet as well as the Renault models.
Commenting on the decision to switch to Sign Language after 20 years with another supplier, Autoglass fleet manager Ged Raymond said: ‘We were approached by Sign Language and we gave them a small job on our Specials fleet. They produced on time and their standard of work was excellent exceeding our expectations.
‘2014 is a big year for the Autoglass fleet as we are adding 100 new vehicles and have an extensive vehicle replacement programme. We therefore went out to tender and Sign Language won.
‘After 20 years with one supplier and using the same source for material it is a big switch for the company. However, we believe Sign Language will do a first class job and we look forward to a long business relationship with them.’
Tobin Jenkins, managing director of Oxfordshire-based Sign Language, added: ‘Winning the Autoglass contract is a tremendous coup for Sign Language.
‘Sign Language is a small company compared with the previous supplier to Autoglass, but we have shown that we can deliver in terms of service, product quality and price. It is a victory for David over Goliath in terms of the vehicle livery supply market.’
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